AD 2016-08-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-08-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3990
FR Citation
81 FR 26680

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-214 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors on cables connected to certain Passenger Service Units (PSUs), which could cause the passenger oxygen container to malfunction if the connector becomes disengaged during flight due to vibration.

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Required Actions

Identify affected PSUs and perform a detailed inspection to determine if the jiffy joint connector works properly. Depending on findings, rework or replace the jiffy joint connectors.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes, with specific serial numbers listed in the AD.

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