AD 2022-03-22

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2022-03-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-1006
FR Citation
87 FR 9429

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

possible water ingress due to sealant bead damage, which could result in corrosion damage in the aluminum corner fitting, leading to detachment and loss of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane and injury to persons on the ground.

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Required Actions

a one-time detailed inspection of the modification of the lower and upper corner fittings and bearing assembly attachment interface at frame (FR) 102, left-hand and right-hand sides, for discrepancies (including missing sealant bead, cracks in the sealant bead, and corrosion on the affected bearing zone) and corrective actions (including, but not limited to, a check for grease, a check for cracks in the sealant bead, applying sealant, torqueing the bearing nut, inspecting for corrosion on the affected bearing zone, applying corrosion preventative compound and actions to address missing grease and corrosion).

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0141, dated June 15, 2021.

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