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EASA Regulations for Airbus A330

197 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A330.

EASA AD 2021-0286

Placards and Markings — Safety Placards for First Centre Row Passenger Seats — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0286 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, and A330-243 aircraft modified with specific EASA Supplemental Type Certificates for MRTT configuration. The directive addresses missing mandatory safety placards on the first centre row passenger seats, which are critical for passenger safety during taxi, take-off, and landing. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper installation of these safety placards.

Dec 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0277

Fuselage — Aft Pressure Bulkhead — Inspection / Indicating / Recording Systems — Digital Flight Data Recorder Hood Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0277 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, and A330-243 aircraft modified with specific EASA Supplemental Type Certificates. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements related to the aft pressure bulkhead and the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) hood assembly to prevent structural damage and potential cabin depressurization.

Dec 14, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0261

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0187

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0261 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A330 aeroplane models, including A330-201 through A330-941 variants. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 04 and Variation 4.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Nov 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2014-0257-CN

CANCELLED : Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2014-0257-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the identification and replacement of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft models include various Airbus A330 and A340 variants with specific THSA part numbers 47147, 47172, and 47175. This cancellation reflects updated assessments and regulatory actions related to the THSA no-back brake efficiency issue.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2016-0065-CN

CANCELLED : Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations / ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2016-0065-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2016-0065 concerning fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 and A340 models listed in the document. The cancellation reflects updates in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 revisions for these aircraft types.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0034-CN

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2018-0034-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2018-0034 which applied to Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 models including A330-201 through A330-343 and Airbus A340 models including A340-211 through A340-643. The cancelled AD addressed time limits and maintenance checks related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items in ALS Part 1.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

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 2021-0233

Fuselage — Bulk Cargo Door Frames — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0233 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, specifically models A330-201 through A330-343 with manufacturer serial numbers up to 1779 inclusive. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for bulk cargo door frames to detect and correct fatigue-related cracks in frame attachment holes treated with Tartaric Sulfuric Anodising or Chromic Acid Anodising. It mandates specific inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential in-flight loss of bulk cargo doors.

Oct 27, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0146R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — High Pressure Turbine Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0146R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for high-pressure turbine (HPT) discs installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engines, commonly found on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of affected HPT discs during the next qualified engine shop visit to ensure they are disassembled to piece-part level and inspected according to the applicable Rolls-Royce Time Limits Manual (TLM) tasks. This AD aims to prevent potential HPT disc failures that could lead to high-energy debris release and consequent aircraft damage.

Sep 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Boeing 787Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0210

Aircraft Flight Manual — Take-off Distance with Crosswind above 20 Knots — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0210 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates an update to the Aircraft Flight Manual to correct take-off distance calculations when crosswinds exceed 20 knots. This directive ensures accurate performance data is used for safe aircraft operation under these conditions.

Sep 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2018-0049R2

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft and Balance Weights — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0049R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft and balance weights on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates specific on-wing and in-shop inspections to detect cracks and discrepancies, as well as modification requirements to prevent rotor shaft failure. It applies to certain serial numbers except those with a specific modification that excludes them from the directive.

Sep 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0198

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0253

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0198 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. It addresses an unsafe condition related to the Engine Electronic Control (EEC) software that could cause erroneous engine oil pressure warnings and potentially lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive mandates modification or replacement of affected EEC software to a serviceable standard.

Aug 27, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2019-0282R1

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Shaft Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0282R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) shaft assembly, part number KH18436, installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engines. These engines are commonly found on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the IPC shaft assembly's front air seal to prevent potential engine failure.

Aug 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Boeing 787Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0173

Oxygen — Courier Area Oxygen Distribution System Flexible Hoses — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0173 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of flexible hoses in the courier area oxygen distribution system on certain Airbus A330-243, A330-322, and A330-343 aircraft modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10063795 and 10063798. The directive targets specific flexible hose part numbers prone to cracking, which could lead to oxygen leakage and potential injury to occupants. It mandates inspections, functional testing, and replacement with improved hoses to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0136

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0179

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of doghouse placards in the passenger cabin that provide door lock handling instructions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Jun 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0133

Communications / Cabin Systems — Removable Display Unit and Display Docking Station Attachment Interface — Operational Restriction / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0133 is an airworthiness directive addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units (RDU) and display docking stations (DDS) installed on certain Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A340-313, and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The directive targets specific affected parts identified by part numbers and applies to aircraft with Supplemental Type Certificates issued to Société Air France S.A. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by preventing detachment of RDUs that could cause injury.

May 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Boeing 777

EASA AD 2021-0128

Power Plant — Hydraulic Pressure Switch Harness — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0128 is an official directive addressing Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspection of the hydraulic pressure switch harnesses to detect and correct incorrect electrical connector installations that could cause loss of hydraulic systems in flight. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential loss of aircraft control due to hydraulic system failures.

May 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0103

Navigation — Air Data Reference Inoperative / Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0103 is an amendment affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the Air Data Reference (ADR) system and updates the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for these aircraft models. The directive mandates changes to operational documentation and flight crew procedures to mitigate risks associated with ADR failures.

Apr 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0071

Aircraft Flight Manual —Take-off Distance Determination Procedure — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0071 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A330-323, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes. It mandates an update to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to correct erroneous performance data affecting take-off distance calculations under specific conditions. This directive ensures accurate performance computations for these Airbus A330 models.

Mar 12, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-323Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343

EASA AD 2021-0035

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Translating Cowl Pressure Seals — Inspection / Rework

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and rework of thrust reverser translating cowl pressure seals to ensure their integrity and proper bonding. The directive applies to specific affected thrust reverser parts identified by serial numbers.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941