AD 2009-15-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Chafing of the electrical harness behind the lavatory at L (level) 53, resulting in short-circuits. This could lead to short circuits of oxygen-related wires, potentially causing up to 32% of passenger oxygen masks to fail in an emergency.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect and reroute the affected electrical harnesses between frames 39.1 and 39.2, and between frames 53.3 and 53.4. Replace certain wiring mounts and brackets. For aircraft already modified, additional work is required, including interchanging fixed brackets and modifying wiring routing.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 24 months from the effective date of August 19, 2009.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes (specifically A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343), and A340-200 and -300 series airplanes (specifically A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313).
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.