Stabilizers – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Centre Joint Pivot Fitting – Inspections
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes must perform detailed inspections of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer centre joint pivot fitting before exceeding specified flight cycle, flight hour, or calendar time thresholds. Inspections must then be repeated at intervals defined in the directive. If any discrepancies are found, corrective actions as detailed in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-55-P016 must be completed within the specified compliance times.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0210 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer centre joint pivot fitting to detect issues such as cracked sealant, rotated fasteners, and migrated bushes that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory detailed inspections of the affected pivot fitting bushes on the trimmable horizontal stabilizer. It requires repetitive inspections at specified intervals depending on aircraft group classification and corrective actions if discrepancies are found. No previous AD is superseded by this directive.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity and control of the horizontal tail plane on Airbus A350 aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential safety risks caused by bush migration and related damage. Failure to comply could result in reduced aircraft control and increased safety hazards.
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