EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0089

Apr 17, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons — Inboard Pylon Box at Rib 14 Fasteners — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0089 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. The directive addresses inspection and possible replacement of fasteners attaching the lateral panel to Rib 14 at the inboard pylon box for engines #2 and #3. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight detachment of the lateral panel.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2020-0058

Mar 17, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0058 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 safety issue related to the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) protection on these aircraft, specifically targeting ELTs with Part Number 01N65900. The directive mandates a modification to improve protection against potential battery fires caused by current injection.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2020-0032

Feb 18, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0238

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0032 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of triple reed contact switches (P/N 1940420026) installed on passenger doors to prevent corrosion-related failures. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure the proper function of door mechanisms critical for evacuation safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0025

Feb 14, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons — Inboard and Outboard Pylon Drain System — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0025 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modifications 77710, 77711, 77712, and 77713 incorporated in production. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the inboard and outboard pylon drain systems to prevent potential fire hazards caused by hydraulic fluid leakage and clogged drain lines near the engine pylons.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0012R1

Feb 13, 2020

Doors — Auxiliary Wing Landing Gear Doors — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0012R1 is an update addressing inspection requirements for the auxiliary wing landing gear doors on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of the right-hand and left-hand inboard hinge fittings of affected wing landing gear doors to detect cracks and prevent structural failure. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these parts and includes instructions for corrective actions and parts installation restrictions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0018

Feb 4, 2020

Engine Fuel & Control — Hydro-mechanical Metering Units — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0018 is an official directive addressing the removal from service of certain hydro-mechanical metering units (HMU) installed on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly found on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates replacement of affected HMUs due to a risk of fuel valve jamming caused by manufacturing tool markings. This AD ensures continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected engines.

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

EASA AD 2020-0016

Jan 30, 2020

Pneumatic — Engine Bleed Air Supply System High Pressure Valves — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with the engine bleed air supply system high pressure valves, specifically certain part numbers of high pressure bleed valves installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates modification or replacement of these valves to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0009

Jan 23, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0183

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0009 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) gearboxes, specifically those with part numbers 1704287G or 1704287H, to detect water ingress and corrosion that could impair RAT operation. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the gearbox oil and corrective actions if necessary.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0003

Jan 9, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0018

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0003 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive addresses the removal from service of certain hydro-mechanical metering units (HMU) with specific part numbers and serial numbers due to a safety concern. It mandates replacement of affected HMUs to ensure continued airworthiness and safe engine operation.

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

EASA AD 2019-0220R1

Dec 17, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0226

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0220R1 is an amendment addressing structural integrity issues on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates modification of the fuselage rear cone frame feet 102 and 103 between stringers 19 and 20 on both left and right sides to reinforce the skin-to-frame attachment. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 77936 or 77140 incorporated during production.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0043R1

Dec 12, 2019

Power Plant — Rear Engine Mount Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0043R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the rear engine mount assembly on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of specific rear engine mount beams and assemblies, particularly those with part numbers L7121076120000 and related assemblies, to detect cracks caused by manufacturing defects. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring detailed or high-frequency eddy current inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842

EASA AD 2019-0283

Nov 21, 2019

Wings — Trailing Edge and Trailing Edge Devices — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0283 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 wing trailing edge and trailing edge devices to detect cracks and provides optional modification instructions to prevent potential in-flight loss of parts. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as identified in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0251

Oct 9, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0094

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0251 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the pneumatic air conditioning and engine bleed air systems, specifically requiring software updates and operational changes to prevent overpressure and structural damage during take-off. The directive also mandates changes to the Airplane Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List for affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0230

Sep 20, 2019

[Correction] Engine — Oil Service Pipe Sealing Rings — Inspection / Replacement / Modification / Rework

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0230 is a regulatory document addressing inspection, replacement, modification, and rework of oil service pipe sealing rings on Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 900 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive targets high pressure/intermediate pressure support structure oil service tube buffer sealing rings with Part Number FW64487 to prevent potential engine failures. It mandates life limits, inspections, and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

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

EASA AD 2019-0229R1

Sep 18, 2019

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Cascades and Aft Frame Attachment — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0229R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the thrust reverser cascades and aft frame attachments on Airbus A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with GP7200 engines. It mandates detailed inspections and modifications of specific thrust reverser parts identified by part and serial numbers to prevent potential part failure and detachment. The directive references Airbus and SAFRAN Nacelles service bulletins for compliance procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0223

Sep 6, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0019

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0223 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the wing outer rear spar top and bottom flanges to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It applies to the 25 oldest wing sets and requires reporting of inspection results to Airbus.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0222

Sep 6, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0100

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0222 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380 aeroplanes, specifically models A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 with certain manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses cracks found in the belly fairing torsion box parts on both left-hand and right-hand sides of the fuselage. It mandates modification of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0216

Sep 2, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0232

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0216 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 Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 08, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by requiring updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0217

Sep 2, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0105

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0217 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 (ALS) Part 1, Revision 11, which includes safe life airworthiness limitation items and maintenance tasks. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of components before exceeding life limits and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0214

Aug 30, 2019

Wings — Trailing Edge Flap Track #2 and #5 Supports — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0214 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 trailing edge flap track #2 and #5 supports on both left-hand and right-hand wings. The directive mandates modifications to these flap track supports to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861