AD 2020-26-21

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-26-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0681
FR Citation
85 FR 86459

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

gaps found on self-aligning nuts for eight fasteners were out of tolerance, which could reduce the fatigue and damage tolerance properties of the affected area, and possibly affect the structural integrity of the rear cone of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

a rotating probe test of all fastener holes located in the affected area for any discrepancies, an eddy current inspection of the surrounding flange for any discrepancies, a detailed inspection of certain frames for any discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, manufacturer serial number 0307 and subsequent.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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