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EASA issues AD addressing possible corrosion on A350 floor
Airbus A350-900
Image: Airbus
Rafael Ramos
5/22/2023
EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) issued an AD (Airworthiness Directive, in English, or Diretriz de Airnavability, in Portuguese) that deals with a possible unsafe condition in the bathrooms of the Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000.
According to the agency, there may be several points of corrosion on the floor of the lavatories of these planes, which could even lead to the detachment of the lavatory module. This condition could cause injuries to crew or passengers, "possibly resulting in reduced evacuation capability on the plane in an emergency."
The AD obliges the airlines operating the jet to perform general repetitive visual inspections (GVI) of all sanitary floor accessories and, depending on the configuration of the aircraft and the results of the GVIs, must complete a corrective action, as determined in the issued bulletin. by Airbus on January 31, 2023.
The first inspection must take place 6 to 36 months from May 31st. The following inspections must always take place every 36 months.
In addition, airlines must report findings to Airbus.
Airbus A350-1000
Image: Airbus
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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