AD 2016-16-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Premature aging of certain passenger chemical oxygen generators, Part Number 117042-XX, manufactured by B/E Aerospace, resulted in the generators failing to activate. This could lead to failure of the generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury to airplane occupants.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed. Replace affected passenger chemical oxygen generators. Remove from service all P/N 117042-XX chemical oxygen generators manufactured by B/E Aerospace before exceeding 10 years since date of manufacture.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days of the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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