EASA AD CF-2022-23
Equipment / Furnishings — Removal of Inflation Valve Safety Pin from Passenger and Service Door Escape Slides
Summary
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-23 is an emergency directive addressing the removal of the inflation valve safety pin from passenger and service door escape slides on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and aims to ensure proper deployment of escape slides during emergency evacuations. The directive mandates inspection and removal of the safety pin from the nitrogen bottles of forward and aft passenger and service door escape slides.
What Changed
CF-2022-23 introduces a new mandatory requirement to inspect and remove the inflation valve safety pin from the nitrogen bottles of escape slides on affected Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. It requires compliance within 100 flight hours or 30 days from the effective date and references specific service bulletins and maintenance publications for the corrective actions. This directive is issued to address an identified unsafe condition that could prevent escape slide deployment.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because failure to remove the inflation valve safety pin can prevent escape slides from deploying during emergencies, potentially compromising passenger safety. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and corrective actions to maintain airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Adhering to this directive helps mitigate risks associated with emergency evacuations on affected aircraft.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft within the specified serial numbers must inspect the forward and aft passenger and service door escape slides for the inflation valve safety pin and remove it if found. These actions must be completed within 100 flight hours or 30 days from April 25, 2022, whichever occurs first. Compliance can be demonstrated by following the specified service bulletin or approved maintenance publications as outlined in the directive.
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