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AD 2025-13593

Published 2025-07-21 · 2 models · 40 US-registered tails affected · Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes Federal Register ↗

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of deep spot faces on rib 9 at the lower flange bolting with the lower spar. This AD requires a special detailed inspection for discrepancies of certain pylon bolts, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Applicability · by US fleet size

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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 137 (Monday, July 21, 2025)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34174-34176] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2025-13593]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2025-0628; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00728-T; Amendment 39-23084; AD 2025-14-06] RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of deep spot faces on rib 9 at the lower flange bolting with the lower spar. This AD requires a special detailed inspection for discrepancies of certain pylon bolts, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 25, 2025. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 25, 2025.