EASA Regulations for Airbus A350

224 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.

EASA AD 2022-0080

May 9, 2022

Wings – Centre Wing Box Fasteners – Replacement

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0079-E

May 5, 2022

Flight Controls – Master Minimum Equipment List – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0065

Apr 7, 2022

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0054

Mar 23, 2022

Aircraft Flight Manual — Performance Database — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0054 is an amendment addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) performance database to correct landing distance data following potential wiring damage caused by passenger floor crossbeam deflections during rapid decompression. This directive supersedes a previous AD and ensures continued safe operation of affected Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0045

Mar 16, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0054

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0040

Mar 8, 2022

Engine Fuel and Control – Hydro-Mechanical Unit – Replacement / Life Limitation

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2022-0031

Feb 25, 2022

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection — Master Minimum Equipment List — Temporary Operational Restrictions

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0015

Jan 26, 2022

Wings — Wing Upper and Lower Covers — Inspection / Repair

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0014

Jan 25, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Seats — Inspection / Modification

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0013

Jan 25, 2022

Equipment / furnishings — Escape Slide-Raft at Passenger Doors 3 — Inflatable Free Aisle Restrictor — Modification / Replacement

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2022-0011

Jan 21, 2022

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0275

Dec 10, 2021

Flight Controls — Slat Transmission Shafts / Slat Power Control Unit Torque Sensing Units — Inspection / Modification

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0220

Oct 1, 2021

Flight Controls — Drive Struts on Flap Tracks 1 and 2 — Inspection / Replacement

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0207

Sep 15, 2021

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0209

Sep 15, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Fuel Airworthiness Limitations – ALS Part 5 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0209 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 (ALS) Part 5 Revision 05, which covers fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0206

Sep 15, 2021

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0208

Sep 15, 2021

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0167R1

Jul 8, 2021

Flight Control and Guidance System — Ram Air Turbine Performance — Modification (Software Update) ; Air Conditioning — Electrical Power Supply to Air Generation System Ram Air Actuators — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0167R1 is a regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses modifications to the flight control and guidance system software and the electrical power supply to the air generation system ram air actuators to ensure proper ram air turbine performance and air conditioning system reliability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941