EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2019-0067R1

Sep 11, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0151

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0067R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the horizontal upper stiffeners of the lateral cockpit window frame on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections using high frequency eddy current methods to detect cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and configurations of these Airbus models, excluding certain modified aircraft.

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

EASA AD 2019-0196

Aug 14, 2019

Fuselage — Cabin, Cargo Compartment and Airframe Parts — Inspection / Replacement [Improper Heat Treatment]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0196 is an airworthiness directive addressing improper heat treatment of certain structural parts in Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected cabin, cargo compartment, and airframe parts to ensure structural integrity. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and references Airbus Service Bulletins for inspection procedures.

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

EASA AD 2019-0189

Jul 31, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0125

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0189 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-251N, A320-253N, A320-271N, and A320-273N aeroplanes. This directive addresses a potential reduced efficiency of the angle of attack protection in certain flight configurations and maneuvers, which could lead to excessive pitch attitude and increased pilot workload. The directive requires amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to incorporate specific temporary revisions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A320251N253N271N273N

EASA AD 2019-0173

Jul 18, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0009

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the vertical stiffeners of the lateral window frames at frame 4 on both left-hand and right-hand sides to detect cracks. The directive provides specific inspection and repair instructions through Airbus service bulletins.

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

EASA AD 2019-0167

Jul 15, 2019

Wings — Main Landing Gear Side Stay Attachment — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0167 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear side stay attachment on Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-271N, and A321-231 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates detailed inspections of the left-hand and right-hand main landing gear side stay attachment outboard lugs to detect damage caused by incorrect tooling during production. This AD aims to ensure the structural integrity of the landing gear attachment to the wing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0151-E

Jun 28, 2019

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0151-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates repetitive magnetic particle inspections and one-time detailed inspections of affected sliding tubes with part number 201371304 to detect cracks or defects. The directive aims to prevent potential landing gear axle fractures that could lead to landing gear collapse and possible injury.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2019-0150

Jun 28, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0007

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0150 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on various Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates replacement of specific rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals identified by part numbers 1795M36P01 and 1795M36P02 due to risk of cracks leading to uncontained engine failure. It provides detailed affected serial numbers and compliance requirements for operators and maintenance organizations.

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 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0146

Jun 21, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0150

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0146 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900. The directive focuses on the replacement of rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals that are susceptible to cracking if removed and re-installed on different HPT disks. It mandates specific inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected engines.

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 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0147

Jun 21, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0151-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0147 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of main landing gear sliding tubes, specifically those with part number 201371304 and certain serial numbers, to detect potential cracks or defects. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2019-0122

Jun 4, 2019

Fuselage — Side Box Beam Flange in Frame 43 Area — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0122 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection, repair, and modification of the fuselage side box beam flange in the Frame 43 area on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to aircraft with Airbus modification 21202 embodied in production, excluding those with modification 152569. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair cracks that could compromise structural integrity.

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

EASA AD 2019-0106

May 15, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0026

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency applicable to Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of damaged container/galley end stop bumpers to ensure the secure positioning of galleys on the aircraft. The directive applies to specific Airbus models and serial numbers as listed in the relevant Airbus Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0094

Apr 26, 2019

Pneumatic — Bleed Monitoring Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0094 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-251N, A321-253N, A321-271N, and A321-272N aeroplanes. It addresses issues with the Bleed Monitoring Computer (BMC) software that regulate pneumatic bleed temperature on these aircraft models. The directive mandates modification or replacement of affected BMC software to ensure safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320251N271N
  • Airbus A321251N253N271N272N

EASA AD 2019-0085

Apr 18, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0180

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aeroplanes including the A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077, 89794015, and 891511-14 due to a manufacturing defect. This AD mandates inspection of the hand valve assembly on affected oxygen cylinders to prevent oxygen leakage and potential safety hazards.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0081

Apr 3, 2019

Fire Protection — Pipe Connections — Re-torque

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-251N, A321-253N, A321-271N, and A321-272N aeroplanes. The directive addresses fire protection pipe connections in the pylon area that may have been under-torqued during final assembly. It mandates re-torqueing these connections to ensure proper safety margins in case of engine fire.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320251N271N
  • Airbus A321251N253N271N272N

EASA AD 2018-0212R1

Mar 28, 2019

Powerplant — Engine Mount Titanium Crossbeam — Replacement [Life Limitation]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0212R1 is a regulatory document addressing the life limitation and replacement requirements for the forward engine mount titanium crossbeam, part number 238-0204-501, installed on Airbus A319-113, A319-114, A320-211, and A320-212 aeroplanes equipped with CFM56-5A engines. The directive mandates tracking the accumulated flight cycles of these crossbeams and replacing them before exceeding a life limit of 64,000 flight cycles to prevent potential failure and engine detachment in flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2019-0068

Mar 27, 2019

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Block Seals — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0068 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A320-251N and A321-253N aeroplanes. It addresses cracks found in pylon block seals, specifically part numbers D0003167600000 and D0003167600100, which could compromise firewall integrity between the pylon and nacelle. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of these seals to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320251N
  • Airbus A321253N

EASA AD 2019-0056

Mar 19, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0080

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0056 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 06 issue 2. The directive ensures that operators comply with updated maintenance and replacement requirements for life-limited components to maintain continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD 2018-0259R1

Feb 7, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0234

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • Fokker CRR-0185
  • Fokker CRR-0186
  • Fokker CRR-0190
  • Fokker CRR-0210
  • Fokker CRR-0241
  • Fokker CRR-0265
  • Fokker CRR-0300
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F28
  • Boeing 747
  • Bombardier CL-600
  • Bombardier DHC-8

EASA AD 2019-0010

Jan 23, 2019

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0005

Jan 14, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings — Cabin Attendant Seat — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0005 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the modification of cabin attendant seats on Airbus A320 and A321 aeroplanes. It specifically applies to certain serial numbers of the A320-214, A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-231 models. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the deformation of the seat backrest which could impede evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321