EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2019-0176

Jul 19, 2019

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Containers — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Containers — Inspection / Replacement' applies to AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for passenger oxygen containers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The document provides guidance on maintaining the oxygen supply systems critical for passenger safety during flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0164

Jul 11, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0076

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0164 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with free fall actuators (FFA) part number AR02404. It mandates inspection and testing of affected FFAs installed on nose, main, and center landing gears to prevent failure of landing gear extension by free fall. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0155

Jul 3, 2019

Doors — Passenger / Crew / Emergency Exit Door Girt Bar Slider Mechanism — Functional Check / Lubrication

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, including all serial numbers and specific models such as A330-941 and A340-500/-600 series. The directive mandates functional checks and lubrication of the passenger, crew, and emergency exit door girt bar slider mechanisms to ensure proper locking and operation. This directive aims to maintain safe evacuation capabilities by preventing escape slide detachment during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0150

Jun 28, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0007

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0150 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on various Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates replacement of specific rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals identified by part numbers 1795M36P01 and 1795M36P02 due to risk of cracks leading to uncontained engine failure. It provides detailed affected serial numbers and compliance requirements for operators and maintenance organizations.

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 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0146

Jun 21, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0150

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0146 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900. The directive focuses on the replacement of rotating air high pressure turbine (HPT) front seals that are susceptible to cracking if removed and re-installed on different HPT disks. It mandates specific inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected engines.

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 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0114

May 24, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0297

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0114 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It addresses cracks found on the wing lower skin covers at rib bay 3/4 on both left-hand and right-hand sides, which could lead to fuel leaks and reduced structural strength. The directive mandates inspections to detect these cracks and ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340541542642643

EASA AD 2019-0100

May 7, 2019

Aircraft Flight Manual — Landing Distance Determination Procedure — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0100 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It addresses the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) landing distance determination procedures to correct inconsistencies in brake failure entries affecting landing performance calculations. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A340 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340541542642643

EASA AD 2019-0085

Apr 18, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0180

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aeroplanes including the A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077, 89794015, and 891511-14 due to a manufacturing defect. This AD mandates inspection of the hand valve assembly on affected oxygen cylinders to prevent oxygen leakage and potential safety hazards.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0050

Mar 11, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0249

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0050 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340 variants 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 updated airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Revision 04. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and intervals approved by EASA.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2019-0048

Mar 11, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0048 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. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 06, focusing on system equipment maintenance requirements. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components as approved by EASA.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2019-0028

Feb 7, 2019

Flight Controls — Flight Control Primary Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0028 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 equipped with certain Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) software standards. The directive mandates modification or replacement of the FCPC software to newer standards to enhance Angle of Attack (AOA) blockage detection. It also allows removal of a previously required operational procedure from the Aircraft Flight Manual once the modification is completed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2018-0259R1

Feb 7, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0234

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • 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-0185
  • Fokker CRR-0186
  • Fokker CRR-0190
  • Fokker CRR-0210
  • Fokker CRR-0241
  • Fokker CRR-0265
  • Fokker CRR-0300
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F28
  • Boeing 747
  • Bombardier CL-600
  • Bombardier DHC-8

EASA AD 2016-0208R1

Feb 5, 2019

Fuselage — Structural Parts / Joints — Modification / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0208R1 is a regulatory update addressing structural modifications and reinforcements 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. The directive mandates modifications to fuselage structural parts and joints to prevent widespread fatigue damage that could compromise aircraft integrity and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2019-0026

Feb 4, 2019

Wings — Slat Tracks Number 10 — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0026 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It focuses on the inspection and replacement of wing slat tracks number 10 installed on Slat 4 on both left and right sides, specifically parts with part numbers F574-64110-000 or F574-64110-002. The directive mandates inspections and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0144R1

Jan 31, 2019

Fuselage — Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0144R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) antenna installation on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft models. It applies specifically to Airbus A330-201 through A330-343 and A340-642 and A340-643 aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural damage caused by vibration loads related to the 2KU-Band antenna installation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0010

Jan 23, 2019

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2012-0053R1

Nov 27, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0025

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0053R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the main and center landing gear bogie pivot pins on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants except those modified with specific Airbus modifications 207165 or 207649. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks or degradation in bogie pivot pins and bushes to prevent potential landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0224

Oct 19, 2018

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Outer Fixed Structure — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0224 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the thrust reverser outer fixed structure on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It targets thrust reverser units with specific serial numbers that have outer fixed structure panels made of Hexcel Chromic Acid Anodized (CAA) honeycomb core, which are susceptible to disbonding. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential in-flight loss of the common nozzle assembly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2016-0035R1

Sep 21, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0243

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0035R1 is a regulatory update affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates structural modifications and reinforcements to fuselage frames and joints to ensure continued airworthiness and compliance with damage tolerance requirements. The directive addresses modifications originally listed in Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 Section 3 and provides alternative modification solutions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313