EASA Regulations for Airbus A320

286 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A320.

EASA AD 2021-0228

Oct 12, 2021

Wings — Centre and Outer Wing Box Lower Panels / Stiffeners — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0228 mandates repetitive inspections of the centre and outer wing box lower panels and stiffeners at the Rib 1 junction on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. This directive addresses potential structural integrity issues caused by non-compliant taperlok fasteners in the wing-to-fuselage junction. The inspections include both internal and external special detailed inspections as specified in Airbus Service Bulletins.

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

EASA AD 2021-0227

Oct 11, 2021

Fuselage – Double Joggle Area Frame 16 and Frame 20 – Inspection /; Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0227 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the detection of cracks in the double joggle areas at fuselage frames 16 and 20, which could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates repetitive special detailed inspections and provides optional modification instructions to reinforce the affected areas.

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

EASA AD 2015-0036R4

Oct 8, 2021

Fuselage — Fuselage Skin Repairs — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0036R4 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of fuselage external skin repairs on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic, eddy current, or visual inspections of specific fuselage skin doubler installations to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these Airbus models and references updated Structural Repair Manuals and Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A53N007-14.

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

EASA AD 2021-0183R1

Sep 20, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings – Galleys – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0183R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for forward-facing galleys installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive general visual inspections of specified galley parts to detect damage such as delamination and corrosion that could compromise trolley retention during emergency landings. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus models and references specific Airbus Service Bulletins for inspection procedures.

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

EASA AD 2020-0085R1

Aug 6, 2021

Powerplant — Aft Engine Mount Retainers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0085R1 is a regulatory update addressing the replacement and inspection of aft engine mount retainers on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with CFM56-5A/5B engines. The directive focuses on preventing in-flight loss of aft engine mount links due to cracked or broken retainers caused by vibration and surface finish issues. It applies to specific part numbers of aft engine mount assemblies and includes instructions for inspections, replacements, and modifications.

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

EASA AD 2021-0111R1

Aug 5, 2021

Windows — Windshields — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0111R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for windshields installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates detailed and electrical test inspections of specific affected windshield parts to ensure structural integrity and prevent in-flight windshield failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the listed Airbus models and specifies affected part numbers grouped by risk level.

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

EASA AD 2017-0132R2

Aug 3, 2021

Engine — Forward Engine Mount Main Beam Snout — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0132R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the replacement of forward engine mount main beam snouts on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with CFM56-5A and CFM56-5B engines. The directive targets specific part numbers 642-2006-501 and 642-2006-503 of the forward engine mount main beam assemblies due to potential wear issues that could lead to engine detachment. It mandates inspections and replacement actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

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

EASA AD 2021-0175

Jul 23, 2021

[Correction] Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0175 is a corrective AD addressing inspection requirements for main landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive general visual inspections of affected landing gear sliding tubes identified in three batches, with specific part and serial numbers, to detect cracks caused by improper magnetic particle inspections during overhaul. The AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models and includes instructions for corrective actions and terminating actions.

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

EASA AD 2021-0172

Jul 20, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0120

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0120 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive supersedes previous related directives to update and consolidate airworthiness instructions for these aircraft types. It ensures continued operational safety and regulatory compliance for operators of these Airbus models.

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

EASA AD 2021-0167

Jul 14, 2021

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.

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

EASA AD 2021-0115R1

Jul 5, 2021

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.

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

EASA AD 2021-0150

Jun 25, 2021

Navigation – Master Minimum Equipment List – Integrated Standby Instrument System – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0150 is an interim safety directive affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 neo family aircraft. It addresses potential unreliable airspeed indications during take-off caused by erroneous pitot probe data, which could lead to unstable flight paths and reduced aircraft control. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A321 neo

EASA AD 2021-0140

Jun 14, 2021

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

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.

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

EASA AD 2021-0108

Apr 20, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Certification Maintenance Requirement – Amendment

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.

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

EASA AD 2021-0097

Mar 31, 2021

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Case — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0097 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of specific High Pressure Turbine (HPT) cases with identified defective port castings to prevent potential failure. The directive applies to multiple LEAP-1A engine variants and aims to ensure continued safe operation by removing affected parts from service.

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

EASA AD 2021-0062

Mar 5, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0049

Feb 18, 2021

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.

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

EASA AD 2021-0045

Feb 16, 2021

Equipment / Furnishing – 80VU Rack Attachments – Inspection / Repair

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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0289R1

Feb 10, 2021

Fuselage – Service Door Stop Fitting Hole – Inspection / Repair

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.

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

EASA AD 2020-0280

Dec 14, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320