EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

Browse 171 EASA regulations with AI-powered summaries.

Filtered by: Airbus A380Clear filter

EASA AD 2022-0094

Pneumatic — Air Conditioning / Engine Bleed Air System — Software Update; Airplane Flight Manual / Master Minimum Equipment List — Air Conditioning / Engine Bleed Air System — Amendment; Pneumatic — Engine Bleed Air Supply Over-pressure Valve — Replacement; Ice and Rain Protection — Anti-ice Control Unit — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0094 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the pneumatic air conditioning and engine bleed air systems, including software updates, replacement of engine bleed air supply over-pressure valves, and replacement of anti-ice control units. The directive also amends the Airplane Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List for these systems.

May 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0075

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0031

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0075 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 right-hand and left-hand body landing gear rear axles that have been identified as affected due to corrosion and potential failure. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2014-0213R1

Fuselage — Section 19 Upper Cross Fitting Upper Beam Inner Cap Joints — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0213R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the upper beam inner cap joints of the Section 19 upper cross fitting on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 77140. The directive mandates repetitive special detailed inspections to ensure structural integrity and prevent unsafe conditions related to fatigue in this critical fuselage area.

Apr 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0022

Flight Controls — Aileron Servo Controls — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0022 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of aileron servo controls on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific part numbers of aileron servo controls that may suffer from a fatigue issue potentially leading to failure or detachment, which could reduce aircraft control. It mandates removal of affected parts and installation of serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0020

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Box Drainage Areas and Hydraulic Connections — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It mandates inspection of the pylon box drainage areas and hydraulic connections to detect potential hydraulic fluid leaks caused by incorrect installation and torquing. The directive aims to prevent contamination and structural integrity issues in the engine pylons.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0019

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0174

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0019 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 specific wing spars, including the outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar, to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and wing box assembly dates as specified.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0001

Wings — Inner Rear Spar Trailing Edge — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0001 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the wing inner rear spar trailing edge to address fuel leakage issues. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 78726 and 78091 already incorporated in production.

Jan 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0284

Engine Fuel & Control — Electronic Engine Control Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0284 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It addresses the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) software, specifically requiring an update to a newer software standard to prevent engine thrust control loss. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Dec 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842

EASA AD 2021-0254

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A380 aircraft. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the ram air turbine gearbox to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability during flight. The document applies specifically to the Airbus A380 type designation.

Nov 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0226

Fuselage — Rear Cone Frame Feet 102/103 — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0226 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 77140 incorporated in production. It addresses structural integrity concerns related to the fuselage rear cone frame feet 102 and 103 between stringers 19 and 20 on both left and right sides of the fuselage. The directive mandates a modification to reinforce these areas to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0221

Air Conditioning — Belly Fairing Air Cooling Pack Discharge Duct Adjustable Rods — Replacement / Electrical Power — Generator and Ground Power Control Unit — Replacement / Software Update / Equipment / Furnishings — Modified Door Lining Panels — Installation / Fuel — Refuel Diffusers / Engine Feed Fuel Pipe End Fittings — Replacement / Fuselage — Nose Landing Gear Bay Bulkhead Panel — Inspection / Powerplant — Redesigned Fan Cowl Latch Access Panels — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0221 is an official regulatory document addressing multiple modifications, replacements, inspections, and software updates for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It covers components including air conditioning belly fairing air cooling pack discharge duct adjustable rods, electrical power generator and ground power control units, door lining panels, fuel refuel diffusers and engine feed fuel pipe end fittings, nose landing gear bay bulkhead panel, and redesigned fan cowl latch access panels. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A380 aircraft.

Oct 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2021-0219

Landing Gear — Wing / Body Landing Gear Retraction Actuators — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0219 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 wing and body landing gear retraction actuator assemblies with specific part numbers and serial numbers. The directive mandates modification or replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Sep 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2021-0201

Fuel — Master Minimum Equipment List — Fuel Pumps — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0201 is an amendment addressing fuel pump issues on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75900 or 76292 or those that have incorporated Airbus Service Bulletin A380-28-8050. The directive mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) related to fuel pumps to mitigate risks associated with corrosion in fuel pipe connectors.

Sep 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0191R1

Fuel — Fuel Pumps / Outboard Collector Cell Jet Pump — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0191R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the outboard collector cell jet pumps on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of affected jet pumps manufactured before week 33 of 2015, excluding those marked with amendment "A", to ensure the integrity of the glue joint between the jet pump body and outlet pipe. The directive aims to prevent potential ignition sources inside the fuel tank vapor space that could lead to fuel tank explosions.

Aug 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0034R1

Powerplant — Front Engine Mount / Strut Mount and Thrust Link — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0034R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection of the front engine mount, strut mount, and thrust link on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. The directive focuses on engines with affected compressor intermediate cases (CIC) that have salvage welds, which could compromise structural integrity. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect potential failures that could lead to engine detachment in flight.

Aug 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0162

Equipment / Furnishings — Doghouse Placard — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0162 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 installation of improved doghouse door lock handling instruction placards to ensure correct operation and access to emergency equipment. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.

Jul 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0153

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Lateral / Lower Frame Joint — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0153 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the rear fuselage lateral and lower frame joint on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 0006 to 0017 inclusive. The directive mandates inspections to determine structural geometry and requires special detailed inspections and corrective actions based on findings to ensure structural integrity. It applies specifically to affected parts identified by part numbers in the directive's appendix.

Jun 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0147

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0106

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0147 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 damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 9.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Jun 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0145

Wings — Wing Tip Assembly — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0145 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential structural integrity issue in the wing tip assemblies caused by parts made from 7449 aluminium alloy. The directive mandates modification of the wing tip assemblies to a new design using 7010 aluminium alloy to prevent cracking.

Jun 18, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861