# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2022-12-22 · Effective 2023-01-06 · 87 FR 78535
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-27684
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus SAS
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 87 FR 78535
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/22/2022-27684/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)
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