# Proposed AD FAA-2023-1994: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-25-09
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 13, 2023, 88 FR 70913
- Comments due: November 27, 2023
- Became: [AD 2023-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-25-09)
- Docket: FAA-2023-1994 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2023-1994, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00658-T
- FR document: 2023-22487
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c1/15/c115f8c9de3bae883924cf73abab533c7e72b9e9e1c5b74b27f2624e829322dd (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-13/pdf/2023-22487.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/13/2023-22487/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2023-22487-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2023-1994

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A321, A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, A330-900, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, - 252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a production deficiency of some SafeLav gaseous oxygen container (SLGOC) batches was identified during production testing of newly manufactured oxygen containers. This proposed AD would require replacing affected SLGOCs and prohibiting the installation of affected SLGOCs, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 13, 2023: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2023-22487, comments due Nov 27, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/13/2023-22487/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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