Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) Part Number 119003-11 Installed on Various Transport Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2011-01-05 · Effective 2011-02-09 · 76 FR 435
Document
Document number
2010-32994
Federal Register citation
76 FR 435
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) Part Number 119003-11 Installed on Various Transport
Publication date
2011-01-05
Effective date
2011-02-09
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0797
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires removing affected PBE units. This AD was prompted by reports of potentially defective potassium superoxide canisters used in PBE units, which could result in an exothermic reaction and ignition. We are issuing this AD to prevent PBE units from igniting, which could result in a fire and possible injury to the flightcrew or other persons.