EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0198

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0191

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0198 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes to mandate inspections of wing front and rear spars due to reported cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and focuses on specific wing spar areas to ensure structural integrity. It requires special detailed inspections using ultrasonic testing methods following Airbus service bulletins and alert operator transmissions.

Nov 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2023-0196

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Nov 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0126R1

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Disc Seal Fins and Interstage Seals — Inspection / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0126R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection, replacement, and modification requirements for the low pressure turbine (LPT) disc seal fins and interstage seals on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 series engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections following certain vibration alerts and shop visits, as well as a modification to improve engine safety and reliability.

Aug 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0124

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0079

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0124 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 safe operation of the aircraft.

Jun 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2023-0112

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

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Amendment is an amendment document concerning the Airbus A380 aircraft. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant items within the maintenance checks and time limits section. This amendment ensures continued compliance with safety standards for the Airbus A380 fleet.

May 30, 2023
AmendmentMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2012-0260-CN

CANCELLED: Engine Oil System — Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger — Replacement [Time Between Overhaul]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0260-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2012-0260R1 concerning the replacement of the Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) in Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The cancellation confirms that all affected engines have been modified with a serviceable FOHE part, eliminating the previously identified unsafe condition.

May 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0098R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0198

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0098R1 is an updated safety directive addressing structural integrity concerns on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the wing outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar to detect cracks that could compromise wing strength. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and includes detailed inspection procedures and compliance requirements.

May 15, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

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