# Proposed AD FAA-2020-1106: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-04-14
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 4, 2020, 85 FR 78279
- Comments due: January 19, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-04-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-14)
- Docket: FAA-2020-1106 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2020-1106, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2020-01065-T
- FR document: 2020-26684
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e4/41/e441dd164460ade49662cdc81021b8d9ca716602944b9f731024d69b420cfdb0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-12-04/pdf/2020-26684.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/04/2020-26684/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DE15EFC4698582CD862586340061C60A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2020-1106

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that suitable corrosion protection treatment had not been applied to certain areas of the seat track. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed inspection of the seat tracks between certain frames for suitable corrosion protection or presence of corrosion, and on-condition actions if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 4, 2020: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2020-26684, comments due Jan 19, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/04/2020-26684/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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