# Proposed AD FAA-2026-2729: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comment period closed
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 30, 2026, 91 FR 15569
- Comments due: May 14, 2026
- Docket: FAA-2026-2729 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-2729, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-00726-T
- FR document: 2026-06085
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/80/a2/80a220d55bbefbb6ce5b0dfbae149c04db8c0d524786640f082d4df7973bdddf (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-30/pdf/2026-06085.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06085/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-06085-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-2729

## 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 a missing main landing gear (MLG) brake rod center pin nut sub-assembly detected during an inspection. This proposed AD would require, depending on airplane configuration, inspection of the MLG brake rod center pin nut, lock ring, and end plate, inspection of the MLG brake rod center pin and nut, and applicable corrective actions. This proposed AD would also require additional work for certain airplanes. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 30, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-06085, comments due May 14, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06085/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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