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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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0032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 2024-0030

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0031

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0030 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 updated Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3 Revision 09, which contains certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 family models.

Jan 31, 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

EASA AD 2024-0002

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0002 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seal on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600 through 737-900ER series aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential damage caused by cracks and honeycomb separation in the affected seals.

Jan 4, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International CFM56-5BCFM International CFM56-5CCFM International CFM56-7BAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A340Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-800Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2023-0212

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0217

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0212 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes to address potential cracks in the fuselage double joggle areas at frames 16 and 20 on both right-hand and left-hand sides. The directive applies to both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) models, requiring special detailed inspections and optional modifications to reinforce affected areas. This directive ensures continued structural integrity and airworthiness of the affected Airbus aircraft models.

Dec 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0209

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0198

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing chemical oxygen generators installed on various Airbus aircraft models including A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series. The directive targets specific part numbers of chemical oxygen generators that have shown failures to activate, potentially reducing oxygen availability in emergencies. It mandates replacement of affected oxygen generators to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Nov 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A300

EASA AD 2023-0205

Wings — Front Spar Vertical Stringers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the front spar vertical stringers on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to various models including CEO and NEO configurations, focusing on detecting cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates special detailed inspections using high-frequency eddy-current and rototest methods to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0196

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Nov 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0179

Fuselage — Cargo Door Frame Attachment Drillings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0179 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the cargo door frame attachment drillings on Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253NX aeroplanes. It focuses on detecting and correcting oversized fastener holes in the fuselage skin panel assembly to maintain structural integrity. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action instructions based on Airbus Service Bulletins A320-53-1493 and A320-53-1494.

Oct 11, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A320-214Airbus A320-216Airbus A320-251NAirbus A320-271NAirbus A321-253NX

EASA AD 2021-0180-CN

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0180-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2021-0180R2 concerning inspection and replacement of crew and passenger oxygen cylinders on various Airbus aircraft models. The affected aircraft include Airbus A300, A300-600, A310, A300F4-608ST, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 series. The directive addressed oxygen cylinders with specific part numbers that had a manufacturing defect potentially causing oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Sep 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2020-0005R1

Fuselage — Windshield Central Lower Node Continuity Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0005R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the windshield central lower node continuity fittings on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair fatigue cracks in these fittings to prevent potential structural failure and decompression risks. The directive applies to specific aircraft configurations excluding those with certain Airbus modifications embodied in production or service.

Aug 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321