# Proposed AD FAA-2026-11802: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comments due Nov 23
- Products: Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 8, 2026, 91 FR 64315
- Comments due: November 23, 2026
- Docket: FAA-2026-11802 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-11802, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01451-T
- FR document: 2026-20701
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ae/a2/aea28b8be230c04e70e8ab977b52caf12a9717f04d33859ddcda0100fd8ddd6f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-10-08/pdf/2026-20701.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/08/2026-20701/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-20701-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-11802

## 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 girt bar fitting safety hook on an airplane in the production line was found stuck in the upward position due to excessive sealant applied between the girt bar fitting and door mat. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of each affected part and applicable corrective actions, and provide additional requirements for maintenance. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 8, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-20701, comments due Nov 23, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/08/2026-20701/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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