# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0801: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-18-08
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 28, 2022, 87 FR 38302
- Comments due: August 12, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-18-08)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0801 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0801, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2022-00092-T
- FR document: 2022-13681
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/99/89/9989c8be89535c0d6e77cd0c83733c6421f1dfeaf47568e05b0ce11219ab84ed (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-06-28/pdf/2022-13681.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/28/2022-13681/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-13681-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0801

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the vertical stop support fitting (VSSF) of certain captain's, first officer's, and third occupant's seats could fail. This proposed AD would require modifying or replacing each affected seat, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. This proposed AD would also limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 28, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-13681, comments due Aug 12, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/28/2022-13681/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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