206 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.
EASA AD 2022-0093
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0093 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection requirements for fasteners located at frame 96, stringers 6 and 7 on the right-hand side of the fuselage to ensure structural integrity.
EASA AD 2022-0088
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0088 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers from 0006 to 0044 inclusive. The directive addresses a modification related to the hydraulic power system, specifically the grounding wiring of the yellow engine fire shut off valve. It mandates changes to ensure the safety and reliability of the engine fire shut off valve wiring.
EASA AD 22-027
EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 22-027 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive concerning the Airbus A350 flight control system. The withdrawal follows the discovery of incorrect instructions related to the PRIM P13 standard software in the Flight Control and Guidance System X13 standard, which is embodied through Airbus Service Bulletin A350-42-P017. An updated PRIM software standard is under development, and a new AD is expected to be issued for its installation.
EASA AD 2022-0080
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0080 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the centre wing box fasteners on these aircraft models. It mandates replacement of certain fasteners and the application of additional head nut cap protection to ensure continued airworthiness.
EASA AD 2022-0079-E
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0079-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with the Flight Control and Guidance System X13 standard. It addresses a fault in the primary flight control computers that could cause both elevator actuators to be incorrectly flagged as faulty, potentially leading to loss of elevator control. The directive mandates operational and dispatch restrictions to mitigate this risk.
EASA AD 2022-0065
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0065 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of engine fire extinguishing pipes on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with certain Rolls-Royce TRENT XWB engines. The directive mandates a one-time detailed inspection of the engine core zone fire extinguishing pipes to detect and remove any protective caps that may have been inadvertently left installed. This AD applies to specific engine serial numbers and aims to ensure proper engine fire extinguishing capability.
EASA AD 2022-0045
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0045 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to wiring damage caused by passenger floor crossbeam deflections during rapid decompression. The directive mandates updating the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) performance database to reflect revised landing performance data.
EASA AD 2022-0040
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0040 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce TRENT XWB-97 engines. It addresses the replacement and life limitation of hydro-mechanical units (HMU) with part number G5020HMU02 to prevent engine transient N1 shaft speed exceedance. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating compliance with updated life limits for these engine components.
EASA AD 2022-0031
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0031 addresses the inspection and operational restrictions related to the Pneumatic Overheat Detection System sensing elements installed on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific overheat detection system parts produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leaks. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List and temporary operational restrictions until inspections and necessary replacements are completed.
EASA AD 2022-0015
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for the wing upper and lower covers due to potential missing Heavy Expanded Copper Foil (HECF) patches. This AD applies to certain Airbus A350 aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.
EASA AD 2022-0014
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for cockpit seats, specifically the Captain, First Officer, and 3rd Occupant seats. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with potential seat failures.
EASA AD 2022-0013
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0013 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the escape slide-raft at passenger doors 3 equipped with the inflatable free aisle restrictor system. The directive mandates modification or replacement of specific affected escape slide-raft parts to ensure proper functionality during emergency evacuations.
EASA AD 2022-0011
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0011 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the lightning strike edge glow sealant protection on the upper and lower wing skin cover edges to prevent potential ignition sources inside wing fuel tanks. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.
EASA AD 2021-0275
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0275 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on inspection and modification requirements for slat transmission shafts and slat power control unit torque sensing units, specifically targeting affected slat PCUs with part numbers 4785A0000-04 and 4785A0000-05. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating inspections, health checks, and eventual replacement of affected parts.
EASA AD 2021-0269
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0269 is an airworthiness directive applicable to all Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of ram air turbine (RAT) door and belly fairing panels to prevent interference during RAT deployment. The directive mandates modifications to ensure continued safe operation of affected aircraft.
EASA AD 2021-0260
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0215 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. A350 aircraft. This directive supersedes previous related directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of the affected aircraft model. It provides updated instructions and mandates compliance with the latest safety standards.
EASA AD 2021-0220
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for drive struts on flap tracks 1 and 2 to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive mandates inspection of load-sensing drive struts and replacement of drive struts to prevent potential flap detachment.
EASA AD 2021-0206
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0206 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 as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 06. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs accordingly.
EASA AD 2021-0207
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0207 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 (ALS) Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.
EASA AD 2021-0208
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0208 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 maintenance requirements and life limits as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 6 and Variation 6.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing system equipment maintenance tasks and replacement of life-limited parts.