EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0272

Dec 9, 2020

SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS - Equipment / Furnishings — Buckle — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0272 addresses safety concerns related to 4 Point Harness Restraint Systems manufactured by Schroth Safety Products GmbH, installed on Airbus A330, A340, and A350 aircraft. The directive focuses on rotary buckles with specific part numbers and manufacturing dates that may fail to unlatch due to a loosened center screw. It mandates modification and eventual replacement of affected buckles to ensure proper operation of cabin attendant restraint systems.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0265

Dec 2, 2020

Fuel System — Auxiliary Power Unit Aft Fuel Pump — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0265 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement or modification of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) aft fuel pumps, specifically those with part numbers P93A19-202 and P93A19-203, to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0248

Nov 17, 2020

[Correction] Flight Controls — Backup Control Module — Modification / Fuel — Fuel Control and Monitoring Computer — Modification / Indicating / Recording Systems — Flight Warning Computer — Modification / Landing Gear — Braking and Steering Control Unit — Modification / Replacement / Fuselage — Circumferential and Longitudinal Joints — Modification / Wings — Leading Edge Overhang — Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0248 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting specific Airbus A340-541 and A340-642 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 371, 383, 464, 624, 628, 698, 775, and 779. The directive mandates modifications to various aircraft systems including flight controls, fuel control and monitoring computers, flight warning computers, braking and steering control units, fuselage joints, and wing leading edge overhangs. These modifications are required to ensure continued airworthiness and address previously identified unsafe conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340541642

EASA AD 2020-0255

Nov 13, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Lower Deck Mobile Crew Rest Fire Extinguisher Bottle Outlet Tube — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0255 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with a lower deck mobile crew rest (LDMCR) fire extinguisher assembly. The directive addresses a potential issue with the halon outlet tube connection on certain fire extinguisher bottles installed in these aircraft models. It mandates replacement of the affected halon outlet tubes to ensure proper fire suppression functionality.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0100R1

Nov 4, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Cargo Compartment Lining Panels — Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0100R1 is an amendment addressing repair and replacement of cargo compartment lining panels made of honeycomb core material on Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It targets panels repaired with 'Speedpatch AF800 series' patches on both sides, which do not meet flame penetration standards, posing a fire risk. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0172

Aug 3, 2020

Wings — Lower Skin Covers at Rib Bays — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0172 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the wing lower skin covers at specific rib bays on both left-hand and right-hand wings to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to certain manufacturer serial numbers as identified in the associated Airbus Service Bulletin.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340541542642643

EASA AD 2020-0093

Apr 24, 2020

Hydraulic Power — Ground Service Manifold Manual Valve Attachment Screws — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0093 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of manual valve attachment screws on ground service manifold units installed on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific part numbers 70902-3, 70902-4, and 70902-5 with certain screws and aims to prevent hydraulic system failures. The directive supersedes a previous AD and mandates repetitive replacement of these screws to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0083

Apr 3, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0083 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with certain Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). It applies to specific ELT part numbers installed on these aircraft, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied. The directive mandates a modification to improve ELT battery protection to prevent potential fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0077

Mar 31, 2020

Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation

Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation is an AIRBUS S.A.S. document applicable to the Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the installation and activation of a warning device designed to stop rudder input under certain conditions. This document provides guidance to ensure proper implementation of this safety feature on the specified aircraft models.

Other
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

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 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 2020-0044

Mar 3, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0002

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0044 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing certain CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engine models installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737 series aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of high-pressure turbine inner stationary seals to prevent damage caused by honeycomb separation. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines and aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • 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 2019-0297R1

Jan 16, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0172

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0297R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the wing lower skin covers at specific rib bays to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except for MSN 601, 604, 672, and 744.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340541542642643

EASA AD 2020-0007

Jan 15, 2020

Engine — Rotating Air High Pressure Turbine Front Seal — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0007 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement of rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are installed on various Airbus models including A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of specific affected HPT front seals to prevent potential uncontained engine failures.

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 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0264

Oct 23, 2019

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Bogie Beam — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0264 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of main landing gear bogie beams on Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific bogie beams with part numbers 50-1217001-03 and 50-1217001-04 that may have incorrect life limitations. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340541542642643

EASA AD 2019-0243

Sep 30, 2019

Fuselage — Structure Frames and Joints — Modification / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0243 is a regulatory document addressing structural modifications and reinforcements for Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates specific modifications to fuselage structure frames and joints to ensure continued airworthiness and structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A340 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2019-0226

Sep 11, 2019

Landing Gear — Centre Landing Gear Wheel Axle — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0226 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of centre landing gear wheel axles on Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific wheel axles with part numbers 55-1107065-00 and 55-1107069-00 that have been identified as affected due to corrosion found during overhaul. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340541542642643

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