# Proposed AD FAA-2023-1414: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2023-22-09
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 14, 2023, 88 FR 45112
- Comments due: August 28, 2023
- Became: [AD 2023-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-22-09)
- Docket: FAA-2023-1414 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2023-1414, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00438-T
- FR document: 2023-14851
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/5e/45/5e45def934b16a7b309b117462f69180f271ebb9580a02a3d382de711b4b3fc3 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-14/pdf/2023-14851.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/14/2023-14851/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2023-14851-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2023-1414

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report the axis index washers on the forward and rear main landing gear door hinges were found inverted in production. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed inspection of the axis index washers for correct installation, and, depending on findings, replacement of the axis index washers, 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

- Jul 14, 2023: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2023-14851, comments due Aug 28, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/14/2023-14851/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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