EASA Regulations for Airbus A321

285 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A321.

EASA AD 2022-0030

Feb 25, 2022

Fuselage – Inner Cap and Frame Flange at Frame 68 Stringer 22 – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the inner cap and web horizontal flange at frame 68 stringer 22 to detect cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. The directive applies to specific Airbus models except those with certain production modifications or service bulletin embodiments.

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

EASA AD 2022-0028

Feb 22, 2022

Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Normal Procedures — Amendment / Navigation — Master Minimum Equipment List — Integrated Standby Instrument System — Amendment / Flight Controls — Elevator Aileron Computer System - Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific affected Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) systems. This directive addresses potential unsafe conditions related to erroneous airspeed indications during take-off caused by certain ELAC standards. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List, as well as modification of the flight control system through ELAC upgrades.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0002R1

Feb 16, 2022

Stabilizers — Rudder — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0002R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of rudders on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to rudders modified according to specific Airbus Service Bulletins and aims to ensure structural integrity by mandating inspections and corrective actions. The directive covers all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2022-0007

Jan 19, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0007 is an airworthiness directive addressing the LEAP-1A series engines manufactured by CFM International, installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks as specified in the LEAP-1A Engine Shop Manual Chapter 05 and related service bulletins. The directive applies to various LEAP-1A engine models and specific life-limited parts identified by part and serial numbers.

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

EASA AD 2021-0279

Dec 15, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Doghouse Placard — Installation

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Doghouse Placard — Installation is a regulatory communication concerning the installation of doghouse placards on Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. It addresses specific equipment and furnishing requirements related to these aircraft types. The document provides guidance on proper placard installation to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Other
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0263

Nov 19, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Aft Lavatory Quick Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A321 models, specifically A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, and A321-271NX with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the replacement of the quick release pin in the aft lavatory equipment due to safety concerns. It mandates modification and reidentification of affected lavatory parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0256

Nov 16, 2021

Wings – Bottom Wing Skin Panel 2 – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses potential fatigue cracking in the bottom wing skin panel 2 around the wing manhole access panels on aircraft equipped with Sharklets. The directive mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect and correct any cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0242

Nov 8, 2021

Fuselage — Door Stop Fitting Holes at Frame 66/68 — Inspection / Repair

The document titled 'Fuselage — Door Stop Fitting Holes at Frame 66/68 — Inspection / Repair' is an AIRBUS S.A.S. type designation applicable to the A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses inspection and repair requirements related to the door stop fitting holes located at fuselage frames 66 and 68. The document provides guidance to ensure structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft components.

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

EASA AD 2021-0241

Nov 8, 2021

Wings – Front Spar Vertical Stringers – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0241 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of the wing front spar vertical stringers to detect and prevent cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft. This directive applies to various Airbus models except those modified with specific structural reinforcements related to sharklet installations.

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

EASA AD 2021-0229

Nov 5, 2021

Wings — Outer Flaps and Tabs — Identification/ Inspection (Improper Heat Treatment) / Replacement (Wrong Material)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0229 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It focuses on the identification, inspection, and replacement of outer flaps and tabs that may have been improperly heat-treated or manufactured from the wrong material. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the structural integrity of these flap components.

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

EASA AD 2021-0236

Oct 29, 2021

Landing Gear — Landing Gear Sliding Tube — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0236 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses potential structural failures in Nose Landing Gear (NLG) and Main Landing Gear (MLG) sliding tubes due to overheat damage and improper repairs. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected landing gear sliding tubes to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

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 2016-0105R2

Oct 8, 2021

Fuselage – Cabin Floor Beam Junction – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0105R2 is an updated regulatory document addressing the Airbus A321 series, including models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. It mandates inspections and potential repairs of the cabin floor beam junctions at fuselage frames 35.1 and 35.2 to detect and correct fatigue cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. The directive includes instructions for repetitive detailed inspections and optional modifications to extend inspection intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • 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 US-2021-19-10

Sep 13, 2021

Engine - Stage 1/2 High Pressure Turbine Disks - Removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-10 addresses certain International Aero Engines, LLC PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, and PW1133G-JM turbofan engines. This directive follows an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine disk on an Airbus A321-231 powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines, prompting removal of specific first and second stage high-pressure turbine disks. The AD aims to mitigate the risk of similar failures and enhance engine safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines PW1100
  • International Aero Engines PW1400
  • 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