AD NUMBER: 2019-16-03

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by a report of a front engine mount primary pin which moved axially out of place; investigation revealed that incorrect washers had been installed on the engine mount pins.

This AD requires a one-time inspection of the washers installed on the front and rear engine mount primary pins and thrust link pins of both engines, depending on configuration, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 6, 2019. Comments must be received by October 7, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 13 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

• Labor: 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 per aircraft.

The FAA estimates that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be $85 per product.

FMI: AD