EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0193

Sep 7, 2020

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0193 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement of main landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific part numbers of the main landing gear sliding tubes that have exceeded 4 years or 5,000 flight cycles since last overhaul or repair. The directive mandates a one-time general visual inspection and, if cracks are found, replacement of the affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD 2020-0176

Aug 5, 2020

Fuel — Flight with Fuel and KATHON FP 1.5 Biocide Mixture — Prohibition

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0176 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA that applies to Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes, specifically certain variants including the A319-151N, A320-251N, and A321-253NX among others. The directive prohibits flight operations with fuel mixed with KATHON FP 1.5 biocide due to reported engine performance issues. It mandates removal of the biocide mixture from affected fuel system parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0174

Aug 5, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0229

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0174 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses structural concerns related to outer flaps and tabs that were manufactured with improper heat treatment or wrong materials. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

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

EASA AD 2020-0165

Jul 23, 2020

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Main Fitting — Replacement [Reduced Life Limit]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0165 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear main fitting (part number 50-3751048-00) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific serial numbers of the affected parts and mandates replacement or life limit reductions due to potential sub-surface cavities caused by improper oil removal during production. The directive affects all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed Airbus models.

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

EASA AD 2020-0155

Jul 14, 2020

Communications / Cabin Systems — Removable Display Unit and Display Docking Station Attachment Interface — Operational Restriction / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units and display docking stations installed on Airbus A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and affected part numbers of display docking stations used in zones where baby bassinets or cabin attendant seats are installed. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent detachment of removable display units that could cause injury to occupants.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0153

Jul 10, 2020

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Clips, Shear Webs and Angles — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0153 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of rear fuselage clips, shear webs, and angles on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models except those with Airbus modification 30975 embodied in production. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by mandating replacement of affected parts identified during fatigue testing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0148

Jul 6, 2020

Fuel — Low Pressure Shut Off Valve — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0148 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to fuel leaks from low pressure shut off valves located on engine #1 and engine #2 pylon areas. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent possible fuel spillage and fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0036R1

Jun 24, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0085

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0036R1 is an updated regulatory requirement issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain the structural integrity of these aircraft by following specified maintenance tasks and intervals.

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

EASA AD 2020-0135

Jun 15, 2020

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0135 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of high pressure turbine rotor stage 2 discs on CFM International LEAP-1A engines. This directive applies to various LEAP-1A engine models installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates inspection and replacement of specific affected turbine discs to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International LEAP-1A
  • CFM International LEAP-1C
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0133

Jun 10, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0049

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0133 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the issue of air leakage through certain cargo door seals that could reduce the effectiveness of the cargo compartment fire extinguishing system. The directive applies to specific part numbers of forward, aft, and bulk cargo door seals installed on these aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2020-0130

Jun 8, 2020

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Torque Link Apex Pin — Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement and inspection of the main landing gear torque link Apex pins on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific parts identified by part number 201383606 and serial numbers listed in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32N018-20 Revision 01. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with torque link pin failures.

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

EASA AD 2019-0171R2

Jun 2, 2020

Aircraft Flight Manual Section Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0171R2 is an amendment addressing Airbus A321neo aircraft equipped with specific Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) units. It mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) limitations to mitigate reduced angle of attack protection caused by certain ELAC software versions. The directive applies to various A321neo models except those with Airbus modification 163923 installed in production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A321neo

EASA AD 2020-0122

May 29, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Overhead Stowage Compartment Fixation Brackets — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0122 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-271N aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the inspection of overhead stowage compartment X-fixation brackets to ensure their correct installation and presence. It mandates a one-time detailed inspection to prevent potential overhead stowage compartment failure that could cause passenger injury.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

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 US-2020-07-51

Apr 14, 2020

[Final Rule] Engine - High Pressure Turbine 1st-Stage Disks - Removal

[Final Rule] Engine - High Pressure Turbine 1st-Stage Disks - Removal is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive addressing certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. It mandates the removal from service of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disks due to an uncontained disk failure event on an Airbus A321-231 powered by an IAE V2533-A5 engine. This directive aims to prevent potential engine damage, aircraft damage, and loss of the airplane caused by high-energy debris from disk failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5
  • 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