✈️FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Compliance
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of mechanical noises originating from the nose landing gear (NLG) shock absorber during ground maneuvers. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections (i.e., steering checks) of the NLG shock absorber and applicable on-condition actions and limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. 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) for Airbus SAS Model A350 airplanes requires compliance with inspection and potential corrective actions to ensure safety, impacting operational costs and regulatory compliance for commercial operators of these aircraft.