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EASA Regulations for Airbus A340

136 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A340.

EASA AD 2019-0114

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0297

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0114 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It addresses cracks found on the wing lower skin covers at rib bay 3/4 on both left-hand and right-hand sides, which could lead to fuel leaks and reduced structural strength. The directive mandates inspections to detect these cracks and ensure continued airworthiness.

May 24, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2019-0100

Aircraft Flight Manual — Landing Distance Determination Procedure — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0100 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It addresses the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) landing distance determination procedures to correct inconsistencies in brake failure entries affecting landing performance calculations. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A340 models.

May 7, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2019-0085

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0180

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aeroplanes including the A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077, 89794015, and 891511-14 due to a manufacturing defect. This AD mandates inspection of the hand valve assembly on affected oxygen cylinders to prevent oxygen leakage and potential safety hazards.

Apr 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0050

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0249

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0050 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340 variants including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Revision 04. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and intervals approved by EASA.

Mar 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2019-0048

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340 models, including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 06, focusing on system equipment maintenance requirements. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components as approved by EASA.

Mar 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2019-0028

Flight Controls — Flight Control Primary Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes equipped with certain Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) software standards. The directive mandates modification or replacement of the FCPC software to newer standards to enhance Angle of Attack (AOA) blockage detection. It also allows removal of a previously required operational procedure from the Aircraft Flight Manual once the modification is completed.

Feb 7, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2018-0259R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0234

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.

Feb 7, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340ATR ATR42ATR ATR72Boeing 737Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)De Havilland Canada DHC-8Fokker CRR-0185Fokker CRR-0186Fokker CRR-0190Fokker CRR-0210Fokker CRR-0241Fokker CRR-0265Fokker CRR-0300MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Fokker F27Fokker F28Boeing 747Bombardier CL-600Bombardier DHC-8

EASA AD 2016-0208R1

Fuselage — Structural Parts / Joints — Modification / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0208R1 is a regulatory update addressing structural modifications and reinforcements for Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. The directive mandates modifications to fuselage structural parts and joints to prevent widespread fatigue damage that could compromise aircraft integrity and safety.

Feb 5, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2019-0026

Wings — Slat Tracks Number 10 — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0026 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It focuses on the inspection and replacement of wing slat tracks number 10 installed on Slat 4 on both left and right sides, specifically parts with part numbers F574-64110-000 or F574-64110-002. The directive mandates inspections and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 4, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0144R1

Fuselage — Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0144R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) antenna installation on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft models. It applies specifically to Airbus A330-201 through A330-343 and A340-642 and A340-643 aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural damage caused by vibration loads related to the 2KU-Band antenna installation.

Jan 31, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0010

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR 42ATR 72Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2012-0053R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0025

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0053R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the main and center landing gear bogie pivot pins on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants except those modified with specific Airbus modifications 207165 or 207649. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks or degradation in bogie pivot pins and bushes to prevent potential landing gear collapse.

Nov 27, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0224

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Outer Fixed Structure — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0224 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the thrust reverser outer fixed structure on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It targets thrust reverser units with specific serial numbers that have outer fixed structure panels made of Hexcel Chromic Acid Anodized (CAA) honeycomb core, which are susceptible to disbonding. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential in-flight loss of the common nozzle assembly.

Oct 19, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2016-0035R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0243

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0035R1 is a regulatory update affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates structural modifications and reinforcements to fuselage frames and joints to ensure continued airworthiness and compliance with damage tolerance requirements. The directive addresses modifications originally listed in Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 Section 3 and provides alternative modification solutions.

Sep 21, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2017-0195R1

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Outer Fixed Structure — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Outer Fixed Structure — Inspection / Replacement is an airworthiness directive applicable to the AIRBUS S.A.S. A340 aircraft. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the thrust reverser outer fixed structure on this aircraft type to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Sep 12, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0192

Aircraft Flight Manual / Engine Bleed Air System — Amendment; Indicating & Recording System — Flight Warning Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0192 is an amendment addressing the engine bleed air system and flight warning computer on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the Flight Warning Computer software to prevent engine bleed valve malfunctions that could lead to over-temperature conditions. The directive also involves changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to reflect updated operational procedures.

Sep 3, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight OpsAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2018-0151

Flight Controls — Outboard Flap Drive Station Elements and Sensor Strut — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0151 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the outboard flap drive station elements and sensor struts to ensure continued safe operation of the flap systems on these aircraft models.

Jul 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0150

Landing Gear — Repaired Main Landing Gear Wheel Axles — Reduced Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0150 addresses the reduced life limits for repaired main landing gear (MLG) wheel axles on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and part numbers of MLG wheel axles repaired by three identified Maintenance Repair Organisations (MROs). It mandates identification and replacement of affected axles to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340