EASA Regulations for Airbus A350

222 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A350.

EASA AD 2020-0090R1

Jul 21, 2020

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0155

Jul 14, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0139R1

Jul 3, 2020

Stabilizers – Horizontal Tail Plane Lateral Load Fitting Bushings – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0126

Jun 3, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2020-0123

May 29, 2020

Wings – Centre Wing Box Fasteners – Replacement

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0109

May 15, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0091

Apr 22, 2020

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

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0071

Mar 25, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0070

Mar 24, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0066

Mar 23, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWB
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0060

Mar 16, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0035

Feb 26, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWB
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0027R1

Feb 21, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0031

Feb 18, 2020

Oxygen – Passenger Oxygen Masks – Replacement

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0028

Feb 14, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0020-E

Feb 6, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0090

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0020-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the risk of un-commanded engine in-flight shutdowns caused by liquid spillage on the ENG START panel or ECAM Control Panel in the flight deck. The directive mandates amendments to the Airbus A350 Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures for handling liquid spillage in the cockpit.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0301

Dec 12, 2019

Flight Controls — Aileron and Elevator Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators — Modification Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0301 is an amendment addressing flight control issues on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on the modification of electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHA) for inboard ailerons and elevators, specifically parts with P/N CA67001-025, CB36001-003, and CA67006-025. The directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and installation of modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0288

Nov 28, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 3 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0288 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 Part 3 Revision 05 and variation 5.3, which include certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0181R1

Nov 12, 2019

Fuselage — Forward and Aft Cargo Door Latch Fitting External Lugs — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0181R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, specifically addressing the forward and aft cargo door latch fitting external lugs. The directive mandates inspections and potential modifications to aluminium latch fittings to ensure structural integrity. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 107020 and 107049 incorporated during production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941