AD 2020-23-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-23-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1019
FR Citation
85 FR 73401

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

wear was found on the drive strut anti-rotation knuckles and LBA bushes on a certain flap station, which could result in detachment of the outer flap during flight and possible damage to or reduced control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections for wear or corrosion damage of the drive strut anti-rotation knuckles and LBA bushes, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0126, including repair; applying a witness mark to the LBA to monitor possible movement; applying grease; replacing the drive strut and LBA; or turning and reinstalling the drive strut.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes.

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