EASA Regulations for Airbus A380-841

57 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A380-841.

EASA AD 2018-0043R1

Dec 12, 2019

Power Plant — Rear Engine Mount Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0043R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the rear engine mount assembly on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of specific rear engine mount beams and assemblies, particularly those with part numbers L7121076120000 and related assemblies, to detect cracks caused by manufacturing defects. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring detailed or high-frequency eddy current inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842

EASA AD 2019-0216

Sep 2, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0216 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 08, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by requiring updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0217

Sep 2, 2019

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0217 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 11, which includes safe life airworthiness limitation items and maintenance tasks. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of components before exceeding life limits and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0214

Aug 30, 2019

Wings — Trailing Edge Flap Track #2 and #5 Supports — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the trailing edge flap track #2 and #5 supports on both left-hand and right-hand wings. The directive mandates modifications to these flap track supports to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0205

Aug 20, 2019

Pneumatic – Engine Bleed Air System Certification Maintenance Requirements Task – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0205 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the engine bleed air system, specifically the Certification Maintenance Requirements task related to the pneumatic system. The directive mandates inspections and functional tests to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0123R1

Jun 18, 2019

Landing Gear – Gravity Extension System – Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0123R1 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes regarding the landing gear gravity extension system. It mandates inspections and modifications to the wing landing gear emergency up-lock actuator wiring to prevent failure during gravity extension. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring specific inspections and corrective actions to maintain safe landing gear operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0072

Mar 28, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0072 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 07, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by requiring updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2017-0209R1

Mar 11, 2019

Integrated Modular Avionics — Internal Timer — Power Cycle (Reset)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0209R1 is an updated regulation addressing an internal timer issue in the Integrated Modular Avionics of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 77908 and 77909 incorporated during production. The directive mandates repetitive on-ground power cycles to reset the internal timer to prevent loss of communication between avionics systems.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0038

Feb 19, 2019

Wings – Inner Rear Spar Trailing Edge – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a fuel leak issue observed in the wing area that could potentially lead to fire hazards. The directive mandates a modification to the wing inner rear spar trailing edge to improve drainage and prevent fuel accumulation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0275

Dec 14, 2018

Wings — Frame 56 Vertical Cruciform Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0275 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the vertical cruciform fittings at fuselage frame 56 on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75132 or 75442 incorporated during production. The directive mandates inspections and potential modifications to ensure structural integrity of the affected wing fittings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0171-E

Aug 6, 2018

CANCELLED - SEE EASA AD 2019-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0171-E is an emergency directive affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a critical safety issue involving damage to the engine bleed air system and wing structure caused by overpressure scenarios during take-off, which could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates updates to the Airbus A380 Airplane Flight Manual to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0160

Jul 25, 2018

Wings — Frame 46 Horizontal Cruciform Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0160 is an official safety directive addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of the frame 46 horizontal cruciform fittings on the wings to detect and correct fatigue cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0116

May 29, 2018

Stabilizers – Inboard and Outboard Elevator Hinges / Actuator Fittings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0116 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the inboard and outboard elevator hinges and actuator fittings to detect bushing migration and other potential structural issues. The directive aims to ensure the continued structural integrity and safe control of the aircraft elevators.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0098

Apr 24, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0098 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the airworthiness limitations related to Certification Maintenance Requirements as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Revision 06. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0096

Apr 24, 2018

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0096 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 10. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0054

Mar 9, 2018

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0054 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a design weakness in the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) related to the secondary load path, which could lead to loss of control of the aircraft. The directive mandates modification or replacement of affected THSA components to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2017-0249

Dec 14, 2017

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Components — Replacement [Life Limit]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0249 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain nose landing gear (NLG) components, specifically main fittings and sliding tubes, due to a manufacturing issue involving improper preparation of 300M material. The directive sets reduced life limits for these affected parts to prevent potential structural failure and nose landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861