FAA requires inspection of Airbus A330 windshields due to manufacturing error
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The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus A330 series airplanes. This rule mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the central windshield frames on affected aircraft, along with any necessary corrective actions.
Why it matters: This action addresses a specific structural safety risk in older Airbus models operated by U.S. carriers. While the immediate financial impact on airlines is low, as inspections can be done during regular maintenance and no parts are required, it ensures that planes with this manufacturing defect are identified and repaired before they pose a hazard to flight safety.
Who it affects
- Operators of specific Airbus A330-200, -200 Freighter, -300, -800, and -900 series airplanes registered in the United States
This rule was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration within the Transportation Department; you should check the original document at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2025-3988 before relying on it for compliance purposes.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document