AD 2016-16-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-16-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-8463
FR Citation
81 FR 55362

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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