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EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus 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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus 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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus 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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus 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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus 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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus 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.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-0100

Fuselage — Cabin / Cargo Compartment Parts — Inspection / Replacement [Wrong Material]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0100 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement of certain cabin and cargo compartment parts on Airbus A380 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 models with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates inspection of affected parts for improper aluminium alloy material and replacement if necessary to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0048R1

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0048R1 is a revision of a previous directive concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 series engines installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Time Limits Manual and its Temporary Revision No. 05-01. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and inspections within specified intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0087

Engine Fuel & Control — Master Minimum Equipment List — Handling Bleed Valve Inoperative — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0087 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It focuses on the engine fuel and control system, specifically handling the bleed valve inoperative condition as outlined in the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). This directive mandates changes to dispatch restrictions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842

EASA AD 2021-0082

Nacelles / Pylons — Aft Pylon Fairing Rear Drain Pipes Sealing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0082 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 sealing issue around the aft pylon fairing rear drain pipes on engine pylons, specifically for Rolls-Royce and Engine Alliance GP7200 engine pylons. The directive mandates a modification to prevent fluid leakage inside the aft pylon fairing.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-0063R1

Oxygen — Steel Braided Polyurethane Flexible Hoses — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0063R1 is an updated safety directive addressing oxygen system components on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement of certain steel braided polyurethane flexible hoses (Part Number 32209 series) used in crew and passenger oxygen distribution systems with improved hoses (Part Number 32309 series) to prevent oxygen leakage. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 models listed.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-0073

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0101

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0073 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to the electrical harness routing connected to the engine low pressure shut off valve on specific engine models, including Engine Alliance GP7200 and Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. The directive mandates modifications to ensure compliance with redundancy requirements to prevent uncontrolled engine rotor failure risks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2015-0197R1

Fuselage — Frame 74 to 90 / Shim Sheet on Section 18.1 — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0197R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair of shim sheets installed on the fuselage frames 74 to 90, specifically in the coupling area of the longitudinal joint between stringers 67 LH and 68 RH. It mandates detailed inspection and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0051

[Correction] Flight Controls — Rudder Electrical Backup Hydraulic Actuator and Elevator Servo Control Solenoid Valves — Replacement ; Master Minimum Equipment List / Airplane Flight Manual — Amendment

The Correction to EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0051 addresses the replacement of rudder electrical backup hydraulic actuator and elevator servo control solenoid valves on Airbus A380 aeroplanes. It applies to all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 models and includes amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List and Airplane Flight Manual. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating inspection, replacement, and operational procedure updates for affected solenoid valves.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0056

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0190

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0056 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for low pressure turbine (LPT) seal panels with specific part numbers to prevent potential failures.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0007

Nacelles / Pylons — Inboard Pylon Box Dog Head Fitting Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0007 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 engines. The directive mandates inspections of the inboard pylon box Dog Head fitting fastener holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-0001

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0034

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0001 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. The directive mandates inspections of the front engine mount, strut mount, and thrust link due to concerns about salvage welds on the compressor intermediate case lugs in certain engines. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential engine detachment in flight.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A380