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EASA AD 2024-0086

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0086 is issued for Airbus A330-243 aircraft modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10064192, 10064600, or 10069256, specifically those converted to the MRTT configuration by Airbus Defence and Space S.A. This directive addresses a structural integrity issue in the rear fuselage at circumferential joint Frame 58 due to incomplete cold working during production. The AD mandates modification of the stringer couplings to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential catastrophic failure.

Apr 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-243

EASA AD 2024-0080

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0036

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0080 is issued for Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI) as specified in the Airbus A330-700L Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 01 and Variation 1.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Mar 26, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-743L

EASA AD 2013-0038-CN

CANCELLED: Engine — Air Guide Tube / Phonic Ring — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0038-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous AD 2013-0038 concerning the inspection of the air guide tube and phonic ring on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, specifically models 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The cancellation confirms that all affected engines have been inspected and corrected, and the unsafe condition no longer exists.

Mar 4, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700Airbus A330

EASA AD 2024-0023

Equipment / Furnishings — Galley 4 Aft Bulkhead Cover Panel — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0023 is an official safety directive addressing certain Airbus A330 models, specifically A330-243, A330-302, A330-343, and A330-941 aeroplanes with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates the replacement of aft bulkhead cover panels installed in galley 4 that were manufactured from non-conforming materials. This replacement ensures compliance with fire safety standards and maintains the aircraft's certification requirements.

Jan 23, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2024-0016

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0169

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses modifications to the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) and the installation of an Electric Load Sensing Device (ELSD) to improve safety monitoring of the actuator's secondary load path. This directive applies to various Airbus A330 and A340 models with specific manufacturer serial numbers.

Jan 11, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2024-0014

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0057

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A330 aeroplane models including A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941. This directive mandates compliance with updated system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 9. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Jan 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-201Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-203Airbus A330-223Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-301Airbus A330-302Airbus A330-303Airbus A330-321Airbus A330-322Airbus A330-323Airbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

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 2023-0206

Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0206 is an amendment addressing the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple variants of these aircraft and mandates updates to the MMEL related to fuel quantity indication items. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to comply with revised MMEL provisions.

Nov 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2013-0251-CN

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Spoiler Servo Control / Hydraulic Locking Function — Operational Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2013-0251-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2013-0251 related to the operational test of the spoiler servo control hydraulic locking function on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all serial numbers of Airbus A330-200, A330-300, and A340 models. The cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements now covered under Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section revisions and newer EASA ADs.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0199

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-94u1. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 08 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

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 2023-0186

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0265

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0186 addresses the inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. This directive mandates repetitive visual inspections of intermediate pressure Stage 8 and high pressure Stage 3 air tubes to detect potential fractures that could compromise engine performance and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these engine models and includes specific inspection procedures both on-wing and during shop visits.

Oct 27, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Airbus A330

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 2023-0169

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0169 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the engine fire extinguishing pipe drain holes to ensure protective caps have been removed, preventing potential fire extinguishing failures. This directive applies specifically to certain Airbus A330 models and aims to maintain safe engine fire protection systems.

Sep 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2023-0158

Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Scroll Housing Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0158 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) scroll housing assemblies on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with Honeywell GTCP331-350[C] APUs. The directive applies to specific part numbers of the APU scroll housing assemblies and mandates corrective actions to prevent potential damage caused by cracks in the affected parts.

Aug 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0234R1

Information Systems — Electronic Flight Bag Universal Serial Bus Receptacle — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0234R1 is a regulatory update addressing the modification of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Universal Serial Bus (USB) receptacles installed on various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777 models, Bombardier CL-600 series, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to affected USB receptacles to prevent overheating and potential smoke or fumes in the cockpit. This AD applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as detailed in the directive's appendix.

May 11, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340ATR ATR42ATR ATR72Boeing 737Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)De Havilland Canada DHC-8Fokker CRR-0146Fokker CRR-0185Fokker CRR-0186Fokker CRR-0190Fokker CRR-0206Fokker CRR-0210Fokker CRR-0241Fokker CRR-0265Fokker CRR-0290Fokker CRR-0300Fokker CRR-0309MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Fokker F27Fokker F28Boeing 747Bombardier CL-600

EASA AD 2023-0094

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0197

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0197 applies to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340. This directive addresses specific airworthiness concerns for these aircraft types to ensure continued operational safety. It replaces previous directives related to these models to provide updated regulatory requirements.

May 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2021-21-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-11-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-21-02 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus SAS airplanes including models A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 series, A340 series, and A380-800 series equipped with parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This directive targets the reduction in battery capacity caused by repetitive disconnection and reconnection of these PMA Ni-Cd batteries during airplane parking or storage.

Mar 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A380Airbus A380-800

EASA AD 2023-0057

Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Fuel Control Unit — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0057 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with Honeywell GTCP331-350 auxiliary power units (APUs). The directive targets specific APU fuel control units with part numbers 3883240-3, 3883240-5, or 3883240-6 that have known cracks in the housing assembly, which could cause fuel leakage. The AD mandates replacement of affected fuel control units to ensure continued safe operation.

Mar 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340