EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0137R1

Jan 9, 2019

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Aft Fixed Fairings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0137R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection of pylon aft fixed fairings (AFF) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with CFM pylons post-modification 33844. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect fatigue-induced cracks in the pylon AFF structure, particularly focusing on the upper spar at rib 15, and outlines corrective actions and optional terminating modifications. It applies to all serial numbers with the specified modification embodied in production.

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

EASA AD 2018-0288

Dec 21, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0036

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0288 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 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

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

EASA AD 2018-0256

Nov 28, 2018

Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Actuator — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0256 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) actuators, part number 764711C, on Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-233, A321-211, and A321-231 aircraft with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates replacement of affected RAT actuators due to a manufacturing defect that could prevent RAT deployment. This AD applies to certain Airbus A320 and A321 models and aims to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0218

Oct 26, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0228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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0231

Oct 25, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0047

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0231 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 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations as specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 Revision 05. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed Airbus A320 family models.

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

EASA AD 2018-0200

Sep 6, 2018

Electrical Power — Wing Electrical Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0200 is an airworthiness directive addressing electrical power wing installation modifications for Airbus A320-211, A320-212, and A320-231 aeroplanes. It targets wire chafing issues in specific wing zones that could lead to short circuits and potential fires. The directive mandates inspections, repairs, and installation of protective sleeves on electrical cables to enhance safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2018-0189

Aug 30, 2018

Navigation — Back Up Speed Scale / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0189 is an amendment applicable to Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the reliability of airspeed information displayed on the Primary Flight Display under extreme icing conditions by mandating amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual related to the Back-Up Speed Scale function. This directive ensures flight crews receive accurate operational procedures to manage potential erroneous airspeed indications caused by angle of attack sensor blockages.

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

EASA AD 2018-0180

Aug 27, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0067

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0180 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the airworthiness limitations related to the Certification Maintenance Requirements as specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 06. This directive ensures that operators comply with updated maintenance tasks and intervals to maintain aircraft safety.

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

EASA AD 2018-0155

Jul 20, 2018

Electrical and Electronic Common Installation — Harness Routing into Centre Wing Box — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0155 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, and A320-233 aeroplanes that have incorporated Airbus modification 155636 but not modification 158379. This directive focuses on the electrical and electronic common installation, specifically the harness routing into the centre wing box. It mandates a modification to prevent potential safety hazards related to fuel tank ignition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320214216232233

EASA AD 2018-0060R1

Jul 19, 2018

Oxygen — Crew Oxygen / Oxygen Pipe Corrosion — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0060R1 is a regulatory document addressing corrosion issues in crew oxygen pipe assemblies with Part Number D3511032000640 installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected oxygen pipes from specific batch numbers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the oxygen supply system for flight crew members. It applies to various manufacturer serial numbers including certain A320 and A321 NEO models.

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

EASA AD 2018-0135R1

Jul 6, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0204

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0135R1 is an updated directive addressing the inspection and replacement of Main Landing Gear (MLG) sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific MLG sliding tubes identified by part and serial numbers in Safran and Airbus service bulletins. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential sliding tube failure that could lead to landing gear collapse.

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

EASA AD 2018-0136

Jun 26, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0258

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency addressing the Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aircraft models. It focuses on inspecting the main landing gear sliding tubes that were last overhauled between 27 October 2003 and 21 September 2009 to detect cracks that could lead to landing gear collapse. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections and replacement of affected parts if cracks are found.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2018-0131

Jun 19, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0266

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0266 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive supersedes previous related airworthiness directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It provides updated instructions and mandates for inspections or modifications as necessary.

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

EASA AD 2018-0129

Jun 15, 2018

Equipment / Furnishings — Escape Slide / Slide Raft Safety Pin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0129 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of escape slide and slide raft safety pins on Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to certain Airbus A319-115, A319-132, A319-133, and A320 variants including A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-271N with manufacturer serial numbers listed in the Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17 Revision 02. The directive mandates inspection and potential removal of safety pins that may prevent proper deployment of escape slides or slide rafts in emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD 2018-0110

May 18, 2018

Engine — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0110 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-271N, A321-271N, A321-272N, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It addresses a software issue in the Full Authority Digital Engine Control Electronic Engine Controllers (FADEC EEC) that could prevent engine restart under certain conditions. The directive mandates modification of affected FADEC EECs to software standard FCS4.4 to ensure safe engine restart capability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320271N
  • Airbus A321271N272N271NX272NX

EASA AD 2018-0091

Apr 20, 2018

Fuselage — Belly Fairing and Keel Beam Side Panel Attachment Angles — Inspection / Replacement / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0091 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection, replacement, and repair requirements for the belly fairing and keel beam side panel attachment titanium angles to ensure structural integrity. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to detect and fix cracks in these components.

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

EASA AD 2018-0041R1

Apr 4, 2018

[Correction] Engine — Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0041R1 is a correction and revision to the original emergency AD addressing operational restrictions for certain Airbus A320-271N, A321-271N, and A321-272N aeroplanes equipped with specific International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. The directive targets engines with serial numbers P770450 to P770614 that are susceptible to high pressure compressor aft hub knife edge seal cracks, which can lead to in-flight shutdowns. It mandates operational limitations to mitigate the risk of dual engine failure and restricts Extended range Two-engine Operations (ETOPS) for affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2015-0135R3

Mar 13, 2018

Navigation — Angle of Attack Sensors — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0135R3 is an amendment addressing the replacement of Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to various AOA sensor part numbers from manufacturers including Thales, UTC Aerospace, and SEXTANT/THOMSON. The directive mandates modifications to ensure continued safe operation by preventing loss of control caused by blocked or malfunctioning AOA sensors.

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