Fuselage — Fasteners at Frame 96 Stringer 6 and 7 on Right Hand Side — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
AI-generated summary of the official EASA document. Verify against the PDF before acting.
What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A350-941 aircraft must inspect the fasteners at frame 96 stringers 6 and 7 on the right-hand side before exceeding 7,300 flight cycles or 36,500 flight hours since delivery. If no damage is found, new fasteners must be installed before the next flight; if damage is found, corrective actions must be taken immediately according to the specified service bulletins.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0093 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection requirements for fasteners located at frame 96, stringers 6 and 7 on the right-hand side of the fuselage to ensure structural integrity.
What changed
This new directive introduces mandatory inspections of the affected fasteners and surrounding areas due to detected interference and damage risks. It requires removal and detailed inspection of the fasteners before reaching specified flight cycles or hours, followed by corrective actions or installation of improved fasteners as necessary.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the detection and correction of potential structural integrity issues that could compromise aircraft safety. Operators and maintenance teams must comply to prevent unsafe conditions that may arise from damaged or improperly installed fasteners, thereby maintaining airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
More for Airbus A350
All 224- EASA PAD 26-126Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section / Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – AmendmentOct 20, 2026
- EASA PAD 26-127Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section / Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – AmendmentOct 20, 2026
- EASA PAD 26-124Doors – Forward and Aft Cargo Door Seals – Inspection / ReplacementOct 15, 2026
- EASA AD 2026-0177R1Indicating / Recording Systems – Integrated Control Panels – InspectionOct 15, 2026
Get the next one by email
New ADs and bulletins for Airbus A350, summarized like this page, every Monday.