✈️FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Airplanes
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that certain lower torque links of the nose landing gear (NLG) were manufactured without bright shot peening; the omission of bright shot peening could result in reduced fatigue life of the parts. This proposed AD would require replacement of affected parts before exceeding their reduced life limit and limit the installation of affected parts, 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.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) mandates compliance for all Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, affecting operational costs due to required part replacements and maintenance actions. Financially, this could result in significant expenses for U.S. airline operators, as the estimated total cost of compliance is approximately $978,010.