AD 2023-22-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2023-22-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-2142
FR Citation
88 FR 75477

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Migration of longitudinal sealing tape in the forward and aft cargo compartments, and additional parts in the bulk cargo compartment area at frame 82, which can affect the tightness of the cargo compartment floor panels and potentially impact the fire extinguishing system efficiency.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed inspections of cargo sealing tapes in longitudinal and transversal directions, measure maximum migration of partially migrated tape, inspect for incorrect seating or sealant of repaired tape, and repair discrepancies including tape migration over 11 millimeters, complete migration, incorrect seating/condition, and sealant issues.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in EASA AD 2023-0176, with deferral options available under the Airbus A350 Master Minimum Equipment List.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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