AD 2020-21-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
cracked flexible hoses of the oxygen crew and courier distribution system (OCCDS) on Model A330 freighter airplanes, which could lead to oxygen leakage in the flexible hose of the OCCDS, in combination with in-flight depressurization, smoke in the flight deck, or a smoke evacuation procedure, could result in crew injury and reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0092, which includes repetitive detailed inspections, including functional testing, of the OCCDS, replacement of affected part(s) if necessary, and modification of the airplane by replacing all remaining affected parts with improved serviceable parts.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0092, dated April 24, 2020.
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