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FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) focused on safety compliance for Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and A330-941 airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus SAS (primary OEM for affected aircraft) - Products/Services Requested: - Repetitive inspection of the external surface of each sloping rib and each slat 1 inboard seal on Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 airplanes - Implementation of corrective actions as required by EASA AD 2025-0179 - No specific part numbers or quantities for products; 37 U.S.-registered airplanes are affected - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0179 procedures - If damage is found, operators must contact Airbus SAS for repair instructions - The directive is a regulatory maintenance and inspection requirement, not a procurement of new products - Place of Performance: - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198

Description

The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and Model A330-941 airplanes due to reports of cracks on the sloping rib. The AD requires repetitive inspections of the external surface of each sloping rib and each slat 1 inboard seal, along with applicable corrective actions. This action aims to address the unsafe condition that could affect the handling qualities and controllability of the airplane. Comments on the proposed AD must be received by July 6, 2026.

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