FAA Orders Checks for Strange Noises in Airbus Landing Gear
Published Date: 5/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 planes to get regular nose landing gear checks because of weird noises during ground moves. They’ll need to inspect and fix parts as needed, and some parts might get banned. This keeps flights safe without breaking the bank or causing big delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
A350 nose-gear inspection mandate
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes that would require repetitive inspections (steering checks) of the nose landing gear (NLG) shock absorber. The rule would also require on-condition actions (repairs or replacements as needed) and would limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions.
Addresses A350 nose-gear safety risk
The proposed AD responds to reports of mechanical noises from the A350-941 and A350-1041 nose landing gear during ground maneuvers and is intended to address that unsafe condition by requiring inspections and corrective actions. The measure aims to reduce the safety risk associated with the NLG shock absorber on those airplane models.
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