EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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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.

Apr 12, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus 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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0039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.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus 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.

Mar 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842

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.

Mar 19, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

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.

Mar 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

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.

Mar 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus 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.

Mar 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus 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.

Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus 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.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus 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.

Jan 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

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.

Jan 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0285

Indicating / Recording Systems — Flight Data Recording System — Modification (Software Update)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0285 is an official regulatory document addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates a software update to the Flight Data Recording System (FDRS) to correct a software error that could cause partial loss of flight data recording. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and compliance with European aviation safety regulations.

Dec 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2020-0286

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0280

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0286 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection requirements for the bleed duct and fuel pipe at the pylon/wing interface to prevent potential fire hazards caused by bracket weld failures. This directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2020-0274

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0196

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0274 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, and A380 series. The directive addresses the replacement and maintenance of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries installed on these aircraft to prevent reduced battery capacity and ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0100R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Cargo Compartment Lining Panels — Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0100R1 is an amendment addressing repair and replacement of cargo compartment lining panels made of honeycomb core material on Airbus A330, A340, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It targets panels repaired with 'Speedpatch AF800 series' patches on both sides, which do not meet flame penetration standards, posing a fire risk. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus models.

Nov 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0239

Stabilizers — Inboard and Outboard Elevator Hinges / Actuator Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0239 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 inboard and outboard elevator hinges and actuator fittings to detect bushing migration and other structural issues that could compromise elevator connection integrity. The directive provides detailed inspection instructions and corrective actions to maintain continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

Nov 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0232

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0106

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0232 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting 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 Revision 09. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Oct 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0225

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Box Zone D Sealing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0225 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 RB211 Trent 900 engines, except those with certain Airbus production modifications. The directive addresses sealing issues in the pylon box zone D to prevent potential fuel leakage. It mandates a modification to improve sealing performance on the pylon box to enhance safety.

Oct 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0198

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0105

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0198 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 Part 1 Variation 11.1 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Sep 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861