EASA Regulations for Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

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

EASA AD 2022-0173

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0164

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, including Variations 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and revision of the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme.

Aug 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2021-0190

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0145

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0190 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It addresses the detection of cracks in the main landing gear support Rib 5 lower flange area on both right and left sides of the aircraft. The directive mandates inspections to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft models.

Aug 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2021-0106

Hydraulic Power — Fire Shut-Off Valves — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0106 is an official safety directive addressing hydraulic power fire shut-off valves on Airbus A300, A310, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of fire shut-off valves installed on the wings to detect incorrect actuator installation that could cause valve failure. The directive applies to all certified models and manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft types.

Apr 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2020-0145

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Hinge Arm / Barrel — Pin Replacement / Inspection / Spacer Modification

The document titled 'Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Hinge Arm / Barrel — Pin Replacement / Inspection / Spacer Modification' is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST (Beluga). It addresses maintenance procedures related to the main landing gear hinge arm and barrel, focusing on pin replacement, inspection, and spacer modification to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jul 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2019-0188

Hydraulic Power — Hydraulic Reservoir Air Pressurization System Lines — Functional Tests

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0188 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates functional tests of the hydraulic reservoir air pressurization system lines to detect pipe ruptures and air leaks. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring specific maintenance tasks related to hydraulic power systems.

Jul 31, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2019-0085

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0180

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aeroplanes including the A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077, 89794015, and 891511-14 due to a manufacturing defect. This AD mandates inspection of the hand valve assembly on affected oxygen cylinders to prevent oxygen leakage and potential safety hazards.

Apr 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0078

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Ball Nut Trunnion Lower Attachment — Inspection of Right-Hand Bearing Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0078 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the right-hand bearing installation on the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator ball nut trunnion lower attachment for Airbus A300, A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time detailed inspection of the affected parts to ensure proper installation and prevent potential actuator failure. The directive applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these Airbus aircraft.

Mar 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2019-0014

Electrical Power — Wing Electrical Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0014 is an official regulatory document addressing electrical power wing installation modifications for Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the wing electrical installations to prevent damage caused by insufficient clearance and potential chafing of electrical harnesses. The directive applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these aircraft types.

Jan 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2019-0017

Flight Controls / Stabilizers — Rudder Servo Control — Inspection

Flight Controls / Stabilizers — Rudder Servo Control — Inspection is a regulatory document applicable to AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A300, A300-600, A300-600ST (Beluga), and A310. This document outlines inspection requirements for the rudder servo control systems on these aircraft types to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. It provides guidance for maintenance and inspection procedures specific to these Airbus models.

Jan 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2019-0006

Stabilizers — Composite Vertical Tailplane Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for composite vertical tailplane attachment fittings on Airbus A310, A300-600, and A300-600ST aircraft. It mandates review and inspection of affected parts to detect potential delamination that could compromise the vertical tailplane attachment fittings. The directive applies to all certified models with Airbus modification 04886 embodied in production.

Jan 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2018-0170

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0145

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0170 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of main landing gear hinge arms and barrel pins, specifically parts with Part Numbers C66441-(X) and C65543-(X), to detect cracks that could lead to landing gear collapse. The directive mandates detailed visual inspections to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Aug 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2018-0162

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0162 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300F4-608ST aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) support struts, specifically those manufactured by SARMA and TAC, to detect and address cracks caused by stress corrosion. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the horizontal tailplane support struts to prevent potential failure.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300F4-608ST