EASA Regulations for Airbus A320

280 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A320.

EASA AD 2026-0144

Stabilizers – Rudder Outer Skin – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0144 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the rudder outer skin on certain Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft models. It applies specifically to Airbus A320-251N, A320-252N, A321-252NX, and A320-271N aeroplanes with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates inspections to detect dents caused by storage trolleys during production that could lead to structural damage and reduced control of the aircraft.

Jul 21, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0142

Wings – Main Landing Gear Support Rib 5 – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0142 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates inspections of the main landing gear support rib 5 due to identified quality issues that could lead to fatigue damage and potential structural failure. It applies to affected parts listed by part and serial numbers in the directive's appendix.

Jul 20, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0136

Flights Controls – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Ballscrew Lower Splines – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0136 is an airworthiness directive addressing corrosion issues in the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) ballscrew lower splines on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to specific THSA part numbers that may suffer corrosion leading to potential loss of control of the airplane. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 10, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0134

Flight Controls – Elevator Aileron Computer – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0134 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of the Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific ELAC part numbers associated with these aircraft models and aims to ensure continued safe flight control operation. The directive updates previous requirements related to ELAC replacement and installation.

Jul 8, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0133

Fuselage – Centre Fuselage Forward Pressure Bulkhead – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0133 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the centre fuselage forward pressure bulkhead on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to various models and serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications embodied in production or service. The directive mandates repetitive rototest inspections of the forward pressure bulkhead hole C1 and provides an optional terminating modification.

Jul 8, 2026

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EASA AD 2025-0274R1

Fire Protection – Fire Panel – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0274R1 is a regulatory update addressing fire panel inspections on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It targets specific fire panel part numbers that have been linked to incidents of engine fire switch self-releasing, which could cause uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns. The directive mandates inspections, replacements, and installation requirements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jul 7, 2026

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EASA AD 2025-0158R2

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Door Actuators – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0158R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspections and corrective actions for main landing gear door actuators on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It targets actuators with specific part number 114122015 and serial numbers listed in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32N033-24, aiming to prevent landing gear extension issues caused by actuator assembly errors. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and eventual replacement or modification of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 7, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0130

Electrical Systems Installation – Battery Retaining Rods – Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing battery retaining rods on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and potential replacement or reidentification of affected battery retaining rods with Part Number D9241023700000 to prevent battery displacement and associated electrical system failures.

Jul 6, 2026

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EASA AD 2025-0171R2

Engine – High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 1 Blade – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0171R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspections of high pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 blades on CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections of specific affected turbine blades to detect cracks and prevent potential in-flight engine failures. It applies to multiple LEAP-1A engine variants and specifies affected part numbers for inspection and corrective actions.

Jul 3, 2026

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EASA AD 2025-0237R1

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings – 80 VU Rack Attachments – Inspection / Repair

The document titled '[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings – 80 VU Rack Attachments – Inspection / Repair' is a correction notice related to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. It addresses inspection and repair procedures for the 80 VU rack attachments used in these aircraft. The correction ensures accurate maintenance guidelines for these specific equipment components.

Jun 24, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0120

Fuselage – Lateral Window Frame – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0120 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections of the fuselage lateral window frame on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 NEO aircraft models. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections of the horizontal upper stiffeners at fuselage frame 4 to detect cracks and requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found. This directive applies to specific MSN aircraft except those with certain Airbus modifications embodied in production.

Jun 23, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0037

Equipment/Furnishings — Evacuation Slide/Inflation Hose Assemblies — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0037 is an official safety directive addressing evacuation slide inflation hose assemblies on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It targets specific inflation hose assemblies and door evacuation slides identified by part and serial numbers that have been found to fail during emergency evacuations. The directive mandates the replacement of affected evacuation slides to ensure proper inflation and safe evacuation.

Feb 25, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0028

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0028 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft family. It addresses updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items. This directive mandates compliance with revised maintenance tasks and intervals to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models.

Feb 11, 2026

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EASA AD 26-022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-022 is a proposed amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and updates the safe life airworthiness limitation items. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest Airbus ALS Part 1, Revision 11 issue 2.

Feb 4, 2026

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EASA AD 26-023

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-023 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements, introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 family models.

Feb 4, 2026

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EASA AD 26-024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-024 is a proposed amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 concerning System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 family models.

Feb 4, 2026

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EASA AD 26-025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-025 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, applying to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models. The directive mandates compliance with the latest Airbus ALS Part 5, Revision 10, to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 4, 2026

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EASA AD 2026-0017

Equipment / Furnishings — Galley — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0017 is an inspection directive addressing forward-facing galley equipment on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for specific galley part numbers to prevent damage such as delamination and corrosion that could lead to trolley detachment during emergency landings. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Jan 23, 2026

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EASA AD 25-196

Fuselage — Forward Fuselage Skin Panels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal 25-196 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for forward fuselage skin panels on specific Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It applies to certain serial numbers and targets panels with potential thickness deviations identified by an Airbus supplier. The directive mandates inspections and possible corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Dec 17, 2025

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EASA AD 2025-0274

[Correction] Fire Protection — Fire Panel — Inspection

The document titled '[Correction] Fire Protection — Fire Panel — Inspection' is a correction notice related to the Airbus S.A.S. aircraft types A318, A319, A320, and A321. It addresses inspection procedures for the fire protection fire panel systems on these specific Airbus models. The correction aims to clarify or amend previous instructions to ensure proper maintenance and safety compliance.

Dec 11, 2025

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