EASA AD 2026-0194
Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement – Abnormal Procedures – Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0194 is an amendment concerning Airbus A330 models modified with the Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH Passenger to Freighter conversion under EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10063798. This directive addresses updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement related to abnormal procedures for these converted A330 aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 variants modified up to Revision 41 of the STC.
What Changed
The directive introduces additional abnormal procedures to the Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement Revision 16, specifically addressing amber caution messages related to air conditioning and pressurization faults such as COND MD VENT FAULT, COND MD ISOL FAULT, and COND MIXER OVERPRESS. It also amends related operating procedures in the Flight Crew Operating Manual Supplement Revision 10 and Quick Reference Handbook Supplement Revision 7 to correct previously identified discrepancies.
Why It Matters
This amendment is critical for flight crews and operators as it ensures that abnormal procedures are clearly defined and consistent, reducing the risk of incorrect responses to caution messages. Implementing these updated procedures helps maintain safe operation and reduces crew workload during abnormal conditions. Compliance with this directive is mandatory to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected Airbus A330 freighter-converted aircraft.
What To Do
Operators must implement the additional abnormal procedures by incorporating the Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement Revision 16 within 30 days of the directive's effective date. All flight crews should be informed of these changes and operate the aircraft accordingly. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by EASA if properly substantiated.
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