EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-21-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-11-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-21-02 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus SAS airplanes including models A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 series, A340 series, and A380-800 series equipped with parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This directive targets the reduction in battery capacity caused by repetitive disconnection and reconnection of these PMA Ni-Cd batteries during airplane parking or storage.

Mar 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A380Airbus A380-800

EASA AD 2023-0067

Fuselage — Butt Strap Skin Panels — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841 and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the butt strap skin panels at the orbital junction of Frame 22 and Stringer 33 on the left-hand side of the fuselage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected area.

Mar 24, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2023-0043

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguishers — Pressure Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0043 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire extinguisher pressure checks on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. It targets specific Meggitt fire extinguishers with certain part and serial numbers that may have been incorrectly overhauled or maintained. The directive mandates pressure verification to ensure proper fire suppression capability.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0032

Fuselage — Frame 67 Belly Fairing Joints — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0032 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning specific Airbus A380 models, including A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 with certain manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspections of the fuselage belly fairing joints at frame 67 to detect potential fatigue cracks. The directive aims to maintain structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft.

Feb 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0033

Fuselage — Frame 72 Fairing Hardpoints — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0033 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage fairing hardpoints at frame 72 to detect potential fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies specifically to affected aircraft identified by manufacturer serial numbers in the referenced Airbus Service Bulletin.

Feb 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0034

Fuselage — Frame 80 Fairing Outboard End Fitting Assemblies — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage belly fairing outboard end fitting assemblies at frame 80 to detect potential cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive references Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8212 for inspection procedures.

Feb 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2023-0031

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0124

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0031 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain right-hand and left-hand body landing gear rear axles identified as affected due to corrosion and potential failure risks. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2023-0023

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0023 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected nose landing gear sliding tubes with part number 50-2004248-00 due to potential cracks caused by electrical arc burns during coating stripping. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A380 models.

Jan 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0024

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0112

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0024 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 99 to 104 shear ties and mouse holes as specified in the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Revision 10 Variation 10.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Jan 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0262

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0098

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0262 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates inspections of specific wing spars, including the outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar, to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity. This directive updates previous inspection requirements and applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380.

Dec 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0238

Doors — Slide Management System Triple Reed Contact Switch — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0238 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion issues found on the triple reed contact switches (TRCS) used in the doors and slide management system. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected Diehl Aerospace GmbH TRCS parts to ensure proper door functionality and evacuation capability.

Dec 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0218

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0115

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0218 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides manufactured by Collins with specific part numbers. The directive aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by mitigating risks associated with slide seam degradation.

Nov 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2021-0092R1

Pneumatic — Cross-Bleed Ducts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0092R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of cross-bleed ducts on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It targets specific part numbers of cross-bleed ducts prone to cracking due to manufacturing misalignment, which can lead to bleed leaks and structural damage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of affected aircraft.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0174R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0262

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0174R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific wing spar areas, including the outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar, to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 and provides detailed inspection and reporting instructions.

Aug 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0162R1

Nacelles / Pylons — Thrust Reverser Intermediate Frame Fittings — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0162R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement of thrust reverser intermediate frame fittings on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It specifically targets affected parts installed on engines #2 and #3 due to reported cracks that could lead to in-flight detachment of the thrust reverser external panel. The directive mandates replacement of these fittings with redesigned titanium parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0106

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0112

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 10, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items necessary for continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Jun 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0105

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0121

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0105 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 12 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Jun 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0100

Fuselage — Belly Fairing Torsion Box — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0100 is an official regulatory document addressing the modification of the belly fairing torsion box on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and mandates changes to improve the structural integrity of affected parts. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8153.

Jun 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0129R1

Engine Fuel & Control — Low Pressure Compressor Case Static P30 Air System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0129R1 is a regulatory update addressing the modification of the Low Pressure Compressor Case Static P30 Air System on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates changes to the P30 air system to prevent discrepancies in engine control signals that could affect thrust delivery. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified engine models.

May 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380