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EASA SIB 2011-28R1

Maintenance of Emergency Evacuation Systems

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2011-28R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the maintenance of emergency evacuation systems on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and reporting of malfunctions in evacuation systems such as slides, slides/rafts, and door mechanisms to ensure their reliability during emergencies. The bulletin updates references to the latest Airbus service publications and reinforces the need for accurate data collection during system testing and deployments.

Jul 30, 2024
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0097R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0189

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0097R2 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and maintenance requirements for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It focuses on the main landing gear (MLG) door hinge and actuator fittings on the keel beam to detect and prevent cracks that could lead to in-flight detachment of MLG doors. The directive applies to both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) variants, specifying inspection methods and intervals.

Jul 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0135

Fuselage — Centre Fuselage — Keel Beam Bottom Panel — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0135 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 keel beam bottom panel in the centre fuselage due to detected cracks during fatigue testing. The directive applies to specific aircraft configurations and serial numbers, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

Jul 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2024-11-01

Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement

The Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2024-11-01) that applies to various Airbus SAS airplane models including A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 series equipped with certain parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This AD addresses the issue of reduced battery endurance performance during airplane parking or storage periods. It mandates replacement of affected PMA Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Jun 26, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 24-039

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 24-039 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive concerning the replacement of Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) brackets with part number A0861 on Airbus aircraft. The withdrawal follows Airbus's further analysis confirming that the existing ELT bracket installation does not present any unsafe condition or risk to the airplane structure or essential systems due to heat or fire.

Jun 10, 2024
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321Airbus

EASA AD 2024-0106

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0199

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion and cracking issues found on broadband antenna adapter plates and related components installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

May 31, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0091R1

Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Limitations — Amendment / Auto Flight — New Flight Guidance Standard — Modification

The document titled Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Limitations — Amendment / Auto Flight — New Flight Guidance Standard — Modification applies to AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It introduces modifications to the aircraft flight manual sections related to auto flight systems by incorporating a new flight guidance standard. This amendment ensures that operators of these Airbus aircraft have updated procedural and operational information reflecting the latest auto flight system capabilities.

May 30, 2024
OtherFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0089

Fuselage — Main Landing Gear Bay Rear Panel — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0089 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the main landing gear bay rear panel at specific stringer and frame locations to detect cracks. This directive applies to various models except those with certain Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

Apr 15, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0096R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0091

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0096R2 is an amendment addressing flight guidance system issues on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes equipped with certain Flight Guidance (FG) 2G and 3G standards. It mandates modifications to the aircraft flight manual and installation of updated FG software to prevent pitch-up attitudes and autopilot disconnections during go-around maneuvers, particularly when operating with high aft center of gravity and specific thrust configurations.

Apr 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0068

Fuselage — Lateral Cockpit Window Frame Upper Stiffener — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0068 is an inspection directive affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates special detailed inspections of the lateral cockpit window frame upper stiffener at fuselage frame 4 to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific aircraft configurations excluding those with certain Airbus modifications embodied in production or service.

Mar 11, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0067-E

Engine — Life Limited Parts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0067-E is an emergency directive addressing life limited parts replacement for CFM International CFM56 series engines, including models CFM56-2, -3, -5, -5B, -5C, and -7B. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737 series aircraft from the 300 to 900ER variants. The directive targets specific compressor discharge pressure seals, high-pressure compressor stage 3 disks, and high-pressure turbine rear shafts identified as affected parts due to potential damage from improper maintenance.

Mar 9, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International CFM56-2CFM International CFM56-3CFM International CFM56-5CFM International CFM56-5BCFM International CFM56-5CCFM International CFM56-7BAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A340Boeing 737

EASA AD 2024-0066

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0066 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It updates the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Revision 09, to ensure continued airworthiness through mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Mar 8, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0046

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0032

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0046 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 A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 09, 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 schedules.

Feb 19, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0047

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0033

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0047 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 specified in Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 Revision 08. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring maintenance tasks and life limit replacements as per the latest approved maintenance program.

Feb 19, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0038

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0068

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for forward-facing galley parts with specific part numbers to prevent damage that could lead to trolley detachment during emergency landings. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed aircraft models.

Feb 5, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0031

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0030

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0031 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 Damage Tolerance Airworthiness Limitations Items specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 10. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Feb 1, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0027

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0230

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0027 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes, including both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) models. It addresses potential fatigue cracking in the bottom wing skin manhole access panel attachment holes between Rib 13 and Rib 26 on both left and right wings. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the wings.

Jan 25, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0026

Engine — High Pressure Turbine — Rotor Interstage Seal — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0026 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of the High Pressure Turbine Rotor Interstage Seal on CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive targets specific affected parts identified by part number 2466M68P02 and certain serial numbers. It mandates replacement of these parts to ensure continued safe operation of the engines.

Jan 24, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1ACFM International LEAP-1CAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0022

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear — Repair Assessment

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear — Repair Assessment is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus S.A.S. A319, A320, and A321 aircraft types. It addresses the assessment procedures for repairs related to the nose landing gear to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The document provides guidance on evaluating repair conditions and standards for these specific aircraft models.

Jan 23, 2024
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA SIB 2024-02

Emergency Exit Safety Barriers Modification / Models Selection

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-02 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing emergency exit safety barriers on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It provides information on the different part numbers of safety barriers used during maintenance to prevent personnel from falling through open doors. The bulletin highlights concerns about the retention forces of certain upgraded barrier designs and introduces improved versions with enhanced nozzle ends.

Jan 22, 2024
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321