EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0143

Jul 19, 2024

Stabilizers — Maintenance Instructions — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0143 is an amendment addressing maintenance instructions for stabilizers on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 models. The directive prohibits the use of certain maintenance manual instructions that incorrectly recommend oxygen for pressure testing, which could lead to safety hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2024-0130

Jul 8, 2024

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0288

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 700 engines, specifically models RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates the removal from service of certain low pressure compressor blades identified as having non-conforming repairs that could lead to blade cracking and potential engine failure. It provides instructions for inspection, removal, and replacement of affected parts to maintain airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2024-0119

Jun 27, 2024

Fire Protection — Engine Pylon Fire Detector — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0119 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on Airbus A330 aeroplanes. It specifically targets the replacement of engine pylon fire detectors with part numbers 10-3001-00 or 10-3002-00 that are contaminated and may fail to detect fires reliably. The directive applies to multiple Airbus A330 variants with certain Airbus modifications embodied.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD US-2024-11-01

Jun 26, 2024

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0106

May 31, 2024

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0111R1

May 28, 2024

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0104

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0111R1 is an updated safety directive addressing issues with the high pressure valve (HPV) clips on Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), and inspection or replacement of HPV clips to prevent potential duct bursts and loss of aircraft control. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A330 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330841941

EASA AD 2024-0102

May 17, 2024

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0144

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0102 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 700 engines, specifically models RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates ultrasonic inspections and potential replacement of low pressure compressor blades with specific part numbers to address risks of partial blade release. This AD ensures continued airworthiness by requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent engine damage and safety hazards.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2024-0095

Apr 30, 2024

Fuselage — Bulk Cargo Door Frames — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0095 is issued for Airbus A330-202, A330-203, and A330-243 aircraft modified with specific EASA Supplemental Type Certificates related to MRTT and FSTA configurations. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for bulk cargo door frames, specifically focusing on potential fatigue cracks in door fitting attachment holes due to certain surface treatments. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0136R1

Apr 22, 2024

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0136R1 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of pneumatic overheat detection system sensing elements on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models including A330-201 through A330-743L and A340-211 through A340-313, focusing on affected overheat detection system parts produced before 31 January 2021. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2024-0086

Apr 12, 2024

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330243

EASA AD 2024-0080

Mar 26, 2024

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330743L

EASA AD 2013-0038-CN

Mar 4, 2024

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2024-0023

Jan 23, 2024

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2024-0016

Jan 11, 2024

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2024-0014

Jan 10, 2024

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330201202203223223F243243F301302303321322323341342343841941

EASA AD 2023-0209

Nov 22, 2023

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2013-0251-CN

Nov 17, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0199

Nov 17, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330