AD 2023-03-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overhead storage compartment (OHSC) crash rods that were disconnected, which could affect the structural integrity of the OHSC under emergency landing loads, leading to OHSC detachment, resulting in injury to occupants and blocking an escape path during an emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Conduct a one-time detailed inspection of the OHSC crash rods. Depending on findings, take corrective actions as specified in EASA AD 2022-0186, which may include installation or locking of the quick connections on the OHSC crash rods.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the referenced EASA AD 2022-0186.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in any category, having manufacturer serial numbers identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P074, dated July 29, 2022.
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