EASA Regulations for Airbus A320

286 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A320.

EASA AD 2020-0274

Dec 10, 2020

Electrical Power – Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries – Replacement

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0270

Dec 7, 2020

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0258

Nov 19, 2020

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0250

Nov 11, 2020

Powerplant — Engine Mount Shackle — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0250 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific forward engine mount shackle assemblies. It addresses potential premature wear and failure of the forward engine mount shackles, which could lead to engine detachment in flight. The directive applies to certain part numbers of engine mount shackles and requires replacement with serviceable parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2015-0218R1

Oct 28, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0197R1

Oct 14, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0219

Oct 12, 2020

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0193

Sep 7, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0176

Aug 5, 2020

Fuel — Flight with Fuel and KATHON FP 1.5 Biocide Mixture — Prohibition

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0176 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA that applies to Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes, specifically certain variants including the A319-151N, A320-251N, and A321-253NX among others. The directive prohibits flight operations with fuel mixed with KATHON FP 1.5 biocide due to reported engine performance issues. It mandates removal of the biocide mixture from affected fuel system parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0174

Aug 5, 2020

Wings – Outer Flaps and Tabs – Identification/ Inspection (Improper Heat Treatment) / Replacement (Wrong Material)

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0165

Jul 23, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0155

Jul 14, 2020

Communications / Cabin Systems — Removable Display Unit and Display Docking Station Attachment Interface — Operational Restriction / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units and display docking stations installed on Airbus A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and affected part numbers of display docking stations used in zones where baby bassinets or cabin attendant seats are installed. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent detachment of removable display units that could cause injury to occupants.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0153

Jul 10, 2020

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Clips, Shear Webs and Angles — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0153 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of rear fuselage clips, shear webs, and angles on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models except those with Airbus modification 30975 embodied in production. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by mandating replacement of affected parts identified during fatigue testing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0148

Jul 6, 2020

Fuel — Low Pressure Shut Off Valve — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0148 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to fuel leaks from low pressure shut off valves located on engine #1 and engine #2 pylon areas. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent possible fuel spillage and fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0036R1

Jun 24, 2020

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0040R1

Jun 16, 2020

Fuselage — Overwing Emergency Exit Cut-Outs in Section 15 — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0040R1 is a regulatory update addressing structural cracks found on overwing emergency exit door cut-outs in fuselage section 15 of Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes. This directive applies to various A319 and A320 models except those with specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied. It mandates inspections, repairs, and modifications to ensure continued structural integrity and compliance with extended service goals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0135

Jun 15, 2020

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0135 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of high pressure turbine rotor stage 2 discs on CFM International LEAP-1A engines. This directive applies to various LEAP-1A engine models installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates inspection and replacement of specific affected turbine discs to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International LEAP-1A
  • CFM International LEAP-1C
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0133

Jun 10, 2020

Fire Protection – Cargo Door Seals – Cleaning / Greasing

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0130

Jun 8, 2020

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Torque Link Apex Pin — Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement and inspection of the main landing gear torque link Apex pins on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific parts identified by part number 201383606 and serial numbers listed in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32N018-20 Revision 01. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with torque link pin failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0125

Jun 2, 2020

Aircraft Flight Manual Section Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0125 is an amendment addressing flight control law limitations on Airbus A320neo aircraft models A320-251N, A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-271N, A320-272N, and A320-273N. It mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate temporary revisions or later AFM revisions that include new center of gravity (CG) envelopes enabled by Airbus modification 163923. This directive aims to ensure safe operation by limiting flight configurations that could reduce angle of attack protection efficiency.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A320neo