Equipment / Furnishings – Fuselage / Belly Fairing Mounted Emergency Evacuation Escape Slides – Replacement
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0115, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft must replace affected fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency slides within specified compliance times based on slide storage days and aircraft serial number groupings. No affected part may be installed unless it is serviceable. For aircraft with modified cabin layouts, operators must contact Airbus for approved instructions before the next flight after the effective date. Replacement must follow Airbus AOT A25R025-22 instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0218 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides manufactured by Collins with specific part numbers. The directive aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by mitigating risks associated with slide seam degradation.
What changed
This directive introduces mandatory replacement requirements for affected emergency evacuation escape slides on Airbus A380 aircraft based on accumulated parking and storage exposure. It prohibits the installation of non-serviceable affected parts and requires operators to follow Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25R025-22 for replacement procedures. The directive also provides detailed compliance timelines depending on the aircraft serial number groups and slide storage duration.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk where slide seams may degrade due to environmental exposure during parking and storage, potentially compromising emergency evacuation. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to avoid operating aircraft with defective slides, which could lead to injury during emergencies. Compliance ensures regulatory adherence and maintains passenger safety standards.
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