Maintenance of Emergency Evacuation Systems
- Published
- Replaces
- 2017-16
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What to do
Aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance organizations should ensure all maintenance on evacuation systems is performed by authorized and trained personnel using the latest manuals and approved tools. They must follow correct overhaul and packing procedures for the 7A1509 series escape slides and report any failures or incidents to Airbus and EASA. There are no mandatory compliance deadlines as this bulletin provides information and recommendations only.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-16R1 is a revision addressing the maintenance of emergency evacuation systems specifically for Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft. It highlights issues with damaged aspirators in Goodrich (UTAS) escape slides, part number 7A1509 series, caused by improper folding procedures. The bulletin provides updated references and maintenance recommendations to ensure proper slide performance during emergency evacuations.
What changed
This revision updates the original EASA SIB 2017-16 by incorporating the latest Airbus documentation and reinforcing the importance of following correct maintenance and packing procedures for the affected escape slides. It emphasizes the use of current Component Maintenance Manuals and Packing Instructions to prevent aspirator damage.
Why it matters
Proper maintenance of emergency evacuation systems is critical for ensuring passenger safety during emergencies. Damage to aspirators can compromise slide deployment, potentially affecting evacuation effectiveness. Operators, maintenance organizations, and continuing airworthiness management must adhere to updated procedures to maintain system reliability and comply with safety standards.
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