EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 26-084

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Engine Time Limits Manual – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-084 is a proposed amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 engines, specifically models RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) within the Rolls-Royce Time Limits Manual Revision 70 to ensure continued airworthiness of these engines. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits to address potential unsafe conditions.

Jul 13, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 26-077

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-077 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, introducing new and more restrictive maintenance limitations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest Airbus A380 ALS revision 14.

Jun 29, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 26-078

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-078 is a proposed amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), to Revision 12. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest maintenance tasks and intervals.

Jun 29, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 26-079

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-079 is a proposed amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements, specifically Revision 08 of the Airbus A380 ALS. This directive mandates compliance with new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models.

Jun 29, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 26-080

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-080 is a proposed amendment concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR) to Revision 17. This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 29, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2026-0119-E

Wings – Wing Mid Spars – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0119-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the wing mid spars on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates special detailed inspections to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity. The directive applies to certain serial numbers grouped into two categories with different compliance times.

Jun 22, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2026-0030

Wings — Movable Flap Track Fairings 2 and 5 / Forward Attachments — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0030 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes concerning the movable flap track fairings 2 and 5 forward attachments. It mandates inspections to detect potential structural issues caused by unexpected aerodynamic loads on these parts. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins already incorporated.

Feb 26, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0270

Wings — Leading Edge Devices / Slats and Droop Noses — Identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0270 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses identification and verification of wing leading edge devices including slats and droop noses to ensure correct part numbers are installed. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 models mentioned.

Dec 2, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0252

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0252 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 11, Variation 11.2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Nov 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0212

Wings — Wing Rear Spars — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0212 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the wing rear spars on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the wing outer rear spar top and bottom flanges to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to certain A380 aircraft and requires compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8263 Revision 01.

Sep 24, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0194

[Correction] Flight Controls — Primary System Flight Control Computer — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0194 is a corrective directive addressing Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. It mandates a modification to the primary flight control and guidance unit (FCGU) software to prevent uncommanded thrust reduction during soft go-around maneuvers. The directive applies to specific FCGU hardware and software part numbers identified in the document.

Sep 15, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0121

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0121 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, requiring compliance with the latest Airbus A380 ALS Revision 13. This directive mandates replacement of life-limited parts and updates to the Aircraft Maintenance Programme to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 28, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0120

Cabin Systems — Antenna Adapter Plate — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0120 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the antenna adapter plate and related parts installed on Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aircraft models. The directive mandates repetitive general visual inspections of affected broadband antenna adapter plates to detect corrosion and cracks that could compromise aircraft safety. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models.

May 26, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0115

Equipment / Furnishings — Fuselage / Belly Fairing Mounted Emergency Evacuation Escape Slides — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0115 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides installed on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific slide parts with part numbers 103004-xxx, 103007-xxx, and 103008-xxx, focusing on those affected by adhesive degradation and seam failures. It mandates inspections, pressure testing, and replacement of affected slides to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

May 16, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0074

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0276

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0074 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses inspections and repairs related to the wing landing gear attachment rib 9 fittings, specifically focusing on detecting cracks, corrosion, and sealant degradation in these critical structural components. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 and mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Apr 7, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0280R1

Pneumatic — Pylon / Wing Interface Bleed Duct and Fuel Pipe — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0280R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the pneumatic pylon/wing interface bleed duct and fuel pipe on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and an interim modification to prevent potential bleed duct detachment and subsequent risk of fire due to contact between the bleed duct and fuel pipe. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.

Nov 8, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0199

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0120

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0199 is an update addressing corrosion and cracks found in broadband antenna adapter plates and related parts on Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the continued airworthiness of these aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Airbus models and includes new provisions for the recently certified A321-253NY variant.

Oct 18, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0190

[Correction] Aircraft Flight Manual — Normal Procedures — Amendment

[Correction] Aircraft Flight Manual — Normal Procedures — Amendment is a regulatory document addressing updates to the flight manual procedures for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A350 and A380. This amendment corrects previously issued information to ensure accurate and safe operational guidance for these specific aircraft types. The document focuses on normal procedures relevant to flight crews operating the Airbus A350 and A380.

Oct 11, 2024
CRDFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A380