AD 2018-17-24
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate corrosion protection in certain areas of the horizontal stabilizer and the rear fuselage cone structure, which could reduce the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer and the rear fuselage cone structure.
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Required Actions
Apply sealant and protective treatment on the affected areas of the horizontal stabilizer and the rear fuselage cone structure, and for certain airplanes, modify the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) torsion box and re-identify the elevator.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, with fuselage at S19 and HTP modification 106695 and 107824.
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