EASA Regulations for Airbus A321

279 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A321.

EASA AD 2019-0012

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0174

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321 aeroplanes, specifically models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. The directive addresses the inspection and possible replacement of outer flap parts made from incorrect aluminum alloy material. It mandates a special detailed inspection of suspected outer flap parts to ensure structural integrity and continued airworthiness.

Jan 24, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0010

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Jan 23, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR 42ATR 72Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0005

Equipment / Furnishings — Cabin Attendant Seat — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0005 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the modification of cabin attendant seats on Airbus A320 and A321 aeroplanes. It specifically applies to certain serial numbers of the A320-214, A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-231 models. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the deformation of the seat backrest which could impede evacuation.

Jan 14, 2019

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EASA AD 2018-0137R1

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Aft Fixed Fairings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0137R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection of pylon aft fixed fairings (AFF) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with CFM pylons post-modification 33844. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect fatigue-induced cracks in the pylon AFF structure, particularly focusing on the upper spar at rib 15, and outlines corrective actions and optional terminating modifications. It applies to all serial numbers with the specified modification embodied in production.

Jan 9, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0288

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0036

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0288 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Dec 21, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0256

Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Actuator — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0256 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) actuators, part number 764711C, on Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-233, A321-211, and A321-231 aircraft with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates replacement of affected RAT actuators due to a manufacturing defect that could prevent RAT deployment. This AD applies to certain Airbus A320 and A321 models and aims to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Nov 28, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0233R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0115

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0233R1 is a regulatory update addressing structural integrity concerns in Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of cargo compartment fitting brackets, tack, and rivet holes to detect and repair fatigue damage. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and configurations of these Airbus models.

Nov 28, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0255

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0026

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0026 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. This directive provides updated instructions and mandatory actions to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It replaces previous directives to incorporate the latest safety findings and regulatory standards.

Nov 27, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0218

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0228

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0218 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive internal and external inspections of the center and outer wing box at the Rib 1 junction due to non-compliant taperlok fasteners that could compromise structural integrity. The directive includes detailed inspection thresholds and intervals to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 26, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0231

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0047

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0231 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 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations as specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 Revision 05. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed Airbus A320 family models.

Oct 25, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0189

Navigation — Back Up Speed Scale / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0189 is an amendment applicable to Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the reliability of airspeed information displayed on the Primary Flight Display under extreme icing conditions by mandating amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual related to the Back-Up Speed Scale function. This directive ensures flight crews receive accurate operational procedures to manage potential erroneous airspeed indications caused by angle of attack sensor blockages.

Aug 30, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0180

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0067

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0180 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the airworthiness limitations related to the Certification Maintenance Requirements as specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 06. This directive ensures that operators comply with updated maintenance tasks and intervals to maintain aircraft safety.

Aug 27, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0060R1

Oxygen — Crew Oxygen / Oxygen Pipe Corrosion — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0060R1 is a regulatory document addressing corrosion issues in crew oxygen pipe assemblies with Part Number D3511032000640 installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected oxygen pipes from specific batch numbers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the oxygen supply system for flight crew members. It applies to various manufacturer serial numbers including certain A320 and A321 NEO models.

Jul 19, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0135R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0204

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0135R1 is an updated directive addressing the inspection and replacement of Main Landing Gear (MLG) sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific MLG sliding tubes identified by part and serial numbers in Safran and Airbus service bulletins. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential sliding tube failure that could lead to landing gear collapse.

Jul 6, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0131

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0266

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0266 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive supersedes previous related airworthiness directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It provides updated instructions and mandates for inspections or modifications as necessary.

Jun 19, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0110

Engine — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0110 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-271N, A321-271N, A321-272N, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It addresses a software issue in the Full Authority Digital Engine Control Electronic Engine Controllers (FADEC EEC) that could prevent engine restart under certain conditions. The directive mandates modification of affected FADEC EECs to software standard FCS4.4 to ensure safe engine restart capability.

May 18, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A320-271NAirbus A321-271NAirbus A321-272NAirbus A321-271NXAirbus A321-272NX

EASA AD 2018-0102

Wings — Rib 5 to Rear Spar Attachment — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0102 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321 aeroplanes, specifically models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. The directive mandates inspection of the wing rib 5 to rear spar attachments on both left and right wings to ensure structural integrity. It addresses a potential manufacturing defect involving fastener failures that could compromise wing safety.

Apr 27, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0091

Fuselage — Belly Fairing and Keel Beam Side Panel Attachment Angles — Inspection / Replacement / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0091 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection, replacement, and repair requirements for the belly fairing and keel beam side panel attachment titanium angles to ensure structural integrity. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to detect and fix cracks in these components.

Apr 20, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0041R1

[Correction] Engine — Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0041R1 is a correction and revision to the original emergency AD addressing operational restrictions for certain Airbus A320-271N, A321-271N, and A321-272N aeroplanes equipped with specific International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. The directive targets engines with serial numbers P770450 to P770614 that are susceptible to high pressure compressor aft hub knife edge seal cracks, which can lead to in-flight shutdowns. It mandates operational limitations to mitigate the risk of dual engine failure and restricts Extended range Two-engine Operations (ETOPS) for affected engines.

Apr 4, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2015-0135R3

Navigation — Angle of Attack Sensors — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0135R3 is an amendment addressing the replacement of Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to various AOA sensor part numbers from manufacturers including Thales, UTC Aerospace, and SEXTANT/THOMSON. The directive mandates modifications to ensure continued safe operation by preventing loss of control caused by blocked or malfunctioning AOA sensors.

Mar 13, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321