airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-08-12 · Effective 2016-09-16 · 81 FR 53255
Document
Document number
2016-18169
Federal Register citation
81 FR 53255
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2016-08-12
Effective date
2016-09-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3989
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain passenger chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators failing to activate. This AD requires an inspection to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed and replacement of affected passenger chemical oxygen generators. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger chemical oxygen generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury to the airplane occupants.