EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0076

Mar 30, 2020

Landing Gear — Free Fall Actuators — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0076 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of free fall actuators (FFA) with part number AR02404 installed on the landing gear of Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants and mandates testing and eventual replacement of affected FFAs to ensure safe landing gear extension by free fall method.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0054

Mar 11, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0199

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0054 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic locking function of the spoiler servo control (SSC) units installed on the blue and yellow hydraulic circuits to ensure continued safe flight control. This directive addresses a failure mode related to a sheared seal on the blocking valve of the SSC that could reduce aircraft control during engine-out takeoff conditions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330941

EASA AD 2019-0291R1

Mar 4, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0283

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0291R1 is an updated safety directive addressing fuel pump erosion issues on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, including the A330-941 variant. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of specific fuel pumps with part numbers 568-1-28300-101, 568-1-28300-103, and 568-1-28300-200 installed at designated locations to prevent fuel tank ignition risks. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0219

Oct 1, 2019

[Correction] Fuselage — Fuselage Bulk Cargo Door Frames — Inspection / Repair

The document titled '[Correction] Fuselage — Fuselage Bulk Cargo Door Frames — Inspection / Repair' is an airworthiness directive correction applicable to Airbus Defence & Space S.A. EASA STC 10034690 and Airbus S.A.S. A330 aircraft. It addresses inspection and repair requirements specifically for the fuselage bulk cargo door frames on these aircraft models. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity and safety of the affected fuselage components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus Defence & Space A330

EASA AD 2019-0215

Sep 4, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0173

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0215 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 freighter aircraft converted from passenger versions using EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10063798 and 10063795. The directive addresses the inspection and replacement of flexible hoses in the courier area oxygen distribution system to prevent oxygen leakage. It applies to specific part numbers of flexible hoses installed in the courier area oxygen system on these converted A330 freighter aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2018-0249R1

Aug 2, 2019

[Correction] Wings — Centre Wing Box Fastener Holes at Frame 40 Vertical Web — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0249R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and modification requirements for the centre wing box fastener holes at Frame 40 vertical web on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants, excluding those with specific Airbus Repair Instructions embodied. The directive mandates repetitive special detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the centre fuselage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0176

Jul 19, 2019

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Containers — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Containers — Inspection / Replacement' applies to AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for passenger oxygen containers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The document provides guidance on maintaining the oxygen supply systems critical for passenger safety during flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2014-0197R1

Jul 11, 2019

Fuselage — Frame / Stringer Attachments — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0197R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of fuselage frame and stringer attachments on Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F aircraft with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity due to missing fasteners found on some A330-200F aircraft during production. It references specific Airbus Service Bulletins for inspection and modification procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0164

Jul 11, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0076

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0164 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with free fall actuators (FFA) part number AR02404. It mandates inspection and testing of affected FFAs installed on nose, main, and center landing gears to prevent failure of landing gear extension by free fall. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0155

Jul 3, 2019

Doors — Passenger / Crew / Emergency Exit Door Girt Bar Slider Mechanism — Functional Check / Lubrication

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, including all serial numbers and specific models such as A330-941 and A340-500/-600 series. The directive mandates functional checks and lubrication of the passenger, crew, and emergency exit door girt bar slider mechanisms to ensure proper locking and operation. This directive aims to maintain safe evacuation capabilities by preventing escape slide detachment during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0140

Jun 12, 2019

Oxygen — Chemical Oxygen Generators — Replacement

The document titled 'Oxygen — Chemical Oxygen Generators — Replacement' pertains to the Airbus A330 aircraft type. It addresses the replacement requirements for chemical oxygen generators installed on these aircraft to ensure continued safety and compliance with airworthiness standards. This document is relevant for operators and maintenance organizations managing Airbus A330 fleets.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0093

Apr 26, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0245

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0093 is an airworthiness directive issued for certain Airbus A330 models, specifically A330-202, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-302, A330-323, and A330-343 with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses an unsafe condition related to cracks found in the ring gears of slat geared rotary actuators (SGRA) with part number 926C0000-01. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0085

Apr 18, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0180

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aeroplanes including the A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077, 89794015, and 891511-14 due to a manufacturing defect. This AD mandates inspection of the hand valve assembly on affected oxygen cylinders to prevent oxygen leakage and potential safety hazards.

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

EASA AD 2018-0148R1

Apr 5, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0222

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0148R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspections and repairs of the thrust reverser lower beam (TRU beam) due to thermal degradation and potential fatigue issues that could lead to disconnection of the thrust reverser unit. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring repetitive special detailed inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330243243F341342343

EASA AD 2019-0059

Mar 20, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0261

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0059 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Revision 03, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items critical for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain updated maintenance programs aligned with the latest safety requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0049

Mar 11, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0248

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0049 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Revision 06. It ensures operators maintain the continuing airworthiness of these aircraft by following the approved maintenance program.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0047

Mar 11, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0250

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 07. The directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limit replacements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330