EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2024-11-01

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.

Jun 26, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0067-E

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.

Mar 9, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International CFM56-2CFM International CFM56-3CFM International CFM56-5CFM International CFM56-5BCFM International CFM56-5CCFM International CFM56-7BAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A340Boeing 737

EASA AD 2024-0020

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.

Jan 17, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

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 2024-0013

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.

Jan 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2024-0015

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.

Jan 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2024-0002

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.

Jan 4, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International CFM56-5BCFM International CFM56-5CCFM International CFM56-7BAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A340Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-800Boeing 737-900ER

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 2023-0200

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.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

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 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 2023-0158

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

EASA AD 2023-0056

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0158

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0158 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft models. This directive supersedes previous related airworthiness directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It provides updated instructions and mandates compliance with revised maintenance or inspection procedures.

Mar 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340