FAA Orders Checks on Boeing 787 Kinked Oxygen Tubes
Published Date: 9/17/2025
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Summary
If you own or operate Boeing 787 airplanes, listen up! The FAA found that some oxygen tubes can get kinked in certain parts, which isn’t safe. They’re requiring a one-time check and fixing any problems, plus banning the use of those risky parts. This keeps passengers safe without breaking the bank or causing big delays.
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Boeing 787 operators must inspect tubing
If you own or operate Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, or 787-10 airplanes, the FAA requires a one-time inspection of certain passenger service unit (PSU) oxygen panel assemblies because oxygen supply tubing can become kinked when those assemblies are installed in the forward-most position of a center stow bin. The rule also requires any applicable on-condition corrective actions and bans the installation of the affected parts going forward.
Safer flights through oxygen fix
Air travelers on Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes benefit because the FAA adopted this airworthiness directive to address an unsafe condition where oxygen supply tubing can become kinked in certain PSU oxygen panel assemblies. The AD requires inspection, fixes when needed, and prohibits installing the affected parts to reduce the safety risk.
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