EASA Regulations for Airbus A350

224 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.

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EASA PAD 26-126

Oct 20, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section / Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-126 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, specifically the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, to Revision 10. This directive mandates compliance with new and/or more restrictive maintenance limitations to ensure continued airworthiness.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3501041941

EASA PAD 26-127

Oct 20, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section / Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-127 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, requiring compliance with Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 11. This directive supersedes the previous AD 2025-0203 and mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3501041941

EASA PAD 26-124

Oct 15, 2026

Doors – Forward and Aft Cargo Door Seals – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal 26-124 addresses inspection and replacement of forward and aft cargo door seals on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific cargo door seals with part numbers V0007007220200 and V0007007320200 that have been repaired using a maintenance procedure incorrectly published as a permanent repair. This proposal aims to ensure the integrity of cargo compartment fire extinguishing systems by mandating replacement of affected seals.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3501041941

EASA AD 2026-0177R1

Oct 15, 2026

Indicating / Recording Systems – Integrated Control Panels – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0177R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and potential replacement of Fire Integrated Control Panels (ICP) Part Number 727-7206-03 installed on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aircraft. The directive mandates a general visual inspection to detect possible internal damage caused by mechanical shock that could lead to unintended engine in-flight shutdowns. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3501041941

EASA PAD 26-122

Oct 9, 2026

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-122 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Revision 12, introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with updated maintenance requirements.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3501041941

EASA PAD 26-120

Oct 6, 2026

Electrical Power – Emergency Electrical Network Management Unit – Modification / Re-Identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-120 is a proposed directive addressing the Emergency Electrical Network Management Unit (EENMU) on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It targets specific EENMU part numbers that may have incorrect firmware logic affecting the electrical power distribution system. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 120968 incorporated during production.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3501041941

EASA PAD 26-110

Sep 18, 2026

Stabilizers – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Centre Joint Pivot Fitting – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal PAD No. 26-110 addresses inspections of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer centre joint pivot fitting on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive targets potential structural integrity issues in the horizontal tail plane rear support fitting joint due to cracked sealant, rotated fasteners, and migrated bushes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these Airbus A350 models.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2026-0177

Sep 14, 2026

Indicating / Recording Systems – Integrated Control Panels – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0177 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with Fire Integrated Control Panels (ICP) Part Number 727-7206-03. The directive mandates inspection of these integrated control panels to detect potential internal damage that could cause an in-flight engine shutdown. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2026-0167

Aug 24, 2026

Wings – Wing Rib 26 – Modification; Master Minimum Equipment List – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0167 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting specific Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety concern related to the wing rib 26 and wing lower cover joint connection on both left and right sides. The directive also includes amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2026-0163

Aug 12, 2026

Navigation – GLU-2100 Global Navigation Satellite System Clock Oscillator – Operational Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0163 is an operational limitation directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with the GLU-2100 Global Navigation Satellite System Clock Oscillator, specifically certain units with untested oscillators that may cause erroneous position information. The directive prohibits operation and installation of affected GLU-2100 units unless modified according to Collins Aerospace instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA PAD 26-087

Jul 21, 2026

Indicating / Recording Systems – Integrated Control Panels – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-087 is a proposed directive addressing inspection requirements for fire integrated control panels (ICP) on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive focuses on the ICP Functional Item Number 245VM with Part Number 727-7206-03, which may suffer internal damage leading to in-flight engine shutdown. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA PAD 26-085

Jul 15, 2026

Navigation – GLU-2100 Global Navigation Satellite System Clock Oscillator – Operational Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-085 is a proposed directive addressing an operational limitation for the GLU-2100 Global Navigation Satellite System Clock Oscillator installed on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It identifies certain affected GLU-2100 units with specific part and serial numbers that may cause erroneous aircraft position information without warning. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2026-0122

Jun 26, 2026

Flight Controls – Droop Nose Geared Rotary Actuator Ring – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0122 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the droop nose geared rotary actuator ring, specifically part number 4776A0000-03, due to identified corrosion issues. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation of the affected flight control components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2026-0114

Jun 12, 2026

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Axles – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0114 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections of main landing gear axles on Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to specific main landing gear axles with designated part numbers and requires repetitive detailed inspections to detect corrosion damage. The directive provides instructions for inspection and corrective actions to maintain continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2026-0113

Jun 11, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0113 is an amendment concerning Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines installed on Airbus A350 aircraft, including models Trent XWB-75, XWB-79, XWB-79B, XWB-84, and XWB-97. This directive updates the Time Limits Manual and Maintenance Programme to ensure continued airworthiness through mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWB
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2023-0176R1

Mar 6, 2026

Fuselage — Cargo Compartment Panels Sealing Tape — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0176R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for sealing tape on cargo compartment panels of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 120495. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of sealing tapes installed in both longitudinal and transversal directions in cargo compartments to ensure fire extinguishing system effectiveness. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those modified in production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA PAD 26-032

Feb 23, 2026

Hydraulic Power — Engine-driven Pump — Software Update / Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual — Abnormal and Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-032 is a proposed directive addressing hydraulic power issues related to the engine-driven pump software and Aircraft Flight Manual amendments for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to aircraft except those with Airbus modifications 116830 and 117811 incorporated in production. The directive focuses on updating software and replacing affected engine-driven pumps to prevent overheating and potential hydraulic system failures.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2026-0034

Feb 23, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0034 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI). This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in Variation 11.1 of the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2025-0283

Feb 4, 2026

[Correction] Nacelles / Pylons — Air Intake Cowl — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0283 is a corrective AD addressing inspection requirements for the air intake cowl on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates special detailed inspections of affected engine air inlet cowls with specific part numbers to detect elongation of locating holes that could impair nacelle anti-icing performance. The AD applies to all serial numbers of the affected parts installed on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350