EASA Regulations for Airbus A330

220 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A330.

EASA AD 2013-0251-CN

Nov 17, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0199

Nov 17, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 – Certification Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0196

Nov 10, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0186

Oct 27, 2023

Air – Intermediate / High Pressure Air Tubes – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0186 addresses the inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. This directive mandates repetitive visual inspections of intermediate pressure Stage 8 and high pressure Stage 3 air tubes to detect potential fractures that could compromise engine performance and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these engine models and includes specific inspection procedures both on-wing and during shop visits.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0180-CN

Sep 5, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2023-0169

Sep 4, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330841941

EASA AD 2023-0158

Aug 2, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0234R1

May 11, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • Fokker CRR-0146
  • Fokker CRR-0185
  • Fokker CRR-0186
  • Fokker CRR-0190
  • Fokker CRR-0206
  • Fokker CRR-0210
  • Fokker CRR-0241
  • Fokker CRR-0265
  • Fokker CRR-0290
  • Fokker CRR-0300
  • Fokker CRR-0309
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F28
  • Boeing 747
  • Bombardier CL-600

EASA AD US-2021-21-02

Mar 28, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A380800

EASA AD 2023-0057

Mar 16, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0053

Mar 14, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330223F243F

EASA AD 2023-0054

Mar 14, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330202203223243841

EASA AD 2023-0015

Jan 19, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0012

Jan 17, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330202243

EASA AD 2022-0253

Dec 19, 2022

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330841941

EASA AD 2022-0243

Dec 8, 2022

Pneumatic – Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and potential replacement of certain Overheat Detection System (OHDS) sensing elements produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leak events. The directive applies to multiple Airbus A330 and A340 models across all manufacturer serial numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2007-0202-CN

Dec 6, 2022

CANCELLED: Engine - HP/IP Turbine Bearing Oil Vent Tube Restrictor - Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0202-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2007-0202 concerning the inspection, cleaning, and replacement of the high/intermediate pressure turbine bearing oil vent tube restrictor on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The cancellation reflects that the unsafe condition addressed by the original AD no longer exists due to ongoing maintenance requirements covered by another directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
  • Airbus A330