EASA Regulations for Airbus A350-941

132 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350-941.

EASA AD 2020-0220

Oct 13, 2020

Wings – Upper / Lower Wing Skin Cover Edge Glow Sealant – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential safety issue related to missing or incorrect application of the lightning strike edge glow sealant on wing tank stringer edges. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0210

Oct 5, 2020

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0210 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2 Revision 06, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items essential for continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0211

Oct 5, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 4 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0211 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 05 issue 2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0203

Sep 23, 2020

Indicating / Recording Systems — Integrated Control Panels — Modification Airplane Flight Manual — Abnormal / Normal Procedures Sections — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0203 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 116038 embodied in production. It addresses the risk of inadvertent liquid spillage on the Integrated Control Panel (ICP) in the flight deck, which has caused un-commanded engine in-flight shutdowns. The directive mandates modifications to the ICP and updates to the Airplane Flight Manual abnormal and normal procedures sections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0163R2

Sep 10, 2020

Flight Controls – Slat Transmission Shafts – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0163R2 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions related to the slat transmission shafts and slat power control unit torque sensing units to prevent slat system jams during landing. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring health checks, detailed inspections, and cleaning procedures on affected components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0166

Jul 27, 2020

Fuselage — Seat Track Extremities — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0166 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and potential repair of seat track extremities located between specific fuselage frames to address a structural deficiency. The directive applies to aircraft identified by manufacturer serial numbers as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P061.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0090R1

Jul 21, 2020

Indicating / Recording Systems – Integrated Control Panels – Modification; Airplane Flight Manual – Abnormal / Normal Procedures Sections – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0090R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes related to inadvertent liquid spillage on the ENG START panel or Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring Control Panel. This directive mandates modifications and operational changes to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight shutdowns caused by liquid contamination. It applies to all affected A350 aircraft except those with specific water-resistant modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0139R1

Jul 3, 2020

Stabilizers – Horizontal Tail Plane Lateral Load Fitting Bushings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0139R1 is an updated directive addressing the inspection and potential repair of horizontal tail plane lateral load fitting bushings on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 110669 or 114806 incorporated. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural failure due to bushing migration and associated corrosion or fatigue damage.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0123

May 29, 2020

Wings – Centre Wing Box Fasteners – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0123 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 109799 incorporated in production. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the rotation of certain fasteners in the centre wing box, which could lead to fuel vapour leakage inside the cabin. This directive mandates the replacement of affected fasteners with improved friction material fasteners to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0109

May 15, 2020

Fuselage — Frame 98 Flange Feet between Stringers 15 and 17 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0109 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 114295 incorporated in production. It mandates inspection and potential modification of the fuselage frame 98 flange feet between stringers 15 and 17 to ensure structural integrity. The directive addresses potential fatigue and damage tolerance issues in the rear cone of the fuselage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0091

Apr 22, 2020

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0091 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Revision 04 including Variation 4.3. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to adhere to new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0071

Mar 25, 2020

Fuselage — Rear Cone Diagonal Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0071 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the fuselage rear cone diagonal struts located at frame 102 in section 19 to ensure proper locking of the diagonal struts. The directive aims to prevent potential structural integrity issues that could affect the horizontal tail plane attachments or rear cone joints.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0060

Mar 16, 2020

Exhaust — Pressure Relief Latch Access Doors — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0060 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the pressure relief latch access doors and thrust reversers on these aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to improve thermal protection and prevent potential fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0027R1

Feb 21, 2020

Flight Controls — Aileron, Elevator and Rudder Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0027R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators (EHAs) for the aileron, elevator, and rudder flight controls on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aircraft. The directive mandates insulation resistance checks and corrective actions for affected EHAs to ensure continued safe operation of these flight control components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0031

Feb 18, 2020

Oxygen – Passenger Oxygen Masks – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0031 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to passenger oxygen masks that may stick and fail to fully inflate after exposure to high ground temperatures. The directive mandates replacement of affected passenger oxygen masks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0028

Feb 14, 2020

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Hinge Nut — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0028 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and replacement of thrust reverser hinge nuts on both engines to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive references Airbus Service Bulletin A350-78-P013 and Goodrich Service Bulletin RA35078-059 for detailed instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0020-E

Feb 6, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0090

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0020-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the risk of un-commanded engine in-flight shutdowns caused by liquid spillage on the ENG START panel or ECAM Control Panel in the flight deck. The directive mandates amendments to the Airbus A350 Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures for handling liquid spillage in the cockpit.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0301

Dec 12, 2019

Flight Controls — Aileron and Elevator Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators — Modification Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0301 is an amendment addressing flight control issues on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on the modification of electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHA) for inboard ailerons and elevators, specifically parts with P/N CA67001-025, CB36001-003, and CA67006-025. The directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and installation of modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0288

Nov 28, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 3 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0288 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 05 and variation 5.3, which include certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041