EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2017-0209R1

Integrated Modular Avionics — Internal Timer — Power Cycle (Reset)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0209R1 is an updated regulation addressing an internal timer issue in the Integrated Modular Avionics of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 77908 and 77909 incorporated during production. The directive mandates repetitive on-ground power cycles to reset the internal timer to prevent loss of communication between avionics systems.

Mar 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2019-0038

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0001

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0038 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 fuel leak issue observed in the wing area that could potentially lead to fire hazards. The directive mandates a modification to the wing inner rear spar trailing edge to improve drainage and prevent fuel accumulation.

Feb 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2019-0010

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR 42ATR 72Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0002

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0025

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0002 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes, excluding those with certain production modifications (77710, 77711, 77712, and 77713). The directive mandates inspection of the inboard and outboard pylon drain systems to detect potential clogging and damage that could lead to hydraulic fluid leakage and fire risk. It addresses a safety concern related to flame and smoke detected near engine nozzle exhausts due to damaged sealant and clogged drain lines.

Jan 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0275

Wings — Frame 56 Vertical Cruciform Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0275 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the vertical cruciform fittings at fuselage frame 56 on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75132 or 75442 incorporated during production. The directive mandates inspections and potential modifications to ensure structural integrity of the affected wing fittings.

Dec 14, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0267

Wings — Movable Flap Track Fairing #2 U-Frame Bolt-Nut Couples — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0267 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 0222 to 0233 inclusive, excluding 0229 and 0232. It addresses inspection requirements for the movable flap track fairing number 2 U-frame bolt-nut couples on both left-hand and right-hand sides. The directive mandates inspection, replacement, and re-torqueing of these components to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0221

Wings — Aileron Actuator Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0221 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 66431 incorporated in production. It mandates inspections of the aileron actuator fittings to detect cracks and requires corrective actions to maintain structural integrity of the ailerons. This directive addresses potential fatigue failures in fasteners that could lead to in-flight aileron detachment.

Oct 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0215

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0159

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0215 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 a fuel quantity indication system issue related to incorrect fuel on board readings caused by a faulty refuel isolation valve position sensor. The directive mandates amendments to the Airbus A380 Aircraft Flight Manual to include procedures for cross-checking fuel quantity indications after refueling.

Oct 5, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0199

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0230

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0199 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive focuses on the replacement and life limitation of high pressure/intermediate pressure support structure oil service tube buffer sealing rings with Part Number FW64487 to prevent potential engine failures.

Sep 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2015-0141R5

[Correction] Wings — Leading Edge Shear Cleats — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0141R5 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for leading edge shear cleats on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to detect and fix cracks found during fatigue testing on specific wing shear cleats. It applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus production modifications.

Sep 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2014-0016R6

Wings — Wing Inboard Leading Edge Droop Nose Gooseneck — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0016R6 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and replacement requirements for the wing inboard leading edge droop nose gooseneck on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications 73979, 73981, and 73983 incorporated during production. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural cracks that could lead to in-flight loss of a droop nose panel.

Sep 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0185

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0101

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0185 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of specific drains mast parts to prevent cracks that could compromise the engine fire wall. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines by requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions.

Aug 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0171-E

CANCELLED - SEE EASA AD 2019-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0171-E is an emergency directive affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a critical safety issue involving damage to the engine bleed air system and wing structure caused by overpressure scenarios during take-off, which could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates updates to the Airbus A380 Airplane Flight Manual to mitigate this risk.

Aug 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0160

Wings — Frame 46 Horizontal Cruciform Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0160 is an official safety directive addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of the frame 46 horizontal cruciform fittings on the wings to detect and correct fatigue cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0138

Powerplant — Forward Engine Mount Shackle Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0138 is an official safety directive addressing Airbus A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with Engine Alliance GP7200 engines. It mandates a one-time special detailed inspection of the forward engine mount shackle assemblies and safety tabs to detect potential quality defects that could lead to engine loss in flight. The directive provides inspection instructions based on Airbus Service Bulletin A380-71-8015.

Jun 28, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0118R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0118R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and maintenance requirements for the auxiliary wing landing gear doors on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of specific hinge fittings prone to fatigue cracking and outlines corrective actions to maintain structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.

Jun 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0117R1

Exhaust — Inner J-Ring and V-Groove Interface — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0117R1 is an amendment addressing inspection requirements for the inner J-ring and V-groove interface on Airbus A380-861 aeroplanes powered by GP7200 engines. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the inner J-ring to detect wear damage that could compromise the structural integrity of the engine thrust reverser unit and fan exhaust cowl. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380-861 and references Airbus Service Bulletin A380-78-8012 for inspection procedures.

Jun 8, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0121

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Blades — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0121 is an official directive addressing the replacement of low pressure turbine blades on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected turbine blades that were subject to cleaning with OMat 198 during overhaul. This AD aims to prevent engine failures caused by internal corrosion leading to uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns.

Jun 1, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0116

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0239

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0116 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 inspections of the inboard and outboard elevator hinges and actuator fittings to detect bushing migration and other potential structural issues. The directive aims to ensure the continued structural integrity and safe control of the aircraft elevators.

May 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0119

Wings — Outboard Flaps Skin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0119 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the outboard flaps skin, specifically the upper and lower skin surfaces between certain ribs on both left-hand and right-hand outer flaps. The directive addresses potential structural issues related to incorrect repair zoning in the aircraft's Structural Repair Manual.

May 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380