EASA Regulations for Airbus A330

197 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A330.

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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0057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 2023-0209

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0198

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing chemical oxygen generators installed on various Airbus aircraft models including A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series. The directive targets specific part numbers of chemical oxygen generators that have shown failures to activate, potentially reducing oxygen availability in emergencies. It mandates replacement of affected oxygen generators to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Nov 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A300

EASA AD 2023-0206

Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0206 is an amendment addressing the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple variants of these aircraft and mandates updates to the MMEL related to fuel quantity indication items. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to comply with revised MMEL provisions.

Nov 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2013-0251-CN

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Spoiler Servo Control / Hydraulic Locking Function — Operational Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2013-0251-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2013-0251 related to the operational test of the spoiler servo control hydraulic locking function on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all serial numbers of Airbus A330-200, A330-300, and A340 models. The cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements now covered under Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section revisions and newer EASA ADs.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0199

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-94u1. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 08 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0196

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Nov 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0180-CN

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0180-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2021-0180R2 concerning inspection and replacement of crew and passenger oxygen cylinders on various Airbus aircraft models. The affected aircraft include Airbus A300, A300-600, A310, A300F4-608ST, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 series. The directive addressed oxygen cylinders with specific part numbers that had a manufacturing defect potentially causing oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Sep 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2023-0169

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0169 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the engine fire extinguishing pipe drain holes to ensure protective caps have been removed, preventing potential fire extinguishing failures. This directive applies specifically to certain Airbus A330 models and aims to maintain safe engine fire protection systems.

Sep 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2023-0158

Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Scroll Housing Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0158 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) scroll housing assemblies on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with Honeywell GTCP331-350[C] APUs. The directive applies to specific part numbers of the APU scroll housing assemblies and mandates corrective actions to prevent potential damage caused by cracks in the affected parts.

Aug 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0234R1

Information Systems — Electronic Flight Bag Universal Serial Bus Receptacle — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0234R1 is a regulatory update addressing the modification of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Universal Serial Bus (USB) receptacles installed on various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777 models, Bombardier CL-600 series, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to affected USB receptacles to prevent overheating and potential smoke or fumes in the cockpit. This AD applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as detailed in the directive's appendix.

May 11, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340ATR ATR42ATR ATR72Boeing 737Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)De Havilland Canada DHC-8Fokker CRR-0146Fokker CRR-0185Fokker CRR-0186Fokker CRR-0190Fokker CRR-0206Fokker CRR-0210Fokker CRR-0241Fokker CRR-0265Fokker CRR-0290Fokker CRR-0300Fokker CRR-0309MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Fokker F27Fokker F28Boeing 747Bombardier CL-600

EASA AD 2023-0094

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0197

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0197 applies to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340. This directive addresses specific airworthiness concerns for these aircraft types to ensure continued operational safety. It replaces previous directives related to these models to provide updated regulatory requirements.

May 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2021-21-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-11-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-21-02 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus SAS airplanes including models A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 series, A340 series, and A380-800 series equipped with parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This directive targets the reduction in battery capacity caused by repetitive disconnection and reconnection of these PMA Ni-Cd batteries during airplane parking or storage.

Mar 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A380Airbus A380-800

EASA AD 2023-0057

Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Fuel Control Unit — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0057 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with Honeywell GTCP331-350 auxiliary power units (APUs). The directive targets specific APU fuel control units with part numbers 3883240-3, 3883240-5, or 3883240-6 that have known cracks in the housing assembly, which could cause fuel leakage. The AD mandates replacement of affected fuel control units to ensure continued safe operation.

Mar 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0056

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0158

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0158 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft models. This directive supersedes previous related airworthiness directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It provides updated instructions and mandates compliance with revised maintenance or inspection procedures.

Mar 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0052

Fuel — Inner Fuel Tanks — Leak Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0052 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. This directive mandates a leak test of the inner fuel tanks to ensure their integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3141.

Mar 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0054

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0054 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-243, and A330-841 aeroplanes. The directive addresses a modification to the rear fuselage, specifically the circumferential joint at Frame 58, to ensure structural integrity. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-203Airbus A330-223Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-841

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 2023-0015

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0011

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. This directive mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 5.1. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Jan 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0012

Placards and Markings — Warning Labels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202 and A330-243 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses missing warning labels on the left wing surge tank lower surface, which are critical for alerting maintenance and cargo personnel to the risk of asphyxiation due to nitrogen enriched air. This AD mandates inspection and installation of the missing placards to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-243

EASA AD 2022-0253

Engine Fuel & Control — Engine Electronic Control Software — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0253 is an airworthiness directive addressing the engine electronic control software on Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. It mandates modifications or replacements of affected Engine Electronic Control (EEC) software to prevent potential engine crystal icing protection loss. The directive applies to specific EEC software part numbers and requires compliance to ensure continued safe operation.

Dec 19, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941