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EASA Regulations for Airbus A380

171 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A380.

EASA AD 2024-0191

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.

Oct 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2024-0185

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.

Sep 23, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0101R1

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.

Sep 13, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0163

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0121

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.

Aug 20, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2024-0141

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0074

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.

Jul 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2024-11-01

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.

Jun 26, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0106

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0199

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.

May 31, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0099

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0115

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.

May 6, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2024-0079

[Correction] Landing Gear — Body Landing Gear Rear Axle — Replacement

[Correction] Landing Gear — Body Landing Gear Rear Axle — Replacement is a correction document related to the Airbus S.A.S. A380 aircraft. It addresses the replacement procedures or requirements for the rear axle of the body landing gear on this specific aircraft model. The document ensures proper maintenance and safety standards for the landing gear component.

Apr 4, 2024
CRDMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0039

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0069

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0039 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 and Trent 970 series engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Time Limits Manual Revision 65 dated 01 October 2023. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and mandatory inspections for critical engine components.

Feb 8, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0032

Fuselage — Centre Fuselage Shims on Frames 47 to 53 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0032 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the centre fuselage shims on frames 47 to 53 to detect missing or mislocated shims that could affect structural integrity. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action procedures to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 31, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2014-0152R2

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft and Balance Weights — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0152R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft and balance weights on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 500, 800, and 900 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A340-500, A340-600, Airbus A380, and Boeing 777 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to detect and correct cracks that could compromise rotor integrity and aircraft safety.

Nov 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 500Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A340-500Airbus A340-600Airbus A380Boeing 777

EASA AD 2023-0198

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0191

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0198 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes to mandate inspections of wing front and rear spars due to reported cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and focuses on specific wing spar areas to ensure structural integrity. It requires special detailed inspections using ultrasonic testing methods following Airbus service bulletins and alert operator transmissions.

Nov 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2023-0196

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Nov 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0126R1

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Disc Seal Fins and Interstage Seals — Inspection / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0126R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection, replacement, and modification requirements for the low pressure turbine (LPT) disc seal fins and interstage seals on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 series engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections following certain vibration alerts and shop visits, as well as a modification to improve engine safety and reliability.

Aug 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0124

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0079

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0124 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 replacement of certain right-hand and left-hand body landing gear rear axles identified as affected due to corrosion and potential failure risks. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of these parts to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Jun 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2023-0112

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

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Amendment is an amendment document concerning the Airbus A380 aircraft. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant items within the maintenance checks and time limits section. This amendment ensures continued compliance with safety standards for the Airbus A380 fleet.

May 30, 2023
AmendmentMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2012-0260-CN

CANCELLED: Engine Oil System — Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger — Replacement [Time Between Overhaul]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0260-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2012-0260R1 concerning the replacement of the Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) in Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The cancellation confirms that all affected engines have been modified with a serviceable FOHE part, eliminating the previously identified unsafe condition.

May 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0098R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0198

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0098R1 is an updated safety directive addressing structural integrity concerns on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the wing outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar to detect cracks that could compromise wing strength. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and includes detailed inspection procedures and compliance requirements.

May 15, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380