EASA AD 2025-0008
Flight Controls — Flight Control Remote Module — Replacement / Life Limitation
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0008 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement and life limitation of Flight Control Remote Modules (FCRM) with specific part numbers CA71323-013, CA71323-014, CA71323-015, and CA71323-016. The directive mandates compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P066 to ensure continued airworthiness.
What Changed
This new regulation introduces a life limit for affected Flight Control Remote Modules due to identified solder structural fatigue issues. It requires operators to replace affected parts before they exceed 9,000 flight cycles or 50,000 flight hours. The directive also provides instructions for determining the accumulated flight hours and cycles of these parts.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential unsafe condition that could lead to flight control actuator failure and reduced aircraft control. Operators and maintenance organizations must track and manage the life limits of affected parts to maintain compliance and ensure flight safety. Failure to comply could result in operational restrictions or safety risks.
What To Do
Operators must replace each affected Flight Control Remote Module within specified compliance times based on the aircraft's flight cycles at the effective date, ranging from 5 to 9 months. Only serviceable parts may be installed after the effective date, and any installed affected part must be replaced according to the directive's requirements. Compliance must be achieved by 23 January 2025 or within the defined replacement intervals.