# Proposed AD 2001-NM-120-AD: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-01-03
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 4, 2003, 68 FR 62405
- Comments due: December 4, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-03)
- Docket: 2001-NM-120-AD
- FR document: 03-27670
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/13/6a/136ad6bb718a3cd23f4117183b4eb38cbc2e904545f9589d48ff72e0fab9d358 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-04/pdf/03-27670.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/04/03-27670/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B57A6B669984B47A86256DD4004FB047.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-120-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, that currently requires an inspection to detect moisture and migrated bushings of the guide fittings of the safety locking pins of the passenger doors, removal of any moisture, application of grease, and reinstallation of any migrated bushing. That AD also requires installation of a greasing nipple on the guide fitting of the locking pin and on three telescopic rods on the passenger doors. This action would add a requirement for modification of the upper guide fitting of the locking pin, and would expand the applicability in the existing AD. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent jamming of the locking pin of the passenger door, which could result in inability to open the passenger door and delay of evacuation in an emergency, resulting in possible injury to passengers or crew. This action is intended to addressthe identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 4, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-27670, comments due Dec 4, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/04/03-27670/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)

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