EASA AD 2024-0188
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0093
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0188 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses potential mechanical noise and structural issues related to the nose landing gear shock absorber, specifically parts with Part Numbers 6406Axxxx and 4816Axxxx. The directive mandates repetitive functional steering checks to detect and correct increased friction and possible corrosion that could lead to nose landing gear failure.