Equipment / Furnishings – Baby Bassinet Inserts – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2019-0115, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes must perform a tightness check of each baby bassinet insert within 30 days of the effective date and repeat these checks every 8 days thereafter. If any insert is found loose, corrective action must be taken before the next flight according to Airbus AOT A25P011-17 Revision 01. Compliance with these inspections and corrective actions is mandatory until further AD action is issued.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0271 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses the issue of baby bassinet inserts installed on stowages and partitions that were found loose due to missing application of a self-securing fixation device. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to ensure the tightness of these inserts to prevent potential detachment and injury.
What changed
This directive introduces mandatory repetitive tightness checks of baby bassinet inserts on Airbus A350-941 aircraft and requires corrective actions if any looseness is detected. It serves as an interim safety measure pending further AD actions and does not provide a terminating action for the inspections upon corrective measures.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to maintain the safety and airworthiness of affected Airbus A350 aircraft. Operators and maintenance teams must ensure compliance to prevent the risk of baby bassinet detachment, which could cause injury to infants or other occupants. It emphasizes the importance of following Airbus Alert Operators Transmission instructions for inspections and repairs.
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