AD 2020-18-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-18-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0330
FR Citation
85 FR 59178

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

When the number 2 engine thrust reverser (T/R) was opened, the right-hand T/R hinge nut located at position 4 was found detached; investigation revealed that certain nuts could have been installed with noncompliant locking features, or with locking features that could degrade quicker than anticipated.

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Required Actions

Replacing any existing nut on the T/R hinge with a new nut, installing a new nut and washer if necessary, and applying a torque stripe at each T/R hinge location, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0028.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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