EASA Regulations for Airbus A310

45 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A310.

EASA AD 2022-0078

May 4, 2022

Fuselage — Door Frames Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0078 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300-600 and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of rivet heads at specific door frame holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models and requires repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2022-0060

Apr 1, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 / Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0060 is an amendment addressing the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 and Certification Maintenance Requirements for Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes. This directive mandates new and more restrictive maintenance tasks, including a functional check of the hydraulic reservoirs for air leakage. It applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these aircraft types.

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

EASA AD 2022-0058

Mar 28, 2022

Windows — Windshields — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0058 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for SAINT-GOBAIN SULLY front windshields installed on Airbus A300, A300-600, A310, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections and electrical test measurements of affected windshield parts to ensure structural integrity and prevent in-flight windshield failure. The directive applies to all certified models and manufacturer serial numbers of these Airbus aircraft.

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

EASA AD 2021-0257

Nov 17, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0257 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to structural maintenance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2021-0205

Sep 14, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0205 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.4, focusing on damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance instructions related to the nose, center fuselage, and engine mount areas.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310

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 2020-0267

Dec 3, 2020

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0267 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, specifically concerning system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for certain parts such as the main landing gear retraction actuator sliding rod with Part Number D58006. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing revised maintenance tasks and life limits.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2020-0112R1

May 27, 2020

Fuselage – Structure, Windshield Frame and Closing Panel / Circumferential Junction Areas – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0112R1 is an updated directive addressing structural inspections on Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of specific fuselage areas, including the windshield frame and circumferential junctions, to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to all certified Airbus A310 models and serial numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2020-0108

May 14, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0108 is an official regulatory document addressing a safety issue on Airbus A300-600 and A310 aeroplanes. It specifically targets Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) with Part Number 01N65900 installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates modifications to improve protection against electrical current injection that could cause battery fires.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2019-0188

Jul 31, 2019

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.

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

EASA AD 2019-0091

Apr 26, 2019

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0091 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models of Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 03 and Variation 3.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of Airbus A310 aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310

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 2019-0014

Jan 29, 2019

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.

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

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 2019-0006

Jan 17, 2019

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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0174

Aug 14, 2018

Wings — Top Skin Stringer Joints at Rib 19 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0174 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the top skin stringer joints at Rib 19 on both wings to prevent structural integrity issues. The directive mandates specific inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310

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 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