AD 2013-20-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-20-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0465
FR Citation
78 FR 64162

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Oxygen generators installed on a certain batch of Type 1 (22 minute) passenger emergency oxygen container assemblies may become detached by extreme pulling of the mask tube at the end of oxygen supply, causing a high temperature oxygen generator and mask to fall down.

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Required Actions

Modify each Type 1 (22 minute) passenger emergency oxygen container assembly by adding a reinforcement plate at the rear outside of the container and adding two washers to the rivets at the inside of the container.

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Compliance Time

Within 5,000 flight cycles, 7,500 flight hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, with specific part numbers and serial numbers listed in the AD.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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