FAA Orders Airbus Pilots to Swap Out Faulty Oxygen Cylinders Now
Published Date: 6/10/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating rules for Airbus A350 airplanes to keep pilots safe by replacing old oxygen cylinder parts with improved ones. If you fly or maintain these planes, you need to swap out the old parts and stop using the faulty ones ASAP. This update builds on previous checks and could save lives without breaking the bank or causing big delays.
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Redesigned cylinders address unsafe condition
The supplier introduced a redesigned crew oxygen cylinder assembly that the FAA says will ensure correct function. The FAA issued the AD to address the unsafe condition on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes.
A350 operators must replace oxygen cylinders
If you operate or maintain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 or A350-1041 airplanes, the FAA now requires you to replace all affected crew oxygen cylinder assemblies with the redesigned parts and continue the inspections required by AD 2020-03-14. The rule also prohibits installing the affected (old) parts going forward.
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