EASA Regulations for Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

35 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga).

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EASA PAD 26-109

Sep 18, 2026

Wings – Main Landing Gear Attachment / Rib 5 Forward Lug – Inspection(s)

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-109 is a proposed directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear Rib 5 forward lug on Airbus A300-600, A310, and A300 F4-608ST aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections of the affected lugs to detect corrosion and cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of the landing gear attachment. The directive applies to specific serial numbers and configurations as defined in the document.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A300 F4-608ST

EASA AD 2025-0256

Nov 20, 2025

Wings — Centre Wing Box Frame 47 Angle Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0256 addresses inspection and modification requirements for the centre wing box frame 47 angle fittings on Airbus A300 F4-608ST aeroplanes. It mandates specific inspections and modifications to detect and correct cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft's centre wing box. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the A300 F4-608ST model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2025-0232

Oct 22, 2025

Wings — Centre Section Frame 40 Forward Fitting Radius at Tension Bolt Junction — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0232 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for the centre section frame 40 forward fitting radius at the tension bolt junction on Airbus A300-600ST aeroplanes. It applies specifically to all manufacturer serial numbers of the A300F4-608ST model. The directive mandates ultrasonic and high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks and requires corrective actions if damage is found.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2025-0195

Sep 12, 2025

Wings — Fuselage Frame 40 Lower Outboard Radius — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0195 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A300-600ST aeroplanes, specifically those with Airbus modification 19020 embodied in production. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 40 lower outboard radius to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to both modified and unmodified aircraft with updated inspection thresholds and intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2025-0170

Aug 4, 2025

Main Landing Gear — Replacement

The document titled 'Main Landing Gear — Replacement' is a regulatory communication concerning the Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST (Beluga) aircraft models. It addresses the replacement procedures or requirements related to the main landing gear components of these specific Airbus aircraft types. The document serves as a guideline or directive for maintenance and operational compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2025-0168

Jul 31, 2025

Wings — Frame 40 Lower Junction Fastener Holes — Inspection

The document titled 'Wings — Frame 40 Lower Junction Fastener Holes — Inspection' is an inspection directive applicable to the AIRBUS S.A.S. A300-600ST (Beluga) aircraft. It addresses the condition and integrity of the fastener holes located at the lower junction of Frame 40 on the wings. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating specific inspection procedures for these critical structural elements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2024-0238

Dec 10, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0238 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, Revision 03 Variation 3.4. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of affected Airbus A300 models including B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, C4-605R variant F, C4-620, F4-605R, F4-622R, and F4-608ST.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2024-0198

Oct 18, 2024

Oxygen — Chemical Oxygen Generators — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0198 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of chemical oxygen generators in various Airbus aeroplanes, including models A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340. The directive targets specific oxygen generators with part numbers E63320-00, E63340-00, and E63440-00 that have known activation failures. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2024-0164

Aug 21, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0164 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It updates the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items in the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Revision 03. This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance limitations to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2024-0162

Aug 20, 2024

Wings — Main Landing Gear Support Rib 5 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0162 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear support Rib 5 on Airbus A300 series aeroplanes, including models A300B4-203, A300B4-2C, A300C4-203, A300F4-203, A300B4-603, A300B4-605R, A300B4-622, A300B4-622R, A300C4-620, A300F4-605R, and A300F4-608ST. The directive mandates a one-time special detailed inspection of critical spotfaces on the main landing gear support Rib 5 lower flange to detect potential cracking issues. This AD applies to aircraft with specific modifications embodied in service or production and excludes certain part numbers and post-modification configurations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A300B4-203
  • Airbus A300B4-2C
  • Airbus A300C4-203
  • Airbus A300F4-203
  • Airbus A300B4-603
  • Airbus A300B4-605R
  • Airbus A300B4-622
  • Airbus A300B4-622R
  • Airbus A300C4-620
  • Airbus A300F4-605R
  • Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2024-0145

Jul 23, 2024

Wings — Main Landing Gear Support Rib 5 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0145 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspections of the main landing gear support Rib 5 lower flange for cracks, focusing on parts except those with certain part numbers. This directive updates previous requirements to include additional aircraft groups and inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST

EASA AD US-2024-11-01

Jun 26, 2024

Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement

The Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2024-11-01) that applies to various Airbus SAS airplane models including A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 series equipped with certain parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This AD addresses the issue of reduced battery endurance performance during airplane parking or storage periods. It mandates replacement of affected PMA Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0103-CN

May 22, 2024

CANCELLED: Wings — Flaps Beams No 2 — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2024-0103-CN cancels the previous DGAC France AD 2000-040-034(B) R1, which required inspections of flap beam No 2 on Airbus A300-600ST aeroplanes. The cancellation applies to all A300F4-608ST aircraft except those modified in production with Airbus mods 11133 or 19050. The original inspections addressed potential cracks in flap beam No 2 that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2024-0003

Jan 5, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0003 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, specifically the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as defined in Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4 Revision 03 Variation 3.3. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A300 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2023-0209

Nov 22, 2023

Oxygen – Chemical Oxygen Generators – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing chemical oxygen generators installed on various Airbus aircraft models including A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series. The directive targets specific part numbers of chemical oxygen generators that have shown failures to activate, potentially reducing oxygen availability in emergencies. It mandates replacement of affected oxygen generators to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2023-0196

Nov 10, 2023

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0180-CN

Sep 5, 2023

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0180-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2021-0180R2 concerning inspection and replacement of crew and passenger oxygen cylinders on various Airbus aircraft models. The affected aircraft include Airbus A300, A300-600, A310, A300F4-608ST, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 series. The directive addressed oxygen cylinders with specific part numbers that had a manufacturing defect potentially causing oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2007-0243R1

Jun 21, 2023

Wings - Wing / Pylon Thrust- & Sideload Fitting (Spigot) - Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0243R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the wing and pylon thrust- and sideload fitting (spigot) on Airbus A300, A310, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. The directive mandates detailed visual inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural integrity issues that could lead to engine loss. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers within these aircraft families.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2015-0081-CN

Oct 7, 2022

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2015-0081-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2015-0081 concerning the identification and replacement of Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuators (THSA) on Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aircraft. The affected THSA part number is 47142 series, which was subject to partial loss of no-back brake efficiency. This cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements incorporated in newer ADs for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A300-600ST