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SIB 2017-16R1 : Maintenance of Emergency Evacuation Systems

Number 2017-16R1
Issued by Europe  Europe
Issue date 2024-12-17
Effective date
EASA approval number
Contributor EASA Large Aeroplanes Department
ATA Chapter
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • AIRBUS S.A.S.
    • A330
      • A330-201
      • A330-202
      • A330-203
      • A330-223
      • A330-223F
      • A330-243
      • A330-243F
      • A330-301
      • A330-302
      • A330-303
      • A330-321
      • A330-322
      • A330-323
      • A330-341
      • A330-342
      • A330-343
      • A330-743L (BelugaXL)
      • A330-841
      • A330-941
    • A340
      • A340-211
      • A340-212
      • A340-213
      • A340-311
      • A340-312
      • A340-313
      • A340-541
      • A340-542
      • A340-642
      • A340-643
  • APPLIANCES
    • ATA 25 EQUIPMENT / FURNISHINGS
      • Escape Slides / Life Rafts / Flotation Devices
  • Safety Information Bulletin
    • Airworthiness
      • Fixed Wings
Revision This SIB revises EASA SIB 2017-16 dated 09 October 2017.
Correction Not applicable
Supersedure None
Publication(s) and related information UTAS/Goodrich Service Newsletter (SNL) 25-248, dated 18 September 2015, Aspirator Damage and Pack Compression Considerations for Part Number (P/N) 7A1509 Series Escape Slides. UTAS/Goodrich Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and Packing Instructions (PI), applicable to Airbus A330/A340 Emergency Evacuation Systems. UTAS/Goodrich SNL 25-259, dated 20 April 2017, Third-Party and UTAS MRO Information and UTAS Contact Information for Requests. Airbus A330/A340 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Section 25-62, Installation and Test Procedures and Reporting of deployments. Airbus Operator Information Telex (OIT) 999.0066/15 Revision 02, dated 27 September 2021. Airbus World In-Service Experience (WISE) In Service Information (ISI) article ref. 25.60.00001, First Issue dated 16 February 1989, Escape Slide/Raft Operational Test and Reporting of Deployments. Airbus WISE ISI article ref. 25.62.00011, dated 23 August 2024, Escape Slide / Slide Raft - good practices.
Remarks Comments regarding this safety information should be referred to the Safety Information Section, Certification Directorate, EASA;
E-mail: ADs [at] easa.europa [dot] eu