AD 2021-03-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-03-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0846
FR Citation
86 FR 16038

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

combined corrosion and fatigue damage of the primary structure, possibly resulting in failure of an HTP LLF and damage to adjacent structure, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections for migration of the bushings of the HTP LLFs on the left- and right-hand sides, and terminating repair or modification of any affected bushing, as specified in an EASA AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 years for Model A350-941 airplanes, and at intervals of 5,500 flight cycles, 22,900 flight hours, or 6 years, whichever occurs first, for Model A350-1041 airplanes.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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