EASA AD 2019-0065
Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Cone Diagonal Struts — Replacement
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0065 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement of rear fuselage cone diagonal struts with new serviceable parts to ensure structural integrity. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 108588 incorporated during production.
What Changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a requirement to replace the affected rear fuselage cone diagonal struts, identified by part numbers V0008100500000 (upper) and V0008100500200 (lower), with improved serviceable parts approved under Airbus modification 108588. It also prohibits the reinstallation of the affected parts after replacement. The directive is based on test results showing the original parts do not meet design specifications.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of the rear fuselage cone on Airbus A350-941 aircraft, preventing potential safety risks. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely replacement to avoid operating aircraft with substandard parts. Adhering to this directive supports regulatory compliance and enhances overall aircraft safety.
What To Do
Operators must replace all affected rear fuselage cone diagonal struts with serviceable parts within 4,200 flight cycles after the aircraft's first flight, following Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P007 instructions. After replacement, installation of the affected parts is prohibited. Alternative methods of compliance may be requested and approved by EASA if substantiated.
Your fleet's weekly compliance brief
AI-summarized regulatory changes, compliance deadlines, and action items — filtered to your aircraft, every Monday.
AI-generated summary from official EASA source document. Always verify against the original.