EASA Regulations for Airbus A300

42 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A300.

EASA AD 2022-0048

Mar 18, 2022

Doors — Forward Cargo Door / Frame Fork Fastener Holes — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300 F4-605R and A300 F4-622R aeroplanes with Airbus modification 12133 embodied in production. The directive addresses structural concerns related to the forward cargo door compartment between frame 21 and frame 25 forks. It mandates a modification to reinforce fastener holes and replace fasteners to prevent widespread fatigue damage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600

EASA AD 2022-0004

Jan 11, 2022

Fuselage — Aft Flight Compartment Window Rear Lower Corner and Fuselage Skin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0004 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300 B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-203, B4-2C, C4-203, and F4-203 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the aft flight compartment window rear lower corner and adjacent fuselage skin to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive requires specific ultrasonic and detailed visual inspections following Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0278 Revision 03.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300
  • Airbus A300 B2-203
  • Airbus A300 B2K-3C
  • Airbus A300 B4-203
  • Airbus A300 B4-2C
  • Airbus A300 C4-203
  • Airbus A300 F4-203

EASA AD 2021-0288

Dec 21, 2021

Fuselage — Frame 40 Rear Fitting at Stringer 27 — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Frame 40 Rear Fitting at Stringer 27 — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the Airbus A300 and A300-600 aircraft models. It addresses the inspection requirements for the rear fitting at frame 40, stringer 27 of the fuselage structure. This directive aims to ensure the structural integrity and safety of these specific aircraft components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600

EASA AD 2021-0190

Aug 17, 2021

Wings – Main Landing Gear Support Rib 5 – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST

EASA AD 2021-0181

Jul 30, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0181 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A300 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant maintenance tasks, specifically incorporating Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.3. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks as approved by EASA.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300

EASA AD 2021-0134

Jun 1, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified Airbus A300 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.2. This directive ensures the continued safe operation of Airbus A300 aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300

EASA AD 2021-0106

Apr 15, 2021

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.

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

EASA AD 2020-0145

Jul 1, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST

EASA AD 2020-0110R1

May 27, 2020

Fuselage – Structure, Windshield Frame and Closing Panel / Skin Lap Joint / Centre Wing Bottom Skin – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0110R1 is an updated directive addressing structural inspections on Airbus A300 aeroplanes of all certified models and manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of specific fuselage areas including the windshield frame, skin lap joint, and centre wing bottom skin to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to various groups of A300 aircraft differentiated by embodied Airbus modifications and service bulletins.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300

EASA AD 2019-0085

Apr 18, 2019

Oxygen – Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders – Inspection /; Replacement

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.

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

EASA AD 2019-0078

Mar 29, 2019

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.

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

EASA AD 2019-0017

Jan 29, 2019

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.

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

EASA AD 2013-0184R2

Dec 3, 2018

Fuselage — Frame 47 Splice Fitting Holes Between Stringers 24 and 26 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0184R2 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the fuselage frame 47 splice fitting holes between stringers 24 and 26 on Airbus A300 and A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models and includes detailed inspection thresholds and intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600

EASA AD 2018-0170

Aug 6, 2018

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Hinge Arm / Barrel Pin – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST

EASA AD 2018-0161

Jul 25, 2018

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0161 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) support struts on Airbus A300, A300-600, and A310 aeroplanes. It applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these aircraft and focuses on detecting cracks caused by stress corrosion in the aluminium THS support struts. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential structural failure of the horizontal tailplane.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600
  • Airbus A310

EASA SIB NM-15-11

Mar 31, 2015

Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-15-11 provides information regarding potential safety improvements to the Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) software with part number 965-0976-0xx-218-218 and later. This bulletin is relevant to transport category airplanes equipped with Honeywell EGPWS, including Airbus A300 and other models using specified part numbers. The document highlights the importance of upgrading to the latest software versions to enhance terrain alerting capabilities.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A300

EASA SIB 2014-29

Oct 24, 2014

WITHDRAWN: Comments received indicate the need for a review of applicable recommendation

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2014-29 provides clarification on the minimum cabin crew requirements for twin aisle aeroplanes including Airbus A300, A310, A330, A340, A380, A350 series, Boeing 747, 767, 777, 787, DC10, MD11 series, and Lockheed L1011 series. It explains the operational and certification regulations governing cabin crew numbers, emphasizing the need for at least one cabin crew member per emergency exit on twin aisle aircraft due to evacuation management challenges. The bulletin addresses misunderstandings arising from Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 and highlights the importance of adequate cabin crew supervision for passenger safety during evacuations.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A300
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A380
  • Airbus A350
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 787
  • McDonnell Douglas DC10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD11
  • Lockheed L1011

EASA SIB NE-13-31

May 14, 2013

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Engines — Scavenge Oil Tube Coking and Proper Cleaning at Overhaul

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-13-31 issued by the FAA on May 9, 2013, addresses potential scavenge oil tube coking and nozzle blockage in Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series turbofan engines. This issue affects engines installed on aircraft such as the Airbus A300, A310, A330, Boeing 747-400, 767, 777, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11. The bulletin provides guidance on proper cleaning and inspection procedures during engine overhaul to prevent reduced oil flow and possible engine damage.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A300
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A330
  • Boeing 747-400
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11

EASA SIB NE-11-27

Apr 6, 2011

General Electric CF6-80 Engines - Improperly Welded Fuel Nozzles

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-11-27 addresses improperly welded fuel nozzles in General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines. These engines are installed on aircraft including Airbus A300, A310, A330, Boeing 747, 767, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11 series airplanes. The bulletin informs operators and maintenance personnel about the discovery of incomplete welds on specific fuel injector nozzles, which could lead to fuel leaks and potential engine shutdowns.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A300
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A330
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 767
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11