EASA Directive Targets A350 Hydraulic Leak Risk

A350-900

Airbus A350-900

Credit: Airbus/Borja Garcia de Sola
Hydraulic fluid exposure can contaminate a key flight control data interface on Airbus A350s and in extreme cases lead to uncommanded flight control surface movements, prompting the manufacturer and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to develop an inspection program. An EASA airworthiness...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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