EASA Regulations for Airbus A350

206 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.

EASA AD US-2024-11-01

Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement

The Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2024-11-01) that applies to various Airbus SAS airplane models including A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 series equipped with certain parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This AD addresses the issue of reduced battery endurance performance during airplane parking or storage periods. It mandates replacement of affected PMA Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Jun 26, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0116

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0119

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0116 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions to ensure continued safe operation of these engines.

Jun 21, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2024-0106

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0199

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion and cracking issues found on broadband antenna adapter plates and related components installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

May 31, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0098

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0129

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0098 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the forward cargo door piano hinges 2 and 3 due to potential cracking risks. This directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and aims to ensure continued structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

May 2, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2024-0078

Equipment / Furnishings — AFT Galley Complex Lower Attachment Studs — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0078 is issued for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, addressing inspection and replacement of the aft galley complex lower attachment studs. The directive targets specific part numbers of lower attachment studs that secure the aft galley complex to the aircraft structure. It mandates inspections and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Mar 20, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0132R1

Wings — Inboard Flap Trunnion — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0132R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for the inboard flap trunnion on Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 0005 through 0046 excluding 0025 and 0033. The directive mandates inspections and potential modifications of affected trunnion arms made of forging aluminium 7037 to ensure structural integrity. It applies to specific part numbers installed on these aircraft.

Mar 20, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2024-0073

Equipment / Furnishings — Galley Lower Attachment Studs — Inspection — Maintenance Task

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0073 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes manufactured on or before 31 December 2023. It addresses inspection and maintenance requirements for specific galley lower attachment studs with certain part numbers. The directive mandates a one-time inspection and corrective actions to ensure the safe installation of these studs.

Mar 18, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2024-0070

Oil — Front Bearing Housing Oil Feed Tube Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0070 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates the replacement of front bearing housing oil feed tube assemblies with a specific serviceable part to ensure safe engine operation. It applies to all serial numbers of these engine models.

Mar 14, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2021-0217R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0116

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0217R1 is an amendment concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Time Limits Manual. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory inspections and life-limited part replacements.

Mar 8, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2024-0065

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0119

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0065 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB-97 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. This directive mandates compliance with updated mandatory inspections and life limits as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Time Limits Manual Revision 56. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow revised maintenance instructions for these engines.

Mar 8, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2024-0061

Wings — Flaps — Flap Support Structure — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspections of the flap support structures to detect corrosion and surface protection deficiencies that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to left-hand and right-hand flap support structures 1 through 4 on affected aircraft.

Mar 6, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2024-0005

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0204

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0005 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 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 09 and its subsequent variations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and inspections critical to aircraft safety.

Jan 5, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0215

[Correction] Aircraft Flight Manual — Auto Flight System Control Panel ALT Outer Knob Use — Amendment / Auto Flight — Flight Control Unit — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0215 is a regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with the Auto Flight System Control Panel ALT Outer Knob and Flight Control Unit (FCU) modifications related to altitude target errors. The directive mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and replacement of certain FCUs to ensure safe operation.

Dec 13, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0196

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Nov 10, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0176

Fuselage — Cargo Compartment Panels Sealing Tape — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0176 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for cargo compartment panel sealing tapes on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive focuses on the sealing tapes installed between cargo floor panels and the cargo loading system or floor structure in specific cargo compartment areas. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections to detect tape migration that could compromise the fire extinguishing system efficiency.

Oct 6, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0162

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations —Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0162 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to fuel airworthiness limitations, requiring compliance with the latest Airbus A350 ALS Part 5 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating maintenance tasks and life limits for fuel system components.

Aug 17, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0157

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0203

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0157 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 Part 4 System Equipment Maintenance Requirements Revision 08 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive updates maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Jul 31, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0004R1

Doors — Cockpit Escape Hatches — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0004R1 is an updated regulation addressing the replacement of cockpit escape hatches on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It targets specific affected hatch part numbers that have corrosion issues impacting hatch operability from the outside. The directive mandates replacement with improved serviceable parts to ensure safe evacuation capability.

Jun 12, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0102

Equipment / Furnishings — Lavatory Floor Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0102 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of lavatory floor fittings to detect corrosion that could lead to lavatory module detachment, posing safety risks to cabin crew and passengers. The directive requires repetitive general visual inspections and reporting of findings to Airbus.

May 17, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0068

Wings — Centre Wing Box Fasteners — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0068 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 109799 embodied in production. It addresses the replacement of centre wing box fasteners that may rotate inside their holes, potentially causing fuel vapour leakage into the cabin. The directive mandates replacement of affected fasteners with improved friction material fasteners and additional work to ensure proper fuel vapour barrier paint application.

Mar 30, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941