Nacelles / Pylons — Pylons Rib 1 — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 aircraft must perform the inspection before exceeding 10,000 flight cycles since the aircraft's date of manufacture, and Airbus A350-1041 aircraft before exceeding 6,500 flight cycles. Inspections must follow the instructions in Airbus Service Bulletins A350-54-P006 Revision 01 and A350-54-P008. If any discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be completed before the next flight, including contacting Airbus for repair instructions if required.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the pylon rib 1 at the forward engine mount bolting area to detect excessively deep spot faces that could cause interference damage and reduce structural integrity. The directive applies specifically to certain manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the Airbus Service Bulletins A350-54-P006 and A350-54-P008.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time inspection requirement for the three pylon bolts at rib 1 on both left-hand and right-hand sides of the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 models. It also requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found during inspection, including contacting Airbus for approved repair instructions when necessary. No previous airworthiness directives are superseded by this AD.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity and fatigue life of affected Airbus A350 aircraft by addressing potential interference damage at the engine mount pylon interface. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure inspections and repairs are performed to prevent unsafe conditions that could compromise aircraft safety. Compliance with this AD ensures continued airworthiness under European regulations.
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