# Proposed AD 2002-NM-18-AD: Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-06-02
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 17, 2003, 68 FR 70213
- Comments due: January 16, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-02)
- Docket: 2002-NM-18-AD
- FR document: 03-31064
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f7/5f/f75f139cfbb658f5a3e60050e2c4abfaecfe6c966b7ec1e1296d47cd6aaa385e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-12-17/pdf/03-31064.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/17/03-31064/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/989CCA308922ADB286256DFF00506BB5.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-18-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 replacing the upper guide rod fittings at the rear passenger doors with improved fittings. This action is necessary to prevent failure of an upper 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.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 17, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-31064, comments due Jan 16, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/17/03-31064/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)

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