# Proposed AD FAA-2022-1659: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-07-13
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 12, 2023, 88 FR 2032
- Comments due: February 27, 2023
- Became: [AD 2023-07-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-07-13)
- Docket: FAA-2022-1659 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-1659, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2022-01254-T
- FR document: 2022-28584
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6a/2f/6a2f5118825eafd3c145c5b448af2837e7f11773bad83494647f47ac2ea3ef6c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-12/pdf/2022-28584.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/12/2022-28584/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-28584-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-1659

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of broken lower attachment studs on the AFT galley complex. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections of the lower attachment studs and, depending on findings, replacement of the lower attachment studs, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 12, 2023: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-28584, comments due Feb 27, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/12/2022-28584/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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