EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0044

Mar 3, 2020

Engine – High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0044 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing certain CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engine models installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737 series aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of high-pressure turbine inner stationary seals to prevent damage caused by honeycomb separation. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines and aircraft.

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

EASA AD 2020-0037

Feb 28, 2020

[Correction] Fuselage — Frame Foot Coupling at Frame 43 — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0037 is a corrective directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for the fuselage frame foot coupling at frame 43 on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 153126 or 153742 incorporated during production. The directive mandates a one-time special detailed inspection and subsequent repair or modification to ensure structural integrity.

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

EASA AD 2020-0034

Feb 25, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0034 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 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 07, 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 intervals.

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

EASA AD 2020-0019

Feb 5, 2020

Fuselage — Lateral Window Frame Upper Fastener Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0019 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 lateral window frame upper fastener holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific serial numbers except those with certain Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

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

EASA AD 2020-0007

Jan 15, 2020

Engine — Rotating Air High Pressure Turbine Front Seal — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0007 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement of rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are installed on various Airbus models including A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of specific affected HPT front seals to prevent potential uncontained engine failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • 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 2019-0316

Dec 23, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings – Emergency Escape Slide / Raft Inflation Reservoir – Pressure Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0316 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to emergency escape slides and rafts, specifically the inflation reservoirs which may have defective rupture disk assemblies. The directive mandates repetitive pressure checks of these inflation reservoirs to ensure proper functionality.

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

EASA AD 2019-0304R1

Dec 19, 2019

Engine — Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0304R1 is an operational restriction directive affecting Airbus A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes equipped with certain International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. It addresses the risk of damage and potential fracture of low pressure turbine (LPT) third stage blades, which could lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive applies to specific aircraft serial numbers and engine part numbers identified in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0035R1

Oct 14, 2019

Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Electrical Harness — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0035R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and modification requirements for the electrical harness installation on Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253N aeroplanes. It targets specific aircraft serial numbers excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied in production. The directive aims to prevent potential fire or explosion risks caused by insufficient clearance between electrical harnesses and hydraulic pipes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0233

Sep 19, 2019

Wings – Overwing Panel – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0233 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses incomplete installations of overwing panel lug attachments that could compromise wing structural integrity. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0232

Sep 16, 2019

Hydraulic Power — Hydraulic Reservoir Pressurisation Lines — Modification

Hydraulic Power — Hydraulic Reservoir Pressurisation Lines — Modification is a regulatory document applicable to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It addresses modifications related to the hydraulic reservoir pressurisation lines to ensure continued airworthiness and system reliability. The document provides guidance on required changes to maintain hydraulic system integrity on these aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0067R1

Sep 11, 2019

Fuselage – Lateral Cockpit Window Frame Upper Stiffener – Inspection

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 2019-0173

Jul 18, 2019

Fuselage – Cockpit Lateral Window Frames – Inspection

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 2019-0150

Jun 28, 2019

Engine – Rotating Air High Pressure Turbine Front Seal – Replacement

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

Engine – Rotating Air High Pressure Turbine Front Seal – Replacement

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 2019-0122

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

Equipment / Furnishing – Galley / Container End Stop – Replacement

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 DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0098

May 3, 2019

Fuselage — Forward Emergency Exit Door Doubler — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0098 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the forward emergency exit door doublers on Airbus A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 aeroplanes. It requires a one-time detailed inspection of the internal upper doublers on both left-hand and right-hand sides of the forward emergency exit doors to detect any drill-start defects. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers listed in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321