Equipment / Furnishings – Galleys – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0068, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2021-0183R1
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft must perform general visual inspections of specified galley parts within 36 months of first installation or within 12 months after 18 August 2021, then every 6 months thereafter. For certain galley part numbers, initial inspections can be postponed until 12 months after the effective date of this AD, which is 19 February 2024. If discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be taken before the next flight. Modification of affected parts according to the specified service bulletin can terminate the inspection requirements. Group 2 aircraft owners must contact the galley manufacturer or design approval holder within 12 months of the AD's effective date for further instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for forward-facing galley parts with specific part numbers to prevent damage that could lead to trolley detachment during emergency landings. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed aircraft models.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0038 supersedes the previous AD 2021-0183R1 and introduces a modification service bulletin as an optional terminating action for repetitive inspections. It revises the list of affected galley part numbers, adds new parts to the affected list, and clarifies inspection intervals and repair deferrals. The directive also corrects typographical errors from the previous AD and updates compliance instructions accordingly.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the structural integrity of galley installations, which directly impacts passenger safety by preventing trolley detachment that could block emergency exits. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain airworthiness and avoid operational disruptions. Compliance with this AD ensures adherence to European Union aviation safety regulations and helps avoid potential safety hazards during emergency situations.
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