EASA Regulations for Airbus A330-243F

11 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A330-243F.

EASA AD 2024-0014

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0057

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A330 aeroplane models including A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941. This directive mandates compliance with updated system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 9. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Jan 10, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-201Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-203Airbus A330-223Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-301Airbus A330-302Airbus A330-303Airbus A330-321Airbus A330-322Airbus A330-323Airbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2023-0053

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0053 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F aeroplanes. It addresses a structural modification to the rear fuselage, specifically the circumferential joint at Frame 58, to prevent widespread fatigue damage. The directive mandates reinforcement of this area to maintain the structural integrity of the affected aircraft models.

Mar 14, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243F

EASA AD 2022-0222

Engine Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Lower Beam — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0222 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, and A330-743L aeroplanes equipped with Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspections and repairs of the thrust reverser lower beam to address thermal degradation and fatigue issues that could compromise structural integrity. The directive includes detailed inspection procedures and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 21, 2022

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343Airbus A330-743L

EASA AD 2021-0250R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0014

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0250R1 is an updated directive affecting all Airbus A330 models, including A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 8, which contains system equipment maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components to prevent unsafe conditions.

Oct 12, 2022

EASA AD 2020-0190-CN

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0190-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued EASA AD 2020-0190, which applied to Airbus A330-223F, A330-243F, A340-213, and A340-313 aeroplanes. This cancellation reflects updates in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1 documents, specifically Revision 11, which introduced new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Nov 17, 2021

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243FAirbus A340-213Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2020-0234

Fuselage — Forward Lower Deck Cargo Compartment / Fire Extinguishing Bottle Support Brackets and Strut Assembly — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0234 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter aircraft with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the forward lower deck cargo compartment fire extinguishing bottle support brackets and strut assembly. It mandates modifications to reinforce these components to ensure continued safe operation.

Oct 27, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243F

EASA AD 2020-0092

Oxygen — Oxygen Crew and Courier Distribution System Flexible Hoses — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0092 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for flexible hoses in the Oxygen Crew and Courier Distribution System (OCCDS) to prevent oxygen leakage. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Apr 24, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243F

EASA AD 2018-0148R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0222

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0148R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspections and repairs of the thrust reverser lower beam (TRU beam) due to thermal degradation and potential fatigue issues that could lead to disconnection of the thrust reverser unit. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring repetitive special detailed inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Apr 5, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343

EASA AD 2019-0042

Power Plant — Engine Air Inlet Cowl Acoustic Panels — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0042 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and replacement of engine air inlet cowl acoustic panels on Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The directive focuses on affected parts with Part Numbers SJ30020 and SJ30361 to prevent potential in-flight detachment of acoustic panels. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 27, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343

EASA AD 2019-0027

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0092

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0027 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and replacement of flexible hoses in the Oxygen Crew and Courier Distribution System (OCCDS) to prevent oxygen leakage. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and functional testing of specific part numbers of flexible hoses and requires replacement if any damage or leakage is found.

Feb 4, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243F

EASA AD 2018-0146

Fuselage — Frame 40 Skin Panel Junction — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0146 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter aircraft. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the fuselage frame 40 lower shell panel junction to detect cracks or fastener hole damage that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Jul 12, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243F