EASA Regulations for Airbus A350

206 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.

EASA AD 2021-0209

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0162

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.

Sep 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0167R1

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.

Jul 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2021-0161

Landing Gear — Master Minimum Equipment List — Landing Gear Control — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0161 is an amendment addressing the landing gear control system on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) related to the landing gear control to mitigate a specific failure scenario in the landing gear extension and retraction system software. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A350 models.

Jul 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0141

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Fittings and Bearing Assembly Attachment Interface — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0141 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, specifically addressing the trimmable horizontal stabilizer fittings and bearing assembly attachment interface. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and prevent corrosion and damage caused by rotation of the bearing assembly, which could lead to detachment of the stabilizer and potential loss of control. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus production modifications.

Jun 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0130R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0157

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0130R1 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with slat geared rotary actuators (SGRA) part number 4775A0000-02 on slat 5 track 12. This directive mandates repetitive drainage and cleaning of the affected SGRA to prevent slat system jams caused by water freezing inside the actuators during flight. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring maintenance actions to mitigate the risk of reduced aircraft control due to slat system malfunction.

Jun 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0127

Landing Gear — Management System — Modification (Software Updates)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0127 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the landing gear management system software to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 114420 already incorporated in production.

May 12, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0112

Wings — Main Landing Gear Support Structure Fuse Pins — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0112 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 main landing gear support structure fuse pins to ensure proper installation and security. The directive aims to prevent potential main landing gear collapse caused by incorrectly engaged or secured fuse pins.

Apr 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0053R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0275

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0053R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with specific slat power control units (PCU) having part numbers 4785A0000-04 or 4785A0000-05. The directive mandates inspections and repetitive health checks of the slat transmission shafts and PCU torque sensing units to prevent potential slat system jams caused by excessive wear. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring corrective actions if discrepancies are found.

Apr 19, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0085

Doors — Passenger Door Guide Arms — Replacement / Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0085 is an airworthiness directive addressing the passenger door guide arms on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on the replacement, inspection, and modification of passenger door damper emergency opening actuators (DEOA) with part number FE396001001 to ensure safe emergency door operation.

Mar 19, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0061

Indicating / Recording Systems — Flight Warning System — Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual — Ram Air Turbine Performance — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 116544 incorporated in production. The directive addresses modifications to the flight warning system and amendments to the aircraft flight manual concerning ram air turbine performance. It mandates software updates and flight manual revisions to mitigate risks associated with ram air turbine performance during emergency conditions.

Mar 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2018-0234R3

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Actuators — Greasing / Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0234R3 is an amendment addressing thrust reverser actuator (TRA) greasing and Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) restrictions for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It targets specific TRA batches with part numbers 351D9908-657, -659, -661, -689, -691, and -693 due to corrosion issues causing potential jamming. The directive mandates maintenance actions to prevent inadvertent thrust reverser deployment and ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0026

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0208

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0026 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 System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Variation 5.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limit replacements.

Jan 20, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0018

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0085

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0018 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement and inspection of passenger door guide arms and support brackets related to the passenger door damper emergency opening actuators with part number FE396001001. The directive aims to ensure the proper functioning of passenger doors during emergency openings to maintain evacuation safety.

Jan 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0277

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0167

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0277 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor 1 blades, part number KH21559, to detect cracks and prevent potential engine failures. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Dec 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0272

SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS - Equipment / Furnishings — Buckle — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0272 addresses safety concerns related to 4 Point Harness Restraint Systems manufactured by Schroth Safety Products GmbH, installed on Airbus A330, A340, and A350 aircraft. The directive focuses on rotary buckles with specific part numbers and manufacturing dates that may fail to unlatch due to a loosened center screw. It mandates modification and eventual replacement of affected buckles to ensure proper operation of cabin attendant restraint systems.

Dec 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0100R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Cargo Compartment Lining Panels — Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0100R1 is an amendment addressing repair and replacement of cargo compartment lining panels made of honeycomb core material on Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It targets panels repaired with 'Speedpatch AF800 series' patches on both sides, which do not meet flame penetration standards, posing a fire risk. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus models.

Nov 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0220

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0011

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.

Oct 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0210

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0207

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.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0211

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0208

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.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041