Equipment / Furnishings — Light Cover / Oxygen Container Gap Seal — Modification
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A380 aircraft must modify the gap seals by cutting off 7 mm of their width according to Airbus AOT A25R018-19. This modification must be completed within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months from the effective date of 26 May 2020, whichever occurs first. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by EASA if properly substantiated.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 78554 incorporated in production. The directive addresses an issue with gap seals between light covers and passenger service unit oxygen container lids on the main deck. It mandates a modification to ensure proper functioning of oxygen container lids.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a required modification to affected gap seals by cutting off 7 mm of their width to prevent displacement. The modification is detailed in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25R018-19 and applies to all relevant Airbus A380 aircraft not already modified in production. No previous airworthiness directives are superseded by this AD.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because displaced gap seals can prevent oxygen container lids from opening fully, reducing the availability of functional oxygen masks during depressurization events. Compliance ensures passenger safety and regulatory adherence, impacting operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams responsible for continuing airworthiness.
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