EASA Regulations for Airbus A321 NEO

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A321 NEO.

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EASA AD 2026-0182R1

Sep 22, 2026

Stabilizers – Elevators – Inspections / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0182R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspections and replacement of elevators on Airbus A319 and A321 NEO models. It applies to specific elevator part numbers that lack Airbus modification 35515, which could lead to structural integrity issues due to water ingress and disbonding. The directive mandates thermographic inspections and replacement of affected elevator parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A319 NEO
  • Airbus A321 NEO

EASA AD 2026-0182

Sep 21, 2026

Stabilizers – Elevators – Inspections / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0182 is issued for Airbus A319 and A321 NEO aeroplanes addressing inspections and replacement of elevators without Airbus modification 35515. This directive targets elevators with specific part numbers that were incorrectly listed as eligible for installation, potentially affecting the structural integrity of the elevator. It mandates thermographic inspections and replacement of affected elevator parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A319 NEO
  • Airbus A321 NEO

EASA AD 2026-0120

Jun 23, 2026

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A321 NEO