✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Aircraft by FAA
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-25- 09, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, A321, A330- 200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, A330-900, A340-200, A340- 300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2023-25-09 required replacing SafeLav gaseous oxygen containers (SLGOCs) affected by a production deficiency and prohibiting the installation of affected SLGOCs. Since the FAA issued AD 2023-05-09, a new airplane model has been certified, on which affected parts could be installed in service. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2023-25-09 and adds airplanes to the applicability. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation, a final airworthiness directive (AD) from the FAA, mandates compliance actions for Airbus SAS aircraft to address safety concerns regarding oxygen supply systems. Businesses operating these aircraft must adhere to new compliance costs and potential operational disruptions, impacting financial planning.