AD 2016-16-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Oxygen generators installed on a specific batch of Type 1 (22 min) 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
Inspect and modify the passenger emergency oxygen container assembly to prevent detachment of the oxygen generator and mask. Replace unmodified containers with modified ones.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (September 23, 2016).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, with oxygen containers labeled 'DAe Systems' or 'B/E Aerospace'.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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