airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-12-29 · Effective 2023-02-02 · 87 FR 80026
Document
Document number
2022-28271
Federal Register citation
87 FR 80026
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2022-12-29
Effective date
2023-02-02
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-1248
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD is prompted by a report that during flight and fatigue testing it was detected that some fasteners installed in the center wing box (CWB) rotated inside their fastener holes. This AD requires replacing affected fasteners and applying additional head nut cap protection at the front and rear spars in the CWB, 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.