Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-13528 · Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes; certificated in any category; on which Airbus Modification 30821 has not been accomplished.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD); applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes; that requires replacing the lower guide rod fittings at the rear passenger doors with improved fittings. This action is necessary to prevent failure of a lower guide rod fitting, which could cause a rear passenger door to jam during opening, delaying an emergency evacuation and resulting in injury to passengers or crew members. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.