Airbus A350s need regular nose gear checks after reports of strange noises

The US aviation regulator proposes new rules for all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes. These rules require repetitive inspections of the nose landing gear shock absorber and limit the installation of certain parts.

Airlines operating these specific Airbus models will now have to perform regular checks on their planes' nose landing gear. This adds a new maintenance task and cost to their operations. The change aims to prevent potential safety issues stemming from mechanical noises reported during ground maneuvers.