# Proposed AD FAA-2023-1883: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2024-08-01
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 22, 2023, 88 FR 65328
- Comments due: November 6, 2023
- Became: [AD 2024-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-08-01)
- Docket: FAA-2023-1883 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2023-1883, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2023-00804-T
- FR document: 2023-20407
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3b/39/3b397c1f1e09904f8aa05af2493fbaf5d1f7f65c94995324b668d3cfa98e4e5e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-09-22/pdf/2023-20407.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/22/2023-20407/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2023-20407-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2023-1883

## 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 of cracks found on the trunnion arms of the inboard flap assemblies. This proposed AD would require, repetitive inspections for cracking of the trunnion arms of the inboard flap assembly, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). This proposed AD would also prohibit the installation of affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 22, 2023: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2023-20407, comments due Nov 6, 2023 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/22/2023-20407/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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