EASA AD 2023-0176R1
Fuselage — Cargo Compartment Panels Sealing Tape — Inspection
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0176R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for sealing tape on cargo compartment panels of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 120495. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of sealing tapes installed in both longitudinal and transversal directions in cargo compartments to ensure fire extinguishing system effectiveness. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those modified in production.