EASA Regulations for Airbus A380

182 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus A380.

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 2019-0192

Aug 5, 2019

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Free Rotation — Manual Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0192 is an airworthiness directive addressing the Airbus A380 aeroplanes equipped with specific Ram Air Turbine (RAT) parts, identified by part numbers 1704287G and 1704287H with serial numbers AAB4000001 to AAB4000333. This directive mandates a manual free rotation check of the RAT to detect water ingress and corrosion that could impair RAT operation and electrical power generation. It applies to Airbus A380 models -841, -842, and -861 with specified manufacturer serial numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0159

Jul 5, 2019

Aircraft Flight Manual — Fuel Quantity Indication System Procedure — Amendment ; Fuel — Fuel Quantity and Management System Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0159 addresses the fuel quantity indication system procedure and software update for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and updates to the Fuel Quantity and Management System software to correct fuel quantity indication discrepancies. This directive applies to all Airbus A380 aircraft except those with specific production modifications 77964 and 77965.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

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 2019-0124

Jun 5, 2019

Electrical Power – Ram Air Turbine Free Rotation – Manual Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0124 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380 aeroplanes, specifically models A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 with certain manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) gearbox, which may contain water leading to corrosion and potential failure of the RAT during flight. This AD mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation of the affected RAT parts.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0127

Jun 5, 2019

Wings — Trailing Edge Flap Track #3 and #4 Supports — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0127 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the trailing edge flap track #3 and #4 supports on both left-hand and right-hand wings to address structural concerns. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 77208 incorporated in production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0113

May 24, 2019

Engine Fuel & Control — Engine Electronic Control Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0113 is an official directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates an update to the engine electronic controller (EEC) software to version 12.3 or later to enhance safety. This update targets the intermediate pressure turbine over-speed system to prevent potential engine failures.

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

EASA AD 2019-0083

Apr 15, 2019

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Actuator Fire Protection Assemblies — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0083 is an official safety directive addressing Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It mandates inspection of the electrical thrust reverser actuation system (ETRAS) actuator fitting fire protection assemblies on engines #2 and #3 to ensure proper sealing with silicone fire sealant. This directive aims to prevent potential fire hazards due to incomplete sealing of fire shields on the thrust reverser actuator fittings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

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 2019-0010

Jan 23, 2019

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0002

Jan 11, 2019

Nacelles / Pylons – Inboard and Outboard Pylon Drain System – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0002 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes, excluding those with certain production modifications (77710, 77711, 77712, and 77713). The directive mandates inspection of the inboard and outboard pylon drain systems to detect potential clogging and damage that could lead to hydraulic fluid leakage and fire risk. It addresses a safety concern related to flame and smoke detected near engine nozzle exhausts due to damaged sealant and clogged drain lines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

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 2018-0267

Dec 11, 2018

Wings — Movable Flap Track Fairing #2 U-Frame Bolt-Nut Couples — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0267 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 0222 to 0233 inclusive, excluding 0229 and 0232. It addresses inspection requirements for the movable flap track fairing number 2 U-frame bolt-nut couples on both left-hand and right-hand sides. The directive mandates inspection, replacement, and re-torqueing of these components to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0221

Oct 16, 2018

Wings — Aileron Actuator Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0221 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 66431 incorporated in production. It mandates inspections of the aileron actuator fittings to detect cracks and requires corrective actions to maintain structural integrity of the ailerons. This directive addresses potential fatigue failures in fasteners that could lead to in-flight aileron detachment.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0215

Oct 5, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0159

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0215 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a fuel quantity indication system issue related to incorrect fuel on board readings caused by a faulty refuel isolation valve position sensor. The directive mandates amendments to the Airbus A380 Aircraft Flight Manual to include procedures for cross-checking fuel quantity indications after refueling.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0199

Sep 26, 2018

Engine – Oil Service Pipe Sealing Rings – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0199 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive focuses on the replacement and life limitation of high pressure/intermediate pressure support structure oil service tube buffer sealing rings with Part Number FW64487 to prevent potential engine failures.

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