Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Key claim: The FAA proposes requiring operators of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 jets to inspect a door girt-bar safety hook for parts stuck by excess sealant, correct any problems, and follow extra maintenance rules.
Abstract
(Proposed Rule · Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration) The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a girt bar fitting safety hook on an airplane in the production line was found stuck in the upward position due to excessive sealant applied between the girt bar fitting and door mat. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of each affected part and applicable corrective actions, and provide additional requirements for maintenance. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
[This finding represents 2 closely related documents issued 2026-10-08 (same source, same action). Related: fedreg:2026-20700]
Why this matters
Door girt bars arm the emergency escape slides, so a safety hook obstructed by excess sealant could delay or prevent slide deployment in an evacuation. This proposed AD continues a steady cadence of FAA directives targeting manufacturing-quality escapes on the Airbus A350 fleet, keeping routine production defects from becoming in-service safety hazards.