FAA Orders Airbus to Fix Landing Gear Ruined by Cleaning
Published Date: 2/20/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants all Airbus A350-941 planes to replace certain landing gear parts that got damaged during a special cleaning process. This fix will keep planes safe by stopping the use of these worn-out parts. Airlines need to act soon to avoid safety risks and follow new rules that might cost some money but keep everyone flying safely.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
A350-941 Landing Gear Replacement Required
The FAA proposes a rule that applies to all Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes requiring replacement of affected main landing gear (MLG) bogie beam axles. The action responds to anodic burns found after a high velocity oxygen-fuel (HVOF) stripping process and also would prohibit installing the affected parts, as specified in a related EASA airworthiness directive incorporated by reference.
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