Superseded. This AD was superseded by AD 2023-06-12. Verify which one applies to your serial and effectivity before any maintenance action.
AD 2021-08-08
Effective 05/25/2021 · Published 04/20/2021
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that a welding quality issue has been identified in the gimbal joint of the air bleed duct located at each wing-to-pylon interface; the inner ring of a gimbal had deformed to an oval shape, which could lead to cracking caused by direct contact between metal parts. This AD req…