279 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A321.
EASA AD 2019-0309
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0309 is an amendment concerning Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the removal of a specific Aircraft Flight Manual Temporary Revision related to abnormal V alpha protection procedures. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A320 family models.
EASA AD 2019-0304R1
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0304R1 is an operational restriction directive affecting Airbus A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes equipped with certain International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. It addresses the risk of damage and potential fracture of low pressure turbine (LPT) third stage blades, which could lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive applies to specific aircraft serial numbers and engine part numbers identified in the document.
EASA AD 2019-0035R1
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0035R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and modification requirements for the electrical harness installation on Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253N aeroplanes. It targets specific aircraft serial numbers excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied in production. The directive aims to prevent potential fire or explosion risks caused by insufficient clearance between electrical harnesses and hydraulic pipes.
EASA AD 2019-0233
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0233 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses incomplete installations of overwing panel lug attachments that could compromise wing structural integrity. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.
EASA AD 2019-0232
Hydraulic Power — Hydraulic Reservoir Pressurisation Lines — Modification is a regulatory document applicable to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It addresses modifications related to the hydraulic reservoir pressurisation lines to ensure continued airworthiness and system reliability. The document provides guidance on required changes to maintain hydraulic system integrity on these aircraft types.
EASA AD 2019-0067R1
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0067R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the horizontal upper stiffeners of the lateral cockpit window frame on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections using high frequency eddy current methods to detect cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and configurations of these Airbus models, excluding certain modified aircraft.
EASA AD 2019-0196
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0196 is an airworthiness directive addressing improper heat treatment of certain structural parts in Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected cabin, cargo compartment, and airframe parts to ensure structural integrity. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and references Airbus Service Bulletins for inspection procedures.
EASA AD 2019-0173
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the vertical stiffeners of the lateral window frames at frame 4 on both left-hand and right-hand sides to detect cracks. The directive provides specific inspection and repair instructions through Airbus service bulletins.
EASA AD 2019-0167
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0167 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear side stay attachment on Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-271N, and A321-231 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates detailed inspections of the left-hand and right-hand main landing gear side stay attachment outboard lugs to detect damage caused by incorrect tooling during production. This AD aims to ensure the structural integrity of the landing gear attachment to the wing.
EASA AD 2019-0150
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0150 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on various Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates replacement of specific rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals identified by part numbers 1795M36P01 and 1795M36P02 due to risk of cracks leading to uncontained engine failure. It provides detailed affected serial numbers and compliance requirements for operators and maintenance organizations.
EASA AD 2019-0146
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0146 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900. The directive focuses on the replacement of rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals that are susceptible to cracking if removed and re-installed on different HPT disks. It mandates specific inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected engines.
EASA AD 2019-0122
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0122 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection, repair, and modification of the fuselage side box beam flange in the Frame 43 area on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to aircraft with Airbus modification 21202 embodied in production, excluding those with modification 152569. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair cracks that could compromise structural integrity.
EASA AD 2019-0106
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency applicable to Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of damaged container/galley end stop bumpers to ensure the secure positioning of galleys on the aircraft. The directive applies to specific Airbus models and serial numbers as listed in the relevant Airbus Service Bulletins.
EASA AD 2019-0098
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0098 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the forward emergency exit door doublers on Airbus A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 aeroplanes. It requires a one-time detailed inspection of the internal upper doublers on both left-hand and right-hand sides of the forward emergency exit doors to detect any drill-start defects. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers listed in the document.
EASA AD 2019-0094
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0094 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-251N, A321-253N, A321-271N, and A321-272N aeroplanes. It addresses issues with the Bleed Monitoring Computer (BMC) software that regulate pneumatic bleed temperature on these aircraft models. The directive mandates modification or replacement of affected BMC software to ensure safe operation.
EASA AD 2019-0085
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aeroplanes including the A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077, 89794015, and 891511-14 due to a manufacturing defect. This AD mandates inspection of the hand valve assembly on affected oxygen cylinders to prevent oxygen leakage and potential safety hazards.
EASA AD 2019-0081
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-251N, A321-253N, A321-271N, and A321-272N aeroplanes. The directive addresses fire protection pipe connections in the pylon area that may have been under-torqued during final assembly. It mandates re-torqueing these connections to ensure proper safety margins in case of engine fire.
EASA AD 2019-0068
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0068 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A320-251N and A321-253N aeroplanes. It addresses cracks found in pylon block seals, specifically part numbers D0003167600000 and D0003167600100, which could compromise firewall integrity between the pylon and nacelle. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of these seals to ensure continued airworthiness.
EASA AD 2019-0056
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0056 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 06 issue 2. The directive ensures that operators comply with updated maintenance and replacement requirements for life-limited components to maintain continued airworthiness.
EASA AD 2018-0259R1
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.