Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21281 · Exhaust
Airbus SAS Airplanes
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that the latches for the forward and aft pressure relief doors could be opened during exposure to fire, leading to a breach in the engine core firewall. This AD requires modification and re-identification of the affected thrust reversers (TRs) and latch access doors (LADs), 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.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0060, dated March 16, 2020 (“EASA AD 2020-0060”).
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0060 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (1.3) of EASA AD 2020-0060 requires marking the service bulletin reference on the identification plate of the affected thrust reverser (TR) or latch access door (LAD), this AD allows marking on or within an inch of the identification plate or decal. For this AD, any method of permanent marking, including stamping or ink marking, is acceptable.
(3) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2020-0060 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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