airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2022-12-22 · Effective 2023-01-06 · 87 FR 78535
Document
Document number
2022-27684
Federal Register citation
87 FR 78535
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2022-12-22
Effective date
2023-01-06
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-1567
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that Heavy Expanded Copper Foil (HECF) patches may not have been installed at all required locations of the upper and lower wing covers. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection of the affected areas and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.