✈️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Evacuation Slides
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a reported occurrence where the decorative cover to an evacuation slide detached in flight, with the slide pack found resting unsecured on the cabin floor. This AD requires accomplishing a visual inspection of the latch hook and, if necessary, 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 FAA's airworthiness directive (AD) addresses a safety issue affecting Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, requiring compliance with inspections and potential corrective actions. This impacts operators financially due to compliance costs outlined, including labor and parts, thus affecting their operational budgets.