Equipment / Furnishings – Galleys – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2026-0017, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2024-0038
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes must perform general visual inspections of specified galley parts within defined compliance times, repeating inspections every six months. If discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be taken before further flight. Additionally, modification of affected galleys as per Airbus service bulletins can terminate inspection requirements. Compliance deadlines vary by galley part number and aircraft group, with the earliest inspections due within 12 months of the directive's effective date, 11 April 2025.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0068 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 galleys with specific part numbers to prevent damage-related failures that could compromise galley integrity during emergency landings. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure galley safety and compliance.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0068 supersedes the previous AD 2024-0038 and updates the list of affected galley part numbers, including newly identified parts and removing non-affected ones. It retains inspection requirements while introducing updated compliance times and allows for terminating action through galley modification as per the latest Airbus service bulletins.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the structural integrity of galley equipment that could impact passenger safety during emergency evacuations. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply with inspection intervals and corrective actions to avoid potential trolley detachment that could block escape paths. Compliance helps maintain airworthiness and regulatory conformity for affected Airbus aircraft fleets.
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