# 2026-22897: Airbus A350 Brake Inspection Rule Targets Missing Landing-Gear Part 2026-22897, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-11-10, effective 2026-12-15; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-11). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22897 - As of: 2026-11-11 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-22897 - Title: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes - Type: Rule - Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration - Citation: 91 FR 72394 - Published: 2026-11-10 - Effective: 2026-12-15 - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA64 - Last updated: 2026-11-11 ## In one line Airbus A350 Brake Inspection Rule Targets Missing Landing-Gear Part ## Summary If you fly or work with Airbus A350-941 planes, listen up! The FAA found a missing part in the main landing gear brakes that could cause trouble. Starting December 15, 2026, these planes must get special inspections and fixes to keep everyone safe—so airlines should plan for some extra checks and possible repairs soon. ## Abstract The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This 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 AD requires, 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 AD also requires additional work for certain airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. ## Effects PRIA read - Mandatory A350-941 landing-gear inspections: benefit, high. If you operate Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, the FAA requires inspections and any corrective actions of the main landing gear (MLG) brake rod center pin, nut, lock ring, and end plate beginning December 15, 2026, as specified in EASA AD 2025-0150 (dated July 14, 2025). The inspections are in… - Operator compliance costs and repair estimates: cost, high. The FAA estimates this AD affects 3 U.S.-registered A350-941 airplanes. Required inspection actions are estimated at up to 7 work-hours × $85/hr = up to $595 per airplane (up to $1,785 total on U.S. operators). If on-condition repairs are needed, the FAA estimates up to 20 work-hours × $85/hr = $1,… - Mandatory inspection reporting and paperwork: cost, low. The AD requires reporting the results of the inspections (including no findings) to the manufacturer. The Paperwork Reduction Act information lists OMB Control Number 2120-0056 and estimates public reporting takes about 1 hour per response. - Extra work if lockwire/sealant missing on reinstalled pin: cost, low. For airplanes where any MLG brake rod pin sub-assembly was reinstalled without reinstalling lockwire and applying sealant, the AD introduces additional required work: operators must contact Airbus for instructions and then accomplish those instructions. - Paint-repair deviations need AMOC approval: cost, low. 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