EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0118

May 22, 2020

Superseded by EASA 2022-0096

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0118 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses a flight safety issue related to automatic go-around procedures when the autopilot is engaged, which can cause an unexpected pitch-up attitude and autopilot disconnection. The directive applies to various Airbus A320 family models with specific serial numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0103

May 8, 2020

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modifications

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0103 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses modifications related to the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) protection, specifically targeting ELTs with Part Number 01N65900. The directive mandates modifications to improve ELT battery current injection protection to prevent potential battery fires.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0080

Apr 1, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0082

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0080 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to adhere to new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0073

Mar 26, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0203

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0073 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with certain trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) that may have deviations from the Component Maintenance Manual acceptance test procedure. The directive mandates replacement of affected THSA parts to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0067

Mar 23, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0091

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 07, which includes certification maintenance requirements and updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance limits and tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0053

Mar 10, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons — Engine Pylon Nose Fire Seals — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0053 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-271N, A321-271N, A321-271NX, and A321-272N aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for engine pylon nose fire seals with Part Number D0003109300000 to ensure firewall integrity. The directive mandates a detailed inspection and corrective actions to prevent potential loss of fire protection in case of an engine fire.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320271N
  • Airbus A321271N271NX272N

EASA AD 2020-0044

Mar 3, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0002

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0044 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing certain CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engine models installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737 series aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of high-pressure turbine inner stationary seals to prevent damage caused by honeycomb separation. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines and aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • CFM International CFM56-5C
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A340
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD 2020-0037

Feb 28, 2020

[Correction] Fuselage — Frame Foot Coupling at Frame 43 — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0037 is a corrective directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for the fuselage frame foot coupling at frame 43 on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 153126 or 153742 incorporated during production. The directive mandates a one-time special detailed inspection and subsequent repair or modification to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0034

Feb 25, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0102

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 07, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0030

Feb 18, 2020

Fuselage — External Fuselage Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency that applies to Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the external fuselage skin panels at frame 34 underneath the fairing structure between stringer 43 left-hand and right-hand sides. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected fuselage area.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2019-0279R1

Feb 5, 2020

Fire Protection — Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0279R1 is an amendment addressing fire protection issues related to cargo compartment fire extinguishing pipes on Airbus A320 series aeroplanes, including models A320-214, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-271N. The directive mandates inspection and modification of the cargo fire extinguishing pipes to ensure sufficient clearance and prevent wear or chafing that could reduce fire extinguishing effectiveness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers listed in the directive's appendix.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0019

Feb 5, 2020

Fuselage — Lateral Window Frame Upper Fastener Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0019 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the lateral window frame upper fastener holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific serial numbers except those with certain Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0007

Jan 15, 2020

Engine — Rotating Air High Pressure Turbine Front Seal — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0007 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement of rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are installed on various Airbus models including A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of specific affected HPT front seals to prevent potential uncontained engine failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • CFM International CFM56-5C
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A340
  • Boeing 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0316

Dec 23, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0236

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0316 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to emergency escape slides and rafts, specifically the inflation reservoirs which may have defective rupture disk assemblies. The directive mandates repetitive pressure checks of these inflation reservoirs to ensure proper functionality.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0304R1

Dec 19, 2019

Engine — Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0304R1 is an operational restriction directive affecting Airbus A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes equipped with certain International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. It addresses the risk of damage and potential fracture of low pressure turbine (LPT) third stage blades, which could lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive applies to specific aircraft serial numbers and engine part numbers identified in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0035R1

Oct 14, 2019

Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Electrical Harness — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0035R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and modification requirements for the electrical harness installation on Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253N aeroplanes. It targets specific aircraft serial numbers excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied in production. The directive aims to prevent potential fire or explosion risks caused by insufficient clearance between electrical harnesses and hydraulic pipes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0233

Sep 19, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0111

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0233 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses incomplete installations of overwing panel lug attachments that could compromise wing structural integrity. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0232

Sep 16, 2019

Hydraulic Power — Hydraulic Reservoir Pressurisation Lines — Modification

Hydraulic Power — Hydraulic Reservoir Pressurisation Lines — Modification is a regulatory document applicable to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It addresses modifications related to the hydraulic reservoir pressurisation lines to ensure continued airworthiness and system reliability. The document provides guidance on required changes to maintain hydraulic system integrity on these aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0227

Sep 11, 2019

Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Electrical Wiring — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0227 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-112, A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, and A320-233. The directive addresses a potential interference issue between electrical wiring harnesses and tapping units in the aircraft's lavatory smoke detection and passenger oxygen systems. This interference could compromise the delivery of passenger oxygen during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320