EASA PAD No.
: 25-159
Notification of a Proposal to issue
an Airworthiness Directive
PAD No.: 25-159
Issued: 17 October 2025
Note: This Proposed Airworthiness Directive (PAD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 on behalf of the European Union, its Member States and of the
European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 129 of that
Regulation.
In accordance with the EASA Continuing Airworthiness Procedures, the Executive Director is proposing the issuance of an EASA Airworthiness Directive
(AD), applicable to the aeronautical product(s) identified below.
All interested persons may send their comments, referencing the PAD Number above, to the e-mail address specified in the ‘Remarks’ section, prior to
the consultation date indicated.
Design Approval Holder’s Name: Type/Model designation(s):
AIRBUS S.A.S. A380 aeroplanes
Effective Date: [TBD - standard: 14 days after AD issue date]
TCDS Number(s): EASA.A.110
Foreign AD: Not applicable
Supersedure: None
ATA 57 – Wings – Leading Edge Devices / Slats and Droop Noses – Identification
Manufacturer(s):
Airbus
Applicability:
Airbus A380-841, A380-842 and A380-861 aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN).
Definitions:
For the purpose of this AD, the following definitions apply:
Affected parts: Wing leading edge, left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, droop nose 1 (slat 1
inboard), droop nose 2 (slat 1 outboard), slat 2, slat 3, slat 4, slat 5, slat 6 and slat 7.
The SB: Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A380-57-8278.
The updated IPC: Illustrated Part Catalogue (IPC) revision dated 01 March 2024 or later.
Groups: Group 1 aeroplanes are those having MSN 0133, 0134, 0136 through 0138 (inclusive), 0141
through 0143(inclusive), MSN 0145, 0147, 0150, 0160, 0165, 0166, 0168 through 0172(inclusive),
0174 through 0177 (inclusive), 0180, 0181, 0186 through 0189 (inclusive), 0191, 0193, 0195, 0197
through 0199 (inclusive), 0217 through 0224 (inclusive), 0232 through 0240 (inclusive), 0248
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through 0250 (inclusive), 0252, 0254, 0256 through 0261 (inclusive), 0264 and MSN 0267 through
0272 (inclusive). Group 2 are all other aeroplanes.
Reason:
Incorrect information about slat assembly interchangeability was identified in the IPC of the
aeroplane.
This condition if not detected and corrected could lead to installation of non-compliant affected
parts on an aeroplane, resulting in reduced margin of load carrying capability of the affected
structures.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the SB providing instructions to identify
the affected part and issued the updated IPC correcting the references.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time identification of the affected part(s)
P/Ns and, depending on the result of that identification, corrective action.
Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s):
Required as indicated by this AD, unless the action(s) required by this AD have been already
accomplished:
Identification:
(1) For Group 1 aeroplanes: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the P/N
of each affected part in accordance with the instructions of the SB.
Corrective Action(s):
(2) If, during the identification as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, it is determined that the P/N
of any affected part is not consistent with the P/Ns listed in the updated IPC, as defined in this
AD, within 50 flight cycles contact Airbus for corrective action(s) instructions and, within the
compliance time specified in those instructions, accomplish those actions accordingly.
Parts Installation:
(3) For Group 1 and Group 2 aeroplanes: From the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install
an affected part on an aeroplane, provided that the P/N of that part is consistent with that
specified in the updated IPC, as defined in this AD.
Ref. Publications:
Airbus SB A380-57-8278 original issue dated 27 June 2025.
The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned document is acceptable for compliance
with the requirements of this AD.
Remarks:
1. This Proposed AD will be closed for consultation on 14 November 2025.
2. Enquiries regarding this PAD should be referred to the EASA Safety Information Section,
Certification Directorate. E-mail: [email protected].
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3. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be
similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this PAD, and which may occur, or have occurred
on a product, part or appliance not affected by this PAD, can be reported to the EU aviation
safety reporting system. This may include reporting on the same or similar components, other
than those covered by the design to which this PAD applies, if the same unsafe condition can
exist or may develop on an aircraft with those components installed. Such components may be
installed under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) or other modification.
4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in this PAD, please
contact:
AIRBUS SAS – 1IAN (Airworthiness Office) or E-mail: [email protected].
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