EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-21-02

Mar 28, 2023

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-11-01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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A380800

EASA AD 2023-0057

Mar 16, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0016

Jan 19, 2023

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting 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. The directive mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI) as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 5.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations into their maintenance programs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2022-0257

Dec 21, 2022

Fuel — Valves and Pumps — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0257 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A340-313 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates additional inspections and replacement of certain fuel valves and pumps to ensure continued safe operation beyond the Design Service Goal. The directive references Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-4145 for detailed maintenance instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340313

EASA AD 2022-0243

Dec 8, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0136

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and potential replacement of certain Overheat Detection System (OHDS) sensing elements produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leak events. The directive applies to multiple Airbus A330 and A340 models across all manufacturer serial numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0249R1

Oct 12, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0200

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0249R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting all Airbus A340 models including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3 Revision 05, which contains mandatory maintenance tasks and certification maintenance requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2021-0247R1

Oct 12, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0013

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0247R1 is an amendment concerning Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -542, -642, and -643. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 11. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and revision of the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2021-0251R1

Oct 12, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0015

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0251R1 is an updated directive affecting all Airbus A340 models including 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 Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 7, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2021-0253R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0253R1 is an amendment addressing fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211 through A340-643. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 03 to ensure continued airworthiness of fuel system components. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0197

Sep 22, 2022

Fuel — Fuel Pump — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0197 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for fuel pumps installed on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It specifically targets fuel pumps with part numbers 568-1-28300-101, 568-1-28300-103, and 568-1-28300-200, installed at designated locations on these aircraft models. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating inspections and replacements to prevent fuel pump erosion that could lead to fuel tank ignition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0189

Sep 19, 2022

Wings — Inboard Flap Parts — Identification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0189 is an airworthiness directive addressing the identification and inspection of inboard flap parts on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple Airbus A330 and A340 variants, including the A330-743L model, focusing on detecting non-conforming aluminium alloy parts used in the inboard flaps. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0188

Sep 13, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0188 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all 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 damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 05. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2022-0175

Aug 23, 2022

Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Tee Duct — Replacement

The document titled Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Tee Duct — Replacement addresses maintenance and replacement procedures for the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) tee duct on AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft models. It provides guidance to ensure the continued airworthiness and safe operation of these aircraft by focusing on a critical component of the APU system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0025R2

Aug 9, 2022

Landing Gear — Main and Centre Landing Gear Bogie Pivot Pins — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0025R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of main and centre landing gear bogie pivot pins on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 models and mandates detailed visual inspections and corrective actions to detect and mitigate cracking and corrosion issues in the bogie pivot pins and bushes. The directive also defines serviceable parts, inspection procedures, and modification options to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0226-CN

May 10, 2022

CANCELLED: Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Centre Box Top Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0226-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive addressing inspection and repair of the horizontal stabilizer centre box top skin on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft include various A330 and A340 models with specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. This cancellation reflects that the inspection requirements have been incorporated into the Airworthiness Limitations Section, making the original directive redundant.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0138R1

May 9, 2022

[Correction] Stabilizers — Elevators — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0138R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for the stabilizers and elevators on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections of specific left hand and right hand elevator parts to detect and correct disbonding caused by water ingress, which could compromise structural integrity and flight control. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0049

Mar 21, 2022

Landing Gear — Nose and Main Landing Gear Main Fittings and Main Landing Gear Sliding Pistons — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0049 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of nose and main landing gear main fittings and main landing gear sliding pistons on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 models. The directive mandates compliance with revised life limits and repair assessments to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340