# Proposed AD 2000-NM-421-AD: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-15-16
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 26, 2001, 66 FR 20952
- Comments due: May 29, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-16)
- Docket: 2000-NM-421-AD
- FR document: 01-10343
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/26/d1/26d180c5b9681cea851b2ce2c68eaf2ef689af8594e8e2881ab48b359b71b000 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-04-26/pdf/01-10343.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/26/01-10343/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-421-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require performing a general visual inspection of the outer handle flap mechanisms of the passenger doors for the presence of corrosion inhibitor and for correct operation; cleaning, if necessary; and greasing. This action is necessary to prevent blockage of the outer handle flap in an intermediate pushed-in position, which may prevent a passenger door from opening from the inside of the airplane, thereby delaying an emergency evacuation. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 26, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-10343, comments due May 29, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/26/01-10343/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)

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