EASA Regulations for Airbus A340-300

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A340-300.

EASA AD US-2026-10-05

Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-10-05 is a final rule addressing Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on various Airbus SAS Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This directive requires replacing non-compliant seat track attachments and hardware and re-identifying the seats with new part numbers to ensure compliance with safety standards. The affected aircraft include Airbus A330-200, A330-300, A330-743L, A330-841, A330-941, A340-200, A340-300, A340-541, A340-542, A340-641, and A340-642 models.

Jun 8, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330-200Airbus A330-300Airbus A330-743LAirbus A330-841Airbus A330-941Airbus A340-200Airbus A340-300Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-641Airbus A340-642

EASA AD 2014-0068R2

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0068R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) support struts on Airbus A330 and A340-200/-300 series aircraft. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft except those modified per Airbus Service Bulletins A330-53-3280 or A340-53-4240. The directive mandates detailed inspections for cracks in the THS support struts and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity of the horizontal tail plane.

Dec 8, 2017
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A340-200Airbus A340-300