Airbus Owners Face Mandated Galley Stud Replacements and Inspections
Published Date: 3/17/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplane owners to check and fix broken parts in the galleys near door 4 to keep flights safe. They’ll need to inspect, replace, and re-label certain attachment studs, and can’t install the old parts anymore. Comments are open until May 1, 2026, and these fixes might cost some time and money but keep everyone flying safely.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Operators Must Inspect and Replace Galleys
If you own or operate Airbus A350-941 or -1041 airplanes, you must do a detailed inspection of lower attachment studs on galleys installed forward of door 4, replace all affected studs, and reidentify affected galleys in accordance with EASA AD 2025-0089. The FAA estimates this AD would affect 13 U.S.-registered airplanes and estimates costs up to $4,675 labor per airplane, up to $44,536 parts per airplane, for a total cost per airplane up to $49,211 and total U.S. cost up to $639,743. The AD also prohibits installing the affected studs, and the manufacturer may cover some or all costs under warranty.
Reduces Risk of Galley Detachment
The rule addresses reports of fractured lower attachment studs on galleys forward of door 4 to prevent galley module detachment that could cause injury or reduce evacuation capacity. By requiring inspections, replacements, and reidentification of affected galleys, the AD aims to improve passenger and occupant safety on Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.
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