Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-19687 · Oxygen
Airbus SAS Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2020-21-18. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked flexible hoses of the oxygen crew and courier distribution system (OCCDS) on A330 freighter airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections, including functional testing, of the OCCDS and replacement of affected part(s) if necessary, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0027, dated February 4, 2019 (“EASA AD 2019-0027”).
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where EASA AD 2019-0027 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2019-0027 does not apply to this AD.
