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EASA Regulations for Airbus A350

206 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.

EASA AD 2020-0203

Indicating / Recording Systems — Integrated Control Panels — Modification Airplane Flight Manual — Abnormal / Normal Procedures Sections — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0203 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 116038 embodied in production. It addresses the risk of inadvertent liquid spillage on the Integrated Control Panel (ICP) in the flight deck, which has caused un-commanded engine in-flight shutdowns. The directive mandates modifications to the ICP and updates to the Airplane Flight Manual abnormal and normal procedures sections.

Sep 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight OpsAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0163R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0053

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0163R2 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions related to the slat transmission shafts and slat power control unit torque sensing units to prevent slat system jams during landing. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring health checks, detailed inspections, and cleaning procedures on affected components.

Sep 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0166

Fuselage — Seat Track Extremities — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0166 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and potential repair of seat track extremities located between specific fuselage frames to address a structural deficiency. The directive applies to aircraft identified by manufacturer serial numbers as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P061.

Jul 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0090R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0203

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0090R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes related to inadvertent liquid spillage on the ENG START panel or Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring Control Panel. This directive mandates modifications and operational changes to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight shutdowns caused by liquid contamination. It applies to all affected A350 aircraft except those with specific water-resistant modifications.

Jul 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0155

Communications / Cabin Systems — Removable Display Unit and Display Docking Station Attachment Interface — Operational Restriction / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units and display docking stations installed on Airbus A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and affected part numbers of display docking stations used in zones where baby bassinets or cabin attendant seats are installed. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent detachment of removable display units that could cause injury to occupants.

Jul 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0139R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0073

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0139R1 is an updated directive addressing the inspection and potential repair of horizontal tail plane lateral load fitting bushings on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 110669 or 114806 incorporated. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural failure due to bushing migration and associated corrosion or fatigue damage.

Jul 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0144

Doors — Forward and Aft Cargo Door Retaining Rings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0144 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the forward and aft cargo door retaining rings to detect potential damage that could compromise structural integrity. The directive also provides an optional modification to terminate repetitive inspections.

Jun 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0126

Flight Controls — Flap Drive Struts and Lever Bearing Assemblies — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0126 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the flap drive struts and lever bearing assemblies at flap station 3 on both right-hand and left-hand sides to detect wear and corrosion. This directive aims to prevent potential flap detachment during flight by ensuring the structural integrity of these components.

Jun 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0123

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0068

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0123 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 109799 incorporated in production. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the rotation of certain fasteners in the centre wing box, which could lead to fuel vapour leakage inside the cabin. This directive mandates the replacement of affected fasteners with improved friction material fasteners to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2020-0109

Fuselage — Frame 98 Flange Feet between Stringers 15 and 17 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0109 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 114295 incorporated in production. It mandates inspection and potential modification of the fuselage frame 98 flange feet between stringers 15 and 17 to ensure structural integrity. The directive addresses potential fatigue and damage tolerance issues in the rear cone of the fuselage.

May 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2020-0091

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0206

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0091 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 specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Revision 04 including Variation 4.3. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to adhere to new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Apr 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0071

Fuselage — Rear Cone Diagonal Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0071 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the fuselage rear cone diagonal struts located at frame 102 in section 19 to ensure proper locking of the diagonal struts. The directive aims to prevent potential structural integrity issues that could affect the horizontal tail plane attachments or rear cone joints.

Mar 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2020-0070

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS S.A.S. A350 aircraft. It addresses modifications related to the protection of the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) equipment and furnishings on these aircraft. The directive ensures that the ELT is adequately protected to maintain its functionality in emergency situations.

Mar 24, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0066

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0217

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0066 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB engines, specifically models Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, Trent XWB-84, and Trent XWB-97. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Time Limits Manual revision dated 01 November 2019.

Mar 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0060

Exhaust — Pressure Relief Latch Access Doors — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0060 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the pressure relief latch access doors and thrust reversers on these aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to improve thermal protection and prevent potential fire hazards.

Mar 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2020-0035

Engine Fuel & Control — Engine Electronic Controller Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0035 is an official directive addressing the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates an update to the engine electronic controller software to correct issues related to air pressure sensing that could affect thrust control. This update ensures continued safe operation of affected engines.

Feb 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0027R1

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0027R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators (EHAs) for the aileron, elevator, and rudder flight controls on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aircraft. The directive mandates insulation resistance checks and corrective actions for affected EHAs to ensure continued safe operation of these flight control components.

Feb 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0031

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0112

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0031 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to passenger oxygen masks that may stick and fail to fully inflate after exposure to high ground temperatures. The directive mandates replacement of affected passenger oxygen masks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0028

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Hinge Nut — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0028 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and replacement of thrust reverser hinge nuts on both engines to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive references Airbus Service Bulletin A350-78-P013 and Goodrich Service Bulletin RA35078-059 for detailed instructions.

Feb 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041