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EASA Regulations for Airbus A318

172 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A318.

EASA AD 2021-0167

Wings — Stringer Attachments at Rib 2 to Rib 7 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0167 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and modification of the stringer attachments at wing ribs 2 to 7 to address potential structural integrity issues. The directive applies to various serial numbers and configurations except those already modified by specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins.

Jul 14, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0115R1

Fuel — Pumps — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0115R1 is a regulatory document addressing a safety issue with fuel pumps, Part Number P99C38-605, installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates the replacement of affected fuel pumps due to a potential manufacturing defect that could lead to an ignition source in the fuel tank. This AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Jul 5, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0140

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0085

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0140 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations, specifically the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 8.5, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow these updated maintenance requirements.

Jun 14, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0108

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0091

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0108 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as defined in Airbus ALS Part 3 Variation 7.3. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Apr 20, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0062

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Rear Frames — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0062 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for low pressure turbine rear frames on CFM International CFM56-5B series engines, commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections for cracks in specific turbine rear frame parts and outlines corrective actions to prevent engine failure.

Mar 5, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0049

Fire Protection — Operational Limitation Doors — Cargo Door Seals — Cleaning / Greasing / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0049 is an operational limitation and maintenance directive affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with cargo door seals that may cause reduced halon concentration in cargo compartments, potentially compromising fire extinguishing system effectiveness. The directive applies to specific part numbers of forward, aft, and bulk cargo door seals and mandates cleaning, greasing, and eventual replacement with improved seals.

Feb 18, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0045

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0172

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0045 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and repairs of the 80VU rack attachments, including lower lateral fittings, lower central support, and upper fittings, to address potential damage that could compromise flight control and communication systems housed in the rack.

Feb 16, 2021
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EASA AD 2018-0289R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0111

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0289R1 is an amendment addressing inspection and repair requirements for door stop fitting holes at fuselage frames 16 and 20 on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive rototest inspections and corrective actions to detect and fix cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive also provides an optional terminating modification to extend inspection intervals and ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 10, 2021
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EASA AD 2020-0280

Fuselage — Skin Above Lap Joint — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0280 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the fuselage skin above the lap joint on Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and mandates inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage area between fuselage frames 35 and 47 above lap joint stringer 6 on both left and right sides. The directive aims to prevent potential in-flight depressurization caused by undetected cracks.

Dec 14, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0274

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0196

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0274 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, and A380 series. The directive addresses the replacement and maintenance of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries installed on these aircraft to prevent reduced battery capacity and ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Dec 10, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0270

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0102

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0270 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses mandatory maintenance requirements related to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, specifically the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. The directive updates compliance instructions to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models.

Dec 7, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0258

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0175

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0258 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and maintenance of main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aircraft. It applies to specific batches of MLG sliding tubes identified by part and serial numbers that may have been improperly inspected during overhaul, potentially leading to fatigue cracks and MLG collapse. This directive mandates repetitive visual inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 19, 2020
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EASA AD 2015-0218R1

Fuselage — Cabin / Cargo Compartment Parts — Inspection / Replacement [Wrong Material]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0218R1 is an updated safety directive addressing certain Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of specific cabin and cargo compartment parts made from incorrect aluminium alloy material. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by identifying and correcting the use of wrong materials in these aircraft components.

Oct 28, 2020
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EASA AD 2019-0197R1

Fuel — Fuel Level Sensor Support Bracket — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0197R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement of fuel level sensor support brackets on Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models and serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 158133 incorporated. The directive mandates replacing certain fuel level sensor brackets to prevent potential ignition sources in fuel tanks.

Oct 14, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0219

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0091

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0219 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Variation 7.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Oct 12, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0193

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0193 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement of main landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific part numbers of the main landing gear sliding tubes that have exceeded 4 years or 5,000 flight cycles since last overhaul or repair. The directive mandates a one-time general visual inspection and, if cracks are found, replacement of the affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Sep 7, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0174

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0229

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0174 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses structural concerns related to outer flaps and tabs that were manufactured with improper heat treatment or wrong materials. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

Aug 5, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0165

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Main Fitting — Replacement [Reduced Life Limit]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0165 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear main fitting (part number 50-3751048-00) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific serial numbers of the affected parts and mandates replacement or life limit reductions due to potential sub-surface cavities caused by improper oil removal during production. The directive affects all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed Airbus models.

Jul 23, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0036R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0085

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0036R1 is an updated regulatory requirement issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain the structural integrity of these aircraft by following specified maintenance tasks and intervals.

Jun 24, 2020
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EASA AD 2020-0133

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0049

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0133 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the issue of air leakage through certain cargo door seals that could reduce the effectiveness of the cargo compartment fire extinguishing system. The directive applies to specific part numbers of forward, aft, and bulk cargo door seals installed on these aircraft models.

Jun 10, 2020
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