AD 2009-25-12

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-500 and -600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2009-25-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-1112
FR Citation
74 FR 65406

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-500 and -600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-500 and -600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient clearance between the oxygen container and adjacent panels (PSU, spacers, or filler panels) may prevent oxygen containers from fully opening, leading to non-deployment of oxygen masks.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time general visual inspection of the oxygen containers and adjacent panels installation. Adjust oxygen containers and tighten locking devices as necessary to ensure adequate clearance.

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Compliance Time

Within 150 flight hours from the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series, Model A340-200 and -300 Series, and Model A340-500 and -600 Series airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, if delivered before October 26, 2009, and on which Airbus modification 48809 has been embodied in production.

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