Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-22857 · Oxygen
Safran Aerosystems (Formerly AVOX Systems Inc.; Scott Aviation) Oxygen Cylinder and Valve Assemblies, and Oxygen Valve Assemblies
This AD applies to Safran Aerosystems (formerly AVOX Systems Inc.; Scott Aviation) oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies having part number (P/N) 89794050, 89794077, 89794015, 891511-14, 806835-01, 807982-01, 808433-01, or 891311-14; and oxygen valve assemblies (body and gage assemblies) having P/N 807206-01. These assemblies might be installed on, but not limited to, the aircraft identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (12) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus SAS Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes.
(2) Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
(3) Airbus SAS Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.
(4) Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(5) Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, and -151N airplanes.
(6) Airbus SAS Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes.
(7) Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes.
(8) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, and -941 airplanes.
(9) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes.
(10) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes.
(11) ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes.
(12) The Boeing Company Model 747-8 series airplanes.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Safran Aerosystems oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, and oxygen valve assemblies, installed on but not limited to various transport airplanes. As published, the AD number of the AD being removed in the amendatory language of AD 2024-19-15 is incorrect, and the manufacturer name in the applicability and material required to be followed for identification of affected serial numbers in one location contains a typographical error. This document corrects those errors. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2023-13-11, with no changes. For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is an intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2023-13-11, with updated language. Within 60 days after September 5, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-13-11), inspect the oxygen valve assemblies, and oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, to determine if the serial numbers of the valve, cylinder, and entire assembly, are listed in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, “Affected Shipments,” of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial numbers can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-01, Revision 03, dated June 7, 2021.
(2) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-02, Revision 03, dated March 11, 2022.
(3) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-03, Revision 03, dated June 18, 2021.
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2023-13-11, with updated language. If, during any inspection or records review required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any oxygen valve assembly, valve or cylinder of an oxygen cylinder and valve assembly, or oxygen cylinder and valve assembly having an affected serial number is found: Before further flight, do a detailed inspection for correct spacing of the gap between the bottom of the packing retainer and top of the valve body, in accordance with paragraph 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) If the gap is found to be acceptable, as defined in the applicable material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD, before further flight, do the parts marking actions in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(2) If the gap is found to be unacceptable, as defined in the material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD, before further flight, remove the affected assembly, in accordance with paragraphs 3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD; and replace with a serviceable assembly.
This paragraph restates the requirement to return parts, as specified in paragraph (j)(2) of AD 2023-13-11, with updated language. If, during the inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD, any gap is found to be unacceptable, within the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, return the assembly to the manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD, except you are not required to contact AVOX Systems Inc. for shipping instructions.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after September 5, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-13-11): Return the assembly within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before September 5, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-13-11): Return the assembly within 30 days after September 5, 2023.
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (k) of AD 2023-13-11, with updated language. As of September 5, 2023 (the effective date of AD 2023-13-11), no AVOX Systems Inc. oxygen valve assembly, or valve or cylinder that is part of an oxygen cylinder and valve assembly, or oxygen cylinder and valve assembly having an affected serial number identified in Appendix 1, “Affected Shipments,” or Appendix 2, “Affected Shipments,” of any AVOX Systems Inc. material identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD may be installed on any airplane unless the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD have been accomplished on that affected assembly.
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the oxygen valve assemblies, and oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, to determine if the serial numbers of the valve, cylinder, and entire assembly, are listed in Appendix 3, “Affected Shipments,” of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial numbers can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) Safran Aerosystems Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-01, Revision 04, dated November 9, 2023, except as specified in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) and (ii).
(i) In rows 2 through 492 of table tab “89794077” in Appendix 3 of Safran Aerosystems Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-01, Revision 04, dated November 9, 2023, the list of numbers in the “Valve Serial #” and “Cylinder Serial #” columns have been transposed with each other and the list of numbers in the “Valve Part #” and “Cylinder Part #” columns have also been transposed with each other.
(ii) In rows 2 through 65 of table tab 891511-14 in Appendix 3 of Safran Aerosystems Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-01, Revision 04, dated November 9, 2023, the list of numbers in the “Valve Serial #” and “Cylinder Serial #” columns have been transposed with each other, and the list of numbers in the “Valve Part #” and “Cylinder Part #” columns have been transposed with each other.
(2) Safran Aerosystems Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-02, Revision 06, dated August 30, 2023.
(3) Safran Aerosystems Inc. Alert Service Bulletin 10015804-35-03, Revision 05, dated September 29, 2023.
If, during any inspection or records review required by paragraph (l) of this AD, any oxygen valve assembly, valve or cylinder of an oxygen cylinder and valve assembly, or oxygen cylinder and valve assembly having an affected serial number is found: Before further flight, do a detailed inspection for correct spacing of the gap between the bottom of the packing retainer and top of the valve body, in accordance with paragraph 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(1) If the gap is found to be acceptable, as defined in the applicable material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD, before further flight, do the parts marking actions in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD.
(2) If the gap is found to be unacceptable, as defined in the material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD, before further flight, remove the affected assembly, in accordance with paragraphs 3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD; and replace with a serviceable assembly.
If, during the inspection required by paragraph (m) of this AD, any gap is found to be unacceptable, within the applicable time specified in paragraph (n)(1) or (2) of this AD, return the assembly to the manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD, except you are not required to contact Safran Aerosystems for shipping instructions.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Return the assembly within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Return the assembly within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
As of the effective date of this AD, no AVOX Systems Inc. or Safran Aerosystems oxygen valve assembly, or valve or cylinder that is part of an oxygen cylinder and valve assembly, or oxygen cylinder and valve assembly having an affected serial number identified in Appendix 3, “Affected Shipments,” of any Safran Aerosystems Inc. material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD may be installed on any airplane unless the requirements of paragraph (m) of this AD have been accomplished on that affected assembly.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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