EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0031

Feb 25, 2022

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection — Master Minimum Equipment List — Temporary Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0031 addresses the inspection and operational restrictions related to the Pneumatic Overheat Detection System sensing elements installed on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific overheat detection system parts produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leaks. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List and temporary operational restrictions until inspections and necessary replacements are completed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0015

Jan 26, 2022

Wings — Wing Upper and Lower Covers — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for the wing upper and lower covers due to potential missing Heavy Expanded Copper Foil (HECF) patches. This AD applies to certain Airbus A350 aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0014

Jan 25, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Seats — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for cockpit seats, specifically the Captain, First Officer, and 3rd Occupant seats. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with potential seat failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0013

Jan 25, 2022

Equipment / furnishings — Escape Slide-Raft at Passenger Doors 3 — Inflatable Free Aisle Restrictor — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0013 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the escape slide-raft at passenger doors 3 equipped with the inflatable free aisle restrictor system. The directive mandates modification or replacement of specific affected escape slide-raft parts to ensure proper functionality during emergency evacuations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2022-0011

Jan 21, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0250

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0011 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the lightning strike edge glow sealant protection on the upper and lower wing skin cover edges to prevent potential ignition sources inside wing fuel tanks. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0275

Dec 10, 2021

Flight Controls — Slat Transmission Shafts / Slat Power Control Unit Torque Sensing Units — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0275 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on inspection and modification requirements for slat transmission shafts and slat power control unit torque sensing units, specifically targeting affected slat PCUs with part numbers 4785A0000-04 and 4785A0000-05. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating inspections, health checks, and eventual replacement of affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0220

Oct 1, 2021

Flight Controls — Drive Struts on Flap Tracks 1 and 2 — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for drive struts on flap tracks 1 and 2 to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive mandates inspection of load-sensing drive struts and replacement of drive struts to prevent potential flap detachment.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0206

Sep 15, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0124

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0206 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 06. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0207

Sep 15, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0125

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0208

Sep 15, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0127

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0208 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance requirements and life limits as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 6 and Variation 6.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing system equipment maintenance tasks and replacement of life-limited parts.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0209

Sep 15, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0162

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 05, which covers fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2020-0167R1

Jul 8, 2021

Flight Control and Guidance System — Ram Air Turbine Performance — Modification (Software Update) ; Air Conditioning — Electrical Power Supply to Air Generation System Ram Air Actuators — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0167R1 is a regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses modifications to the flight control and guidance system software and the electrical power supply to the air generation system ram air actuators to ensure proper ram air turbine performance and air conditioning system reliability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2021-0161

Jul 6, 2021

Landing Gear — Master Minimum Equipment List — Landing Gear Control — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0161 is an amendment addressing the landing gear control system on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) related to the landing gear control to mitigate a specific failure scenario in the landing gear extension and retraction system software. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0141

Jun 15, 2021

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Fittings and Bearing Assembly Attachment Interface — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0141 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, specifically addressing the trimmable horizontal stabilizer fittings and bearing assembly attachment interface. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and prevent corrosion and damage caused by rotation of the bearing assembly, which could lead to detachment of the stabilizer and potential loss of control. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus production modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0130R1

Jun 10, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0157

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0130R1 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with slat geared rotary actuators (SGRA) part number 4775A0000-02 on slat 5 track 12. This directive mandates repetitive drainage and cleaning of the affected SGRA to prevent slat system jams caused by water freezing inside the actuators during flight. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring maintenance actions to mitigate the risk of reduced aircraft control due to slat system malfunction.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0127

May 12, 2021

Landing Gear — Management System — Modification (Software Updates)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0127 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the landing gear management system software to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 114420 already incorporated in production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0112

Apr 22, 2021

Wings — Main Landing Gear Support Structure Fuse Pins — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0112 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the main landing gear support structure fuse pins to ensure proper installation and security. The directive aims to prevent potential main landing gear collapse caused by incorrectly engaged or secured fuse pins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0053R1

Apr 19, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0275

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0053R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with specific slat power control units (PCU) having part numbers 4785A0000-04 or 4785A0000-05. The directive mandates inspections and repetitive health checks of the slat transmission shafts and PCU torque sensing units to prevent potential slat system jams caused by excessive wear. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring corrective actions if discrepancies are found.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041