182 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A380.
EASA AD 2024-0079
Apr 4, 2024[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.
EASA AD 2024-0039
Feb 8, 2024EASA 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.
EASA AD 2024-0032
Jan 31, 2024EASA 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.
EASA AD 2014-0152R2
Nov 23, 2023EASA 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.
EASA AD 2023-0198
Nov 16, 2023EASA 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.
EASA AD 2023-0196
Nov 10, 2023EASA 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.
EASA AD 2018-0126R1
Aug 4, 2023EASA 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.
EASA AD 2023-0124
Jun 16, 2023EASA 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.
EASA AD 2023-0112
May 30, 2023Time 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.
EASA AD 2012-0260-CN
May 25, 2023EASA 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.
EASA AD 2023-0098R1
May 15, 2023EASA 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.
EASA AD 2023-0070
Mar 30, 2023The document titled 'Fuselage — Butt Strap Skin Panels — Inspection / Repair' applies to the Airbus S.A.S. A380 aircraft. It provides instructions for inspecting and repairing the butt strap skin panels on the fuselage of the Airbus A380. The document aims to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the affected fuselage components.
EASA AD US-2021-21-02
Mar 28, 2023FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-21-02 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus SAS airplanes including models A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 series, A340 series, and A380-800 series equipped with parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This directive targets the reduction in battery capacity caused by repetitive disconnection and reconnection of these PMA Ni-Cd batteries during airplane parking or storage.
EASA AD 2023-0067
Mar 24, 2023EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841 and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the butt strap skin panels at the orbital junction of Frame 22 and Stringer 33 on the left-hand side of the fuselage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected area.
EASA AD 2023-0043
Feb 28, 2023EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0043 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire extinguisher pressure checks on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. It targets specific Meggitt fire extinguishers with certain part and serial numbers that may have been incorrectly overhauled or maintained. The directive mandates pressure verification to ensure proper fire suppression capability.
EASA AD 2023-0032
Feb 8, 2023EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0032 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning specific Airbus A380 models, including A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 with certain manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspections of the fuselage belly fairing joints at frame 67 to detect potential fatigue cracks. The directive aims to maintain structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft.
EASA AD 2023-0033
Feb 8, 2023EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0033 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage fairing hardpoints at frame 72 to detect potential fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies specifically to affected aircraft identified by manufacturer serial numbers in the referenced Airbus Service Bulletin.
EASA AD 2023-0034
Feb 8, 2023EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage belly fairing outboard end fitting assemblies at frame 80 to detect potential cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive references Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8212 for inspection procedures.
EASA AD 2023-0031
Feb 8, 2023EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0031 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 airworthiness and safety.
EASA AD 2023-0024
Jan 26, 2023EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0024 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 99 to 104 shear ties and mouse holes as specified in the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Revision 10 Variation 10.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.