Oxygen – Courier Area Oxygen Distribution System Flexible Hoses – Inspection / Replacement
Superseded. Comply with 2021-0173, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators must perform detailed inspections and functional tests of the courier area oxygen system flexible hoses within 1,600 flight hours after 18 September 2019 and repeat these inspections every 1,600 flight hours thereafter. Any hose found leaking or damaged must be replaced with a serviceable part before the next flight. Installation of affected parts is only allowed if the part is new or has passed the required inspection and testing.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0215 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 freighter aircraft converted from passenger versions using EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10063798 and 10063795. The directive addresses the inspection and replacement of flexible hoses in the courier area oxygen distribution system to prevent oxygen leakage. It applies to specific part numbers of flexible hoses installed in the courier area oxygen system on these converted A330 freighter aircraft.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0215 introduces mandatory repetitive detailed inspections and functional testing of the courier area oxygen system flexible hoses on affected Airbus A330 freighter aircraft. It requires replacement of any damaged or leaking hoses before further flight and restricts installation to only serviceable parts. This is a new directive addressing a previously unregulated safety concern.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A330 freighter aircraft converted from passenger models by preventing oxygen leakage in the courier area. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid potential injury to occupants due to oxygen system failures during flight. Compliance helps maintain regulatory approval and operational safety standards.
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