EASA AD 2026-0114
Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Axles – Inspections
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0114 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections of main landing gear axles on Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to specific main landing gear axles with designated part numbers and requires repetitive detailed inspections to detect corrosion damage. The directive provides instructions for inspection and corrective actions to maintain continued airworthiness.
What Changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory repetitive detailed inspections of affected main landing gear axles due to reported corrosion damage and potential coating application issues. It requires inspections before exceeding specified thresholds and corrective actions if discrepancies are found. No previous directives are superseded by this AD.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to prevent main landing gear axle failures caused by corrosion, which could lead to aircraft damage and occupant injury. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft safety and airworthiness. It impacts maintenance planning and resource allocation for Airbus A350 operators.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes must perform detailed inspections of the affected main landing gear axles before exceeding specified thresholds and then every 36 months thereafter. If any corrosion or discrepancies are detected, corrective actions must be completed before the next flight following the vendor service bulletins or approved repair instructions. The initial inspection must be completed within 9 months after 26 June 2026 if other thresholds are not met.
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