21 Jul 2025

✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Requires Critical Inspections

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of deep spot faces on rib 9 at the lower flange bolting with the lower spar. This AD requires a special detailed inspection for discrepancies of certain pylon bolts, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration

Business Impact ?

$$ - Med

The regulatory text outlines a final airworthiness directive (AD) requiring specific inspections and corrective actions for certain Airbus A350 airplanes. This mandates compliance from operators, with notable cost implications for inspections and maintenance ranging around $11,560. Compliance impacts operational costs for affected businesses in the aviation industry.

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