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FAA Airworthiness Directives for Airbus SAS A350-1041 and Airbus Helicopters AS350 Series

This opportunity involves new airworthiness directives (ADs) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes and certain Airbus Helicopters AS350 series. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus SAS (primary OEM for A350-1041 airplanes) - Airbus Helicopters (primary OEM for AS350 helicopter series) - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection and corrective actions for misalignment of flap shaft and catcher bracket on Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes - Includes detailed inspection, possible replacement of flap shaft, catcher, bracket, and fasteners - Compliance with EASA AD 2025-0117 - Replacement of main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar attachment fittings, screws, nuts, and washers on Airbus Helicopters AS350 series - Prohibition on installing previously used parts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ADs - FAA-approved corrective actions and repair methods for any discrepancies - Applies to affected aircraft and components; no specific part numbers or quantities listed - Aims to mitigate unsafe conditions that could lead to structural failures or loss of control - Locations: - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, Des Moines, WA - FAA Office, Westbury, NY - Docket Operations, Washington, DC

Description

The FAA is issuing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes due to a reported misalignment between a flap shaft and the catcher caused by incorrect installation of the supporting bracket. This AD mandates inspections of the affected parts and corrective actions to address the unsafe condition, which could lead to premature wear, possible rupture of the flap shaft, and potential flap surface detachment. The directive is effective April 29, 2026, with comments accepted until May 30, 2026.

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