EASA Regulations for Airbus A380-861

49 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A380-861.

EASA AD 2019-0038

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0001

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.

Feb 19, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0275

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.

Dec 14, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0171-E

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.

Aug 6, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0160

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.

Jul 25, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0116

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0239

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.

May 29, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0096

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0217

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.

Apr 24, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0098

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.

Apr 24, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0054

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.

Mar 9, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2017-0249

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.

Dec 14, 2017

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861