Equipment / Furnishings — Doghouse Placard — Replacement
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2022-0179
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What to do
Operators must remove existing placards and install new ones with improved instructions on affected doghouse parts within specified deadlines: batch one within 12 months after 18 June 2021, batch two within 6 months after 9 September 2022, and batch three within 12 months after 15 October 2025. Installation of affected doghouse parts is prohibited unless modified per the directive. Compliance with Airbus Service Bulletins and Vendor Service Bulletins is required.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0216 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement of doghouse placards in the passenger cabin to provide clearer door lock handling instructions. This directive applies to specific batches of doghouses installed on these aircraft models.
What changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2022-0179 and expands the list of affected doghouse parts to include a third batch requiring placard replacement. It retains previous requirements for batches one and two while introducing new compliance deadlines for batch three. The updated placards provide improved handling instructions to prevent latch failures.
Why it matters
The directive addresses a safety concern where unclear placard instructions could lead to incorrect doghouse door lock operation, potentially blocking access to emergency equipment. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and safety by preventing door latch failures that could endanger passengers and crew. Operators and maintenance teams must update placards to meet regulatory requirements and avoid operational restrictions.
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