EASA Regulations for Airbus A380

182 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A380.

EASA AD 2025-0270

Dec 2, 2025

Wings — Leading Edge Devices / Slats and Droop Noses — Identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0270 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses identification and verification of wing leading edge devices including slats and droop noses to ensure correct part numbers are installed. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 models mentioned.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0252

Nov 14, 2025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0252 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 11, Variation 11.2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0212

Sep 24, 2025

Wings — Wing Rear Spars — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0212 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the wing rear spars on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the wing outer rear spar top and bottom flanges to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to certain A380 aircraft and requires compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8263 Revision 01.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0194

Sep 15, 2025

[Correction] Flight Controls — Primary System Flight Control Computer — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0194 is a corrective directive addressing Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. It mandates a modification to the primary flight control and guidance unit (FCGU) software to prevent uncommanded thrust reduction during soft go-around maneuvers. The directive applies to specific FCGU hardware and software part numbers identified in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0121

May 28, 2025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0121 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, requiring compliance with the latest Airbus A380 ALS Revision 13. This directive mandates replacement of life-limited parts and updates to the Aircraft Maintenance Programme to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0120

May 26, 2025

Cabin Systems — Antenna Adapter Plate — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0120 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the antenna adapter plate and related parts installed on Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aircraft models. The directive mandates repetitive general visual inspections of affected broadband antenna adapter plates to detect corrosion and cracks that could compromise aircraft safety. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0115

May 16, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Fuselage / Belly Fairing Mounted Emergency Evacuation Escape Slides — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0115 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides installed on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific slide parts with part numbers 103004-xxx, 103007-xxx, and 103008-xxx, focusing on those affected by adhesive degradation and seam failures. It mandates inspections, pressure testing, and replacement of affected slides to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0074

Apr 7, 2025

Wings – Wing Landing Gear Attachment – Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0074 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses inspections and repairs related to the wing landing gear attachment rib 9 fittings, specifically focusing on detecting cracks, corrosion, and sealant degradation in these critical structural components. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 and mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0280R1

Nov 8, 2024

Pneumatic — Pylon / Wing Interface Bleed Duct and Fuel Pipe — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0280R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the pneumatic pylon/wing interface bleed duct and fuel pipe on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and an interim modification to prevent potential bleed duct detachment and subsequent risk of fire due to contact between the bleed duct and fuel pipe. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0199

Oct 18, 2024

Cabin Systems – Antenna Adapter Plate – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0199 is an update addressing corrosion and cracks found in broadband antenna adapter plates and related parts on Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the continued airworthiness of these aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Airbus models and includes new provisions for the recently certified A321-253NY variant.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0190

Oct 11, 2024

[Correction] Aircraft Flight Manual — Normal Procedures — Amendment

[Correction] Aircraft Flight Manual — Normal Procedures — Amendment is a regulatory document addressing updates to the flight manual procedures for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A350 and A380. This amendment corrects previously issued information to ensure accurate and safe operational guidance for these specific aircraft types. The document focuses on normal procedures relevant to flight crews operating the Airbus A350 and A380.

CRD
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0191

Oct 10, 2024

Wings — Wing Front and Rear Spars — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0191 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the wing front and rear spars of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates special detailed inspections of specific wing spar areas to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these Airbus A380 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2024-0185

Sep 23, 2024

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0185 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) rotor shaft, specifically part number FW20677, to detect cracks that could lead to rotor shaft failure and potential engine damage. It includes on-wing and in-shop inspection requirements along with corrective actions if cracks are found.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0101R1

Sep 13, 2024

Fuel — Engine Low Pressure Shut Off Valve Electrical Harness Routing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0101R1 is a regulatory update addressing the electrical harness routing of the engine low pressure shut off valve on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to aircraft not modified with Airbus modification 77076 and covers both Engine Alliance GP7200 and Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. The directive aims to ensure compliance with safety requirements related to engine fuel isolation in case of uncontrolled engine rotor failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0163

Aug 20, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0163 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA 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, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, Variation 12.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance limitations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2024-0141

Jul 16, 2024

Wings – Main Landing Gear Attachment – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0141 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear attachment rib 9 fittings on both left-hand and right-hand wings to detect cracks and sealant condition. This directive addresses potential structural integrity risks due to corrosion and cracking in these critical components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD US-2024-11-01

Jun 26, 2024

Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement

The Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2024-11-01) that applies to various Airbus SAS airplane models including A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 series equipped with certain parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This AD addresses the issue of reduced battery endurance performance during airplane parking or storage periods. It mandates replacement of affected PMA Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0106

May 31, 2024

Cabin Systems – Antenna Adapter Plate – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion and cracking issues found on broadband antenna adapter plates and related components installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0099

May 6, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings – Fuselage / Belly Fairing Mounted Emergency Evacuation Escape Slides – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0099 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides, specifically those with certain part numbers and serial numbers that have shown seam failures during proof pressure testing after overhaul. The directive mandates replacement and inspection requirements to ensure the continued airworthiness of these emergency slides.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861