EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0197

Oct 18, 2024

Oxygen — SafeLav Gaseous Oxygen Container — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0197 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 aeroplanes concerning the SafeLav gaseous oxygen container (SLGOC). The directive addresses a production deficiency in certain SLGOC batches that may cause oxygen flow activation failure due to a missing heat treatment on the actuation pin. This AD applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of SLGOCs installed on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

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 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 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 2024-0067-E

Mar 9, 2024

Engine — Life Limited Parts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0067-E is an emergency directive addressing life limited parts replacement for CFM International CFM56 series engines, including models CFM56-2, -3, -5, -5B, -5C, and -7B. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737 series aircraft from the 300 to 900ER variants. The directive targets specific compressor discharge pressure seals, high-pressure compressor stage 3 disks, and high-pressure turbine rear shafts identified as affected parts due to potential damage from improper maintenance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International CFM56-2
  • CFM International CFM56-3
  • CFM International CFM56-5
  • 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 2024-0020

Jan 17, 2024

Indicating and Recording Systems — Flight Warning Computer Software — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0020 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the Flight Warning Computer software to enhance safety related to the landing gear system. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these Airbus A340 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340541542642643

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 2024-0013

Jan 10, 2024

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0214

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0013 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 12. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing maintenance and replacement tasks based on the latest approved limitations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2024-0015

Jan 10, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — ALS Part 4 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0015 is an amendment addressing the maintenance requirements for Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive updates the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as defined in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 8. It mandates compliance with revised maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2024-0002

Jan 4, 2024

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0002 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seal on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600 through 737-900ER series aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential damage caused by cracks and honeycomb separation in the affected seals.

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 737-900ER

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 2023-0200

Nov 17, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0200 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 for Airbus A340 aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. It mandates compliance with the updated Certification Maintenance Requirements as detailed in Airbus A340 ALS Part 3 Revision 06. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2023-0196

Nov 10, 2023

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.

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 2021-0180-CN

Sep 5, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2023-0158

Aug 2, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0234R1

May 11, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • Fokker CRR-0146
  • Fokker CRR-0185
  • Fokker CRR-0186
  • Fokker CRR-0190
  • Fokker CRR-0206
  • Fokker CRR-0210
  • Fokker CRR-0241
  • Fokker CRR-0265
  • Fokker CRR-0290
  • Fokker CRR-0300
  • Fokker CRR-0309
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F28
  • Boeing 747
  • Bombardier CL-600