EASA Regulations for Airbus A320

286 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A320.

EASA AD 2024-0002

Jan 4, 2024

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0002 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seal on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600 through 737-900ER series aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential damage caused by cracks and honeycomb separation in the affected seals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • CFM International CFM56-5C
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A340
  • Boeing 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2023-0212

Dec 6, 2023

Fuselage – Double Joggle Area at Frame 16 and Frame 20 – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0212 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes to address potential cracks in the fuselage double joggle areas at frames 16 and 20 on both right-hand and left-hand sides. The directive applies to both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) models, requiring special detailed inspections and optional modifications to reinforce affected areas. This directive ensures continued structural integrity and airworthiness of the affected Airbus aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2023-0209

Nov 22, 2023

Oxygen – Chemical Oxygen Generators – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing chemical oxygen generators installed on various Airbus aircraft models including A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series. The directive targets specific part numbers of chemical oxygen generators that have shown failures to activate, potentially reducing oxygen availability in emergencies. It mandates replacement of affected oxygen generators to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

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

EASA AD 2023-0205

Nov 21, 2023

Wings — Front Spar Vertical Stringers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the front spar vertical stringers on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to various models including CEO and NEO configurations, focusing on detecting cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates special detailed inspections using high-frequency eddy-current and rototest methods to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD 2023-0196

Nov 10, 2023

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0179

Oct 11, 2023

Fuselage — Cargo Door Frame Attachment Drillings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0179 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the cargo door frame attachment drillings on Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253NX aeroplanes. It focuses on detecting and correcting oversized fastener holes in the fuselage skin panel assembly to maintain structural integrity. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action instructions based on Airbus Service Bulletins A320-53-1493 and A320-53-1494.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320214216251N271N
  • Airbus A321253NX

EASA AD 2021-0180-CN

Sep 5, 2023

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0180-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2021-0180R2 concerning inspection and replacement of crew and passenger oxygen cylinders on various Airbus aircraft models. The affected aircraft include Airbus A300, A300-600, A310, A300F4-608ST, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 series. The directive addressed oxygen cylinders with specific part numbers that had a manufacturing defect potentially causing oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2020-0005R1

Aug 17, 2023

Fuselage — Windshield Central Lower Node Continuity Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0005R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the windshield central lower node continuity fittings on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair fatigue cracks in these fittings to prevent potential structural failure and decompression risks. The directive applies to specific aircraft configurations excluding those with certain Airbus modifications embodied in production or service.

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

EASA AD 2022-0120R2

Jul 28, 2023

Equiment / Furnishings – 80VU Rack Attachments – Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0120R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for the 80VU rack attachments on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and focuses on detecting and correcting damage to the rack fittings that house critical flight control and communication computers. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD 2023-0153

Jul 26, 2023

Fuselage – Cargo Door Frame Attachment Drillings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0153 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253NX aeroplanes. It addresses an issue with the cargo door frame-to-fuselage skin panel assembly where oversized drill holes were found, potentially compromising the structural integrity of the fuselage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0111R1

Jul 26, 2023

Wings — Overwing Panel / Lug Attachment — Inspection

The document titled Wings — Overwing Panel / Lug Attachment — Inspection is an Airworthiness Directive issued for AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It addresses inspection requirements for the overwing panel and lug attachment areas on these aircraft types to ensure structural integrity and safety. The directive provides guidance on inspection procedures specific to these Airbus models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0151

Jul 25, 2023

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0151 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 damage tolerant airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items Revision 09 Variation 9.3. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by introducing new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations.

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

EASA AD 2023-0150

Jul 20, 2023

Fuselage — Crossbeam Splicing at Frames 16 and 20 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0150 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the fuselage crossbeam splicing at frames 16 and 20 on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific serial numbers except those with certain Airbus modifications embodied in production or service. The directive mandates repetitive special detailed inspections to detect early cracks that could compromise structural integrity.

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

EASA AD 2023-0106R1

Jul 18, 2023

Fuel — Fuel Pump — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0106R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of specific fuel pumps on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It targets fuel pumps with part numbers 568-1-27202-001, 002, 005 (Pump A) and 568-1-27202-02R (Pump B) installed in various fuel tank locations. This directive aims to prevent potential in-tank ignition risks caused by pump failures and cavitation erosion.

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

EASA AD 2023-0108

May 26, 2023

Engine – Forward Outer Seal, High Pressure Compressor Stages 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools and High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 1 Disks – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0108 is issued for CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It addresses the replacement of forward outer seals, high pressure compressor stages 6-10 compressor rotor spools, and high pressure turbine rotor stage 1 disks due to potential manufacturing defects. This directive mandates corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent engine part failures.

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

EASA AD 2023-0093R1

May 15, 2023

Landing Gear — Braking and Steering Control Unit — Replacement / Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment; Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Relays — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0093R1 is an amendment addressing the replacement and inspection of Braking and Steering Control Units (BSCU) and relays on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models and serial numbers, focusing on BSCUs with part number E21327307 and relays installed at FIN positions 24GG and 25GG. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks related to braking and steering control failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0234R1

May 11, 2023

Information Systems — Electronic Flight Bag Universal Serial Bus Receptacle — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0234R1 is a regulatory update addressing the modification of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Universal Serial Bus (USB) receptacles installed on various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777 models, Bombardier CL-600 series, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to affected USB receptacles to prevent overheating and potential smoke or fumes in the cockpit. This AD applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as detailed in the directive's appendix.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • Fokker CRR-0146
  • Fokker CRR-0185
  • Fokker CRR-0186
  • Fokker CRR-0190
  • Fokker CRR-0206
  • Fokker CRR-0210
  • Fokker CRR-0241
  • Fokker CRR-0265
  • Fokker CRR-0290
  • Fokker CRR-0300
  • Fokker CRR-0309
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F28
  • Boeing 747
  • Bombardier CL-600

EASA AD US-2021-21-02

Mar 28, 2023

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-11-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-21-02 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus SAS airplanes including models A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 series, A340 series, and A380-800 series equipped with parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This directive targets the reduction in battery capacity caused by repetitive disconnection and reconnection of these PMA Ni-Cd batteries during airplane parking or storage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A380800