EASA AD 2025-0297R1 — AEROSPACE & DEFENSE OXYGEN SYSTEMS SaS (Part of SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS): Portable Breathing Equipment — Removal From Service
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0297R1 is issued for Aerospace & Defense Oxygen Systems SaS Portable Breathing Equipment (PBE) Part Numbers 15-40F-11 and 15-40F-80 manufactured between November 2015 and March 2017. This directive mandates the removal from service of affected PBEs due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent oxygen delivery during use. The affected PBEs may be installed on any aircraft either during production or in-service modifications.
What Changed
This revision of EASA AD 2025-0297 corrects a typographical error in the original note and references the updated Safran Aerosystems Service Bulletin 1540F-35-002 Issue 001, which removes duplicated serial numbers from the affected PBE list. It refines the compliance instructions and clarifies the applicability of the removal and replacement requirements.
Why It Matters
This AD addresses a critical safety issue where affected PBEs may fail to deliver oxygen, risking incapacitation of flight and cabin crew during emergencies. Aviation professionals must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and crew safety. Operators and maintenance teams need to track and replace affected PBEs promptly to avoid regulatory non-compliance and potential safety hazards.
What To Do
Operators must replace affected PBEs installed in cockpits and single-PBE cabins within 14 days after 6 January 2026, and other affected PBEs within 3 months after that date. Installation of affected PBEs is prohibited after these deadlines. Additionally, all affected PBEs must be removed from service within 120 months of their manufacturing date. Compliance can be deferred only under specific MMEL and MEL provisions.