AD 2020-24-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
certain central wing box (CWB) fasteners had rotated inside the fastener holes due to insufficient friction for the application, which could lead to cracking of the fastener head sealant cover, followed by fuel vapor leakage inside the cabin, possibly resulting in injury to airplane occupants.
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Required Actions
replace the affected CWB fasteners with fasteners having improved friction efficiency, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0123.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0123, dated May 29, 2020.
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