EASA Regulations for Airbus A350

222 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.

EASA AD 2018-0245R1

Dec 5, 2018

Oxygen – Crew Oxygen Cylinder Assembly – Operational Check /; Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0245R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes related to the crew oxygen cylinder assemblies with part number 4441227-058-000. The directive mandates operational checks and replacement of affected oxygen cylinder assemblies to prevent potential ignition or fire during ground operational testing. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0244

Nov 13, 2018

Flight Controls — Flap / Slat Torque Shafts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0244 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of flap and slat torque shaft junctions to ensure proper torque of nuts and prevent uncommanded slat or flap movements. The directive references Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P022 for detailed inspection and corrective actions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2018-0246

Nov 13, 2018

Pneumatic — Engine Bleed Air System — Modification Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0246 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 113759 embodied in production. This directive addresses an issue with the engine bleed air system related to the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) bleed leak alert and requires an amendment to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0213R1

Nov 9, 2018

Flight Controls – Inboard Aileron – Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0213R1 is an amendment addressing a technical issue in the inboard aileron electro-hydrostatic actuators on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive requires updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and installation of specific software modifications to prevent potential loss of inboard aileron control. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 113758 and 113759 incorporated during production.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0220

Oct 12, 2018

Wings — Wing Rib Foot to Wing Lower Cover Clearance — Inspection / Temporary Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to the clearance between wing rib feet and the wing lower cover, which could lead to fuel tank ignition under certain conditions. The directive mandates inspections and temporary operational restrictions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2016-0247-CN

Sep 6, 2018

CANCELLED: Engine Fuel & Control — P30 Sense Line Air Tube — Drainage / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0247-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued Emergency AD 2016-0247-E concerning Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive addresses the drainage and inspection of the P30 sense line air tube related to engine fuel and control systems. This cancellation confirms that the unsafe condition previously identified no longer exists due to corrective software updates.

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

EASA AD 2018-0178

Aug 23, 2018

Hydraulic System / Fuel Tank Inerting System — Engine Driven Pump Rapid Overheat — Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction / Software Update / Modification

Hydraulic System / Fuel Tank Inerting System — Engine Driven Pump Rapid Overheat — Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction / Software Update / Modification is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A350 aircraft. It addresses issues related to rapid overheating of the engine-driven pump affecting the hydraulic and fuel tank inerting systems. The document outlines restrictions to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and introduces software updates and modifications to mitigate these issues.

Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2018-0179

Aug 23, 2018

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0179 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, variation 4.2, which includes new and more restrictive Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs).

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0145R3

Jul 24, 2018

Flight Controls — Elevators and Rudder Servocontrols — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0145R3 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing flight controls on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement or modification of certain elevators and rudder servocontrols identified as affected parts due to potential uncommanded actuator movements. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0154

Jul 19, 2018

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0154 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of engine fire extinguishing pipes in the engine fan case zone and engine core zone to ensure protective caps have been removed. This directive aims to prevent failure of the fire extinguishing system in case of an engine fire.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0141

Jul 3, 2018

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0141 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and possible replacement of Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators (EHA) installed on the inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder due to potential insulation resistance degradation. The directive mandates a one-time insulation check of affected EHAs and corrective actions based on the inspection results.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0123

Jun 4, 2018

Fuselage — Tail Cone Balancer Fitting Anchor Nuts and Fasteners — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0123 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion protection issues related to the tail cone balancer fitting anchor nuts and fasteners on these aircraft. The directive mandates a modification to improve corrosion resistance on specific parts of the tail cone structure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2018-0111R1

May 30, 2018

Water/Waste — Forward Fuselage Shrouded Pipe T-Boxes and Clamps — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0111R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the replacement of potable water shrouded pipe T-Boxes and clamps on Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 111435 or 111440 incorporated during production. It mandates corrective action to prevent water ingress into the avionics bay caused by cracks and clamp torque loss.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2018-0045

Feb 22, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2018-0290

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0045 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion protection issues related to the vertical stabilizer tension bolts on these aircraft. The directive mandates a modification to improve corrosion protection and maintain structural integrity of the vertical tail plane.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2018-0036

Feb 7, 2018

Fuselage / Stabilizers — Interfay Sealant in Hybrid Joints — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0036 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the application of interfay sealant in hybrid joints on the fuselage and stabilizers to prevent corrosion and maintain structural integrity. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with specific Airbus production modifications already embodied.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2018-0037

Feb 7, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0206

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0037 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer fittings and bearing assembly attachment interface to detect damage or corrosion. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by preventing potential loss of attachment of the stabilizer to the fuselage.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2018-0031

Jan 31, 2018

Doors — Forward and Aft Cargo Door Frame Forks — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0031 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of forward and aft cargo door frame forks, specifically parts with certain part numbers and serial numbers, due to paint peeling issues that could lead to corrosion. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring detailed inspections and corrective actions if necessary.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2018-0008

Jan 10, 2018

Wings — Main Landing Gear Trunnion Block Fuse Pin Retaining Pins — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 0006 to 0040, excluding MSN 0025, 0032, 0033, 0036, 0038, and 0039. The directive addresses inspection and possible replacement of the main landing gear trunnion block fuse pin retaining pins to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941