Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21023 · Fuselage
Airbus SAS Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2022-03-22. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0206, dated August 20, 2019 (“EASA AD 2019-0206”).
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 sealant bead damage caused by rotation of the attachment fitting bearing assembly of a trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS). This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections, and applicable corrective action(s) if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. In addition, as specified in the EASA AD, this AD provides an optional modification that would terminate the inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2019-0206.
For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD:
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0206 refers to February 21, 2018, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2019-0206 does not apply to this AD.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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