2026-07-11: Fuselage

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2026-07-11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-23307; Docket No. FAA-2026-3478; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00934-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 29, 2026. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-1041 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0117, dated May 19, 2025 (EASA AD 2025-0117). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of a misalignment between a flap shaft and the catcher due to incorrect installation of the bracket supporting the catcher. The FAA is issuing this AD to address premature wear and possible rupture of the flap shaft under specific loads. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to a flap surface detachment, resulting in reduced control of the airplane and parts detached from the airplane, which could damage the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2025-0117. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2025-0117 (1) Where EASA AD 2025-0117 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where EASA AD 2025-0117 defines "Affected parts" and refers to "in the AOT", this AD requires replacing that text with "in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53P018-25, dated March 24, 2025". (3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2025-0117 specifies if "any discrepancy is detected, as defined in the AOT, before next flight, contact Airbus for approved instructions and, within the compliance time identified therein, accomplish those instructions accordingly", this AD requires replacing that text with "any discrepancy is detected, the discrepancy must be repaired before further flight using a method approved by the Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature". (4) This AD does not adopt the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2025-0117. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2025-0117 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: [email protected] . Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Nicholas Benson, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3647; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2025-0117, dated May 19, 2025. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]. You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected]. Issued on April 2, 2026. Victor Wicklund, Acting Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026-07183 Filed 4-13-26; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P