EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0262

Dec 13, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0188

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0262 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency 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. The directive mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 04 Issue 2 and Variation 4.1. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance tasks into their approved maintenance programs.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2014-0257-CN

Nov 17, 2021

CANCELLED : Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2014-0257-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the identification and replacement of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft models include various Airbus A330 and A340 variants with specific THSA part numbers 47147, 47172, and 47175. This cancellation reflects updated assessments and regulatory actions related to the THSA no-back brake efficiency issue.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2016-0065-CN

Nov 17, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2016-0065-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2016-0065 concerning fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 and A340 models listed in the document. The cancellation reflects updates in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 revisions for these aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0034-CN

Nov 17, 2021

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2018-0034-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2018-0034 which applied to Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 models including A330-201 through A330-343 and Airbus A340 models including A340-211 through A340-643. The cancelled AD addressed time limits and maintenance checks related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items in ALS Part 1.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0190-CN

Nov 17, 2021

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0190-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued EASA AD 2020-0190, which applied to Airbus A330-223F, A330-243F, A340-213, and A340-313 aeroplanes. This cancellation reflects updates in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1 documents, specifically Revision 11, which introduced new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330223F243F
  • Airbus A340213313

EASA AD 2021-0133

May 28, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Boeing 777

EASA AD 2021-0103

Apr 13, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0068

Mar 11, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0068 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-541, A340-542, and A340-642 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) with part numbers 47175-501 or 47175-521 to prevent potential uncommanded movements of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive ensures continued safe operation by mandating replacement of affected THSAs before exceeding specified flight cycle limits.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340541542642

EASA AD 2021-0033

Jan 25, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0029

Jan 22, 2021

Wings — Centre Wing Spar to Rib 1 Attachment — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0029 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It addresses a structural issue involving cracks found in the centre wing spar to rib 1 attachments during fatigue testing. The directive mandates modification of these affected wing areas to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2021-0032

Jan 22, 2021

Wings — Outer Wings / Centre Spar — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0032 is an airworthiness directive addressing the modification of the outer wings centre spar on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. The directive mandates reinforcement of the rear face of the centre wing spar to prevent structural cracks discovered during fatigue testing. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2021-0028

Jan 21, 2021

Wings — Bottom Wing Skin Panel — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates modification of the bottom wing skin panel No. 3, located aft of the wing rear spar, to address potential fatigue cracking risks. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2021-0019

Jan 15, 2021

Fuselage — Type A Emergency Exit Door Frames — Modification / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0019 is an official regulatory document addressing structural reinforcement of the Type A emergency exit door frames on specific Airbus A340 models, including A340-211, A340-213, A340-311, and A340-312. The directive mandates modifications to door frames on aircraft with certain manufacturer serial numbers to ensure continued airworthiness and structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0017

Jan 14, 2021

Fuselage — Type A Emergency Exit Door Frames — Modification / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0017 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-213, A340-311, and A340-312 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates modification and reinforcement of the Type A emergency exit door frames at fuselage frames 53.3 and 53.5 to address structural integrity concerns. This directive applies to certain Airbus A340 models and provides updated instructions for reinforcing affected fuselage areas.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211213311312

EASA AD 2020-0283

Dec 24, 2020

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0279

Dec 14, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0274

Dec 10, 2020

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A380