EASA AD 2025-0212: Wings — Wing Rear Spars — Inspection

What to do

Operators of affected Airbus A380 aeroplanes must perform special detailed inspections of the wing outer rear spars within specified compliance times ranging from 2 to 15 months depending on aircraft group, and then every 36 months thereafter. If cracks are found, approved repair instructions from Airbus must be followed before further flight. Inspection results, including no findings, must be reported to Airbus within 30 days of each inspection.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0212 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the wing rear spars on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the wing outer rear spar top and bottom flanges to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to certain A380 aircraft and requires compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8263 Revision 01.

What changed

This new airworthiness directive introduces more prompt and repetitive inspection requirements for the wing outer rear spars on affected Airbus A380 aeroplanes, following further analysis of inspection results. It does not supersede the previous AD 2024-0191 but requires inspections at earlier compliance times for certain aircraft groups. Additionally, it mandates reporting inspection results to Airbus and specifies corrective actions if cracks are found.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of the Airbus A380 wing rear spars, preventing potential safety risks due to undetected cracks. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and repairs to avoid grounding or operational restrictions. Adhering to these requirements supports continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance under EASA regulations.

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