FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive: Airbus A350-941 Main Landing Gear Brake Rod Inspection
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The FAA is proposing a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) targeting certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The action was triggered by a confirmed report of a missing main landing gear (MLG) brake rod center pin nut sub-assembly discovered during a routine inspection, which constitutes an unsafe condition. The proposed AD mandates inspections of the MLG brake rod center pin nut, lock ring, and end plate, as well as the center pin and nut assembly itself. Required corrective actions would follow depending on inspection findings and the specific configuration of each affected airplane. For certain airplane configurations, additional work beyond the standard inspection and corrective actions may also be required. The directive applies specifically to select A350-941 models and is intended to prevent in-service failures related to the landing gear brake system. This is currently a proposed rule open for public comment. Once finalized, operators of affected Airbus A350-941 aircraft registered in the United States would be obligated to comply with the inspection and maintenance requirements within the FAA-specified compliance timeframe.
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Key Changes
- FAA proposes mandatory inspection of the MLG brake rod center pin nut, lock ring, and end plate on certain Airbus A350-941 airplanes
- Mandatory inspection of the MLG brake rod center pin and nut assembly required depending on airplane configuration
- Applicable corrective actions must be performed based on inspection findings and airplane-specific configuration
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What this law requires
Inspect the main landing gear (MLG) brake rod center pin nut, lock ring, and end plate on affected Airbus A350-941 aircraft
Inspect the MLG brake rod center pin and nut assembly on affected Airbus A350-941 aircraft
Perform applicable corrective actions based on inspection findings and specific airplane configuration
Complete additional work requirements for certain Airbus A350-941 airplane configurations as specified in the finalized directive
Comply with the FAA-specified compliance timeframe for completing all inspection and maintenance requirements