# Proposed AD FAA-2023-1056: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-20-04
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 1, 2023, 88 FR 35785
- Comments due: July 17, 2023
- Became: [AD 2023-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-20-04)
- Docket: FAA-2023-1056 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2023-1056, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00179-T
- FR document: 2023-11591
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/73/77/7377ec9965bad370ac5f9032774ff893d6398b846c8ba7061c836e0c6377e06d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-01/pdf/2023-11591.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/01/2023-11591/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2023-11591-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2023-1056

## 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 excessively deep spot faces on the front engine mounting bolt holes on the wing pylon were detected on the production line. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection for clash (interference) of the three front engine mounting bolt holes on both the left and right wing pylons, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions, 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

- Jun 1, 2023: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2023-11591, comments due Jul 17, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/01/2023-11591/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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