EASA AD 2018-0218
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0228
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0218 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive internal and external inspections of the center and outer wing box at the Rib 1 junction due to non-compliant taperlok fasteners that could compromise structural integrity. The directive includes detailed inspection thresholds and intervals to ensure continued airworthiness.