EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0146R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — High Pressure Turbine Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0146R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for high-pressure turbine (HPT) discs installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engines, commonly found on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of affected HPT discs during the next qualified engine shop visit to ensure they are disassembled to piece-part level and inspected according to the applicable Rolls-Royce Time Limits Manual (TLM) tasks. This AD aims to prevent potential HPT disc failures that could lead to high-energy debris release and consequent aircraft damage.

Sep 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Boeing 787Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0210

Aircraft Flight Manual — Take-off Distance with Crosswind above 20 Knots — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0210 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates an update to the Aircraft Flight Manual to correct take-off distance calculations when crosswinds exceed 20 knots. This directive ensures accurate performance data is used for safe aircraft operation under these conditions.

Sep 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2018-0049R2

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft and Balance Weights — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0049R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft and balance weights on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates specific on-wing and in-shop inspections to detect cracks and discrepancies, as well as modification requirements to prevent rotor shaft failure. It applies to certain serial numbers except those with a specific modification that excludes them from the directive.

Sep 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0198

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0253

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0198 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. It addresses an unsafe condition related to the Engine Electronic Control (EEC) software that could cause erroneous engine oil pressure warnings and potentially lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive mandates modification or replacement of affected EEC software to a serviceable standard.

Aug 27, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2019-0282R1

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Shaft Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0282R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) shaft assembly, part number KH18436, installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engines. These engines are commonly found on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the IPC shaft assembly's front air seal to prevent potential engine failure.

Aug 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Boeing 787Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0173

Oxygen — Courier Area Oxygen Distribution System Flexible Hoses — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0173 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of flexible hoses in the courier area oxygen distribution system on certain Airbus A330-243, A330-322, and A330-343 aircraft modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10063795 and 10063798. The directive targets specific flexible hose part numbers prone to cracking, which could lead to oxygen leakage and potential injury to occupants. It mandates inspections, functional testing, and replacement with improved hoses to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0136

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0179

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of doghouse placards in the passenger cabin that provide door lock handling instructions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Jun 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0133

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0133 is an airworthiness directive addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units (RDU) and display docking stations (DDS) installed on certain Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A340-313, and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The directive targets specific affected parts identified by part numbers and applies to aircraft with Supplemental Type Certificates issued to Société Air France S.A. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by preventing detachment of RDUs that could cause injury.

May 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Boeing 777

EASA AD 2021-0128

Power Plant — Hydraulic Pressure Switch Harness — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0128 is an official directive addressing Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspection of the hydraulic pressure switch harnesses to detect and correct incorrect electrical connector installations that could cause loss of hydraulic systems in flight. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential loss of aircraft control due to hydraulic system failures.

May 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0103

Navigation — Air Data Reference Inoperative / Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0103 is an amendment affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the Air Data Reference (ADR) system and updates the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for these aircraft models. The directive mandates changes to operational documentation and flight crew procedures to mitigate risks associated with ADR failures.

Apr 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0071

Aircraft Flight Manual —Take-off Distance Determination Procedure — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0071 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A330-323, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes. It mandates an update to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to correct erroneous performance data affecting take-off distance calculations under specific conditions. This directive ensures accurate performance computations for these Airbus A330 models.

Mar 12, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-323Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343

EASA AD 2021-0035

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Translating Cowl Pressure Seals — Inspection / Rework

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and rework of thrust reverser translating cowl pressure seals to ensure their integrity and proper bonding. The directive applies to specific affected thrust reverser parts identified by serial numbers.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2021-0033

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Lower Attachment Parts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0033 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) lower attachment parts on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to various Airbus A330 and A340 models across all manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates a detailed inspection to verify correct installation of the THSA lower attachment parts to ensure flight control safety.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0283

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0197

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0283 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses fuel pumps with specific part numbers installed at designated locations on these aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements of fuel pumps showing erosion to prevent fuel tank ignition risks.

Dec 24, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0279

Navigation — Pitot Probe Attachment Nuts — Re-Torque

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0279 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses an issue with the pitot probe attachment nuts installed using incorrect torque values as specified in a previous Aircraft Maintenance Manual task. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0274

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0196

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0274 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, and A380 series. The directive addresses the replacement and maintenance of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries installed on these aircraft to prevent reduced battery capacity and ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0272

SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS - Equipment / Furnishings — Buckle — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0272 addresses safety concerns related to 4 Point Harness Restraint Systems manufactured by Schroth Safety Products GmbH, installed on Airbus A330, A340, and A350 aircraft. The directive focuses on rotary buckles with specific part numbers and manufacturing dates that may fail to unlatch due to a loosened center screw. It mandates modification and eventual replacement of affected buckles to ensure proper operation of cabin attendant restraint systems.

Dec 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0265

Fuel System — Auxiliary Power Unit Aft Fuel Pump — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0265 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement or modification of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) aft fuel pumps, specifically those with part numbers P93A19-202 and P93A19-203, to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft models.

Dec 2, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0255

Equipment / Furnishings — Lower Deck Mobile Crew Rest Fire Extinguisher Bottle Outlet Tube — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0255 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with a lower deck mobile crew rest (LDMCR) fire extinguisher assembly. The directive addresses a potential issue with the halon outlet tube connection on certain fire extinguisher bottles installed in these aircraft models. It mandates replacement of the affected halon outlet tubes to ensure proper fire suppression functionality.

Nov 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0253

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Blades / Discs — Inspection / Re-lubrication / Restoration

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0253 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 700 engines, specifically models Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, Trent 772B-60, and Trent 772C-60, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection, re-lubrication, and restoration of low pressure compressor blades and discs with specified part and serial numbers to prevent potential blade or disc failure. It includes instructions for repetitive on-wing ultrasonic inspections and in-shop restoration to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 12, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700Airbus A330