Equipment / Furnishings — Galley — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2025-0068
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft must perform general visual inspections of affected galley parts within specified compliance times, generally within 12 months of the directive's effective date or earlier depending on part number. If discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be completed before further flight. Modification of affected galleys according to Airbus service bulletins constitutes a terminating action for inspections. Installation of affected parts requires immediate inspection and correction as needed.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0017 is an inspection directive addressing forward-facing galley equipment on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for specific galley part numbers to prevent damage such as delamination and corrosion that could lead to trolley detachment during emergency landings. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.
What changed
EASA AD 2026-0017 supersedes the previous AD 2025-0068 and updates the list of affected galley part numbers, including newly identified parts subject to the unsafe condition. It retains existing inspection and corrective action requirements while introducing updated compliance times and clarifications on inspection intervals after repairs. The directive also confirms terminating actions through modification or replacement of affected galleys.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the structural integrity of galley equipment, which directly impacts passenger safety during emergency evacuations. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid potential escape path blockages caused by trolley detachment. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and regulatory conformity for the affected Airbus narrow-body fleet.
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