EASA Regulations for Airbus A330

220 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A330.

EASA AD 2026-0025

Feb 10, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0025 is an amendment affecting Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 08 Issue 02. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and intervals approved by EASA.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA PAD 26-016

Jan 29, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 —Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items —Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-016 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest Airbus A330 ALS Part 1 Revision 14.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0286

Dec 17, 2025

Aircraft Flight Manual — Emergency Procedure Section — Amendment; Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment; Communications — Digital Radio and Audio Integrating Management System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0286 is an amendment addressing Airbus A330-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual emergency procedures, amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List, and modifications to the Communications system involving the Digital Radio and Audio Integrating Management System. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and operational safety of affected Airbus A330 aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0289

Dec 17, 2025

Wings — Centre Wing Box Fastener Holes at Frame 40 Vertical Web — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0289 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the centre wing box fastener holes at Frame 40 vertical web to detect cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft's centre fuselage. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A330-743L.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA PAD 25-194

Dec 16, 2025

Fuel — Fuel Low Pressure Shut-Off Valve — Leak Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal PAD No. 25-194 addresses fuel low pressure shut-off valve leak checks on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models including A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-743L, A330-841, A330-941, and A340-211 through A340-643 series. The directive targets certain fuel low pressure shut-off valve part numbers to prevent fuel leaks that could lead to fire hazards.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2025-0251

Nov 24, 2025

Structure — Structural Parts — Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0251 is issued for Airbus A330-343 aircraft, specifically those with manufacturer serial number 791 modified by EASA Supplemental Type Certificate STC 10063798 for passenger to freighter conversion. This directive addresses potential structural integrity issues due to incorrect heat treatment of certain structural parts identified as Group 1 and Group 2. The directive mandates replacement and inspection actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0241

Oct 29, 2025

Navigation — Angle of Attack Backplate — Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0241 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, specifically those with Angle of Attack (AOA) backplates having Part Number A5341054920000. The directive addresses potential safety issues related to incorrect data in Airbus technical drawings used for reinstalling AOA backplates. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AOA sensor data on affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0281R3

Oct 20, 2025

Aircraft Flight Manual / Engine Bleed Air System — Amendment / Pneumatic — Engine Bleed Air System — Maintenance Tasks

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0281R3 is an amendment addressing the engine bleed air system on Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-743L. It mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and maintenance tasks related to the pneumatic engine bleed air system to mitigate risks of engine bleed system over-temperature and valve malfunctions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected A330 variants.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA SIB 2025-08

Oct 20, 2025

Failure of the Digital Radio and Audio Integrated Management System on the Airbus A320 NEO and A330 Family Aeroplanes

The EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2025-08 addresses failures of the Digital Radio and Audio Integrated Management System (DRAIMS) on Airbus A320 NEO and A330 family aeroplanes. These failures can cause partial or total loss of radio communications, transponder, and Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) functionality, impacting flight safety and Air Traffic Control operations. The bulletin raises awareness of these issues and provides information on temporary procedures and ongoing software modifications.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0219

Oct 6, 2025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0219 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Airbus A330-700L Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Variation 0.4. The directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and maintenance program revisions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0202

Sep 18, 2025

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Retraction Actuator — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0202 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear retraction actuator on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of the nose landing gear retraction actuator, requiring inspection due to potential disconnection risks. The directive targets all manufacturer serial numbers of affected A330 and A340 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2025-0179

Aug 13, 2025

Wings — Sloping Rib and Slat 1 Inboard Seal — Inspection

The document titled Wings — Sloping Rib and Slat 1 Inboard Seal — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to the AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 aircraft. It addresses the inspection requirements for the sloping rib and Slat 1 inboard seal on the wings of these aircraft. The directive aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft by mandating specific inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0175

Aug 8, 2025

Aircraft Flight Manual — Sections Limitations and Normal Procedures — Amendment Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0175 is an amendment affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, covering updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) sections on limitations and normal procedures, as well as the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). The directive addresses specific models including A330-201 through A330-343 and A340-211 through A340-643, requiring changes related to flight with landing gear down operations and associated system alerts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2025-0169

Jul 31, 2025

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator / Electric Load Sensing Device — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0169 is an official regulatory document addressing modifications to the flight controls, specifically the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) and Electric Load Sensing Device (ELSD) on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This directive applies to various Airbus A330 models up to manufacturer serial number 1919 (excluding MSN 1915) and all Airbus A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 models. The AD mandates modifications to improve safety related to the THSA's secondary load path and the installation and activation of the ELSD.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2025-0043R1

Jul 31, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0286

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0043R1 is an amendment addressing Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-841, and A330-941 aeroplanes equipped with Airbus modification 207423 but not modification 211442. The directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List to mitigate issues related to loss of data synchronization between Radio Management Panels and the Audio Management Unit. This AD aims to prevent loss of radio communication control, transponder and TCAS setting changes, and standby navigation activation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0164

Jul 29, 2025

Powerplant — Nacelle Inlet Cowl — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0164 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for the nacelle inlet cowl on Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, and A330-743L aeroplanes. It targets nacelle inlet cowl parts with Part Number SJ30820, focusing on those with specific structural repairs or modifications. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential failures related to the thermal anti-ice system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0120

May 26, 2025

Cabin Systems — Antenna Adapter Plate — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0120 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the antenna adapter plate and related parts installed on Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aircraft models. The directive mandates repetitive general visual inspections of affected broadband antenna adapter plates to detect corrosion and cracks that could compromise aircraft safety. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380