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Tue, Dec 18, 2018

AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2018-25-12

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus SAS Model A350- 941 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by a determination that certain holes for the vertical tail plane (VTP) tension bolts connection are not properly protected against corrosion.

This AD requires modifying the VTP tension bolts connection by adding sealant and protective treatment to the head of the connection, at the barrel nut cavities, and in the surrounding area.
 
DATES: This AD is effective January 18, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates hat this AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

  • Labor - 50 work- hours × $85 per hour = $4,250
  • Parts - $9,200
  • Cost per aircraft - $13,450
FMI: AD

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