Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08289
FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 Oxygen System Compliance
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
2026-08289
This opportunity concerns a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for certain Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes modified by a specific supplemental type certificate (STC). - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Aircraft Certification Service, Compliance & Airworthiness Division - OEM Highlight: - Airbus SAS is the primary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) affected - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) for 11 U.S.-registered Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft modified by FAA STC ST04038NY (EASA STC S10063798) - Update limits ETOPS-180 operations to three flightcrew members - Corrects minimum oxygen dispatch pressure information - No physical products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory compliance action - Unique Requirements: - Specifically targets aircraft with a single flightcrew oxygen cylinder modified by the referenced STC - Addresses operational limitations and documentation updates to ensure sufficient oxygen supply for extended operations - Compliance with EASA AD 20250047 is required - Affects 11 U.S.-registered airplanes - No part numbers or purchase quantities for physical goods are listed
Description
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes modified by a specific supplemental type certificate (STC). The AD addresses an unsafe condition where the flightcrew oxygen system supplied by a single oxygen cylinder is insufficient for extended operations (ETOPS) with four flightcrew members. The proposed AD requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFM-S) to limit ETOPS-180 operations to three flightcrew members and correct minimum oxygen dispatch pressure information. Comments on the proposal are due by June 15, 2026.