A320
Airbus A319/A320/A321 (ceo) with IAE V2500-A5 engines
AD 2026-17-03 (correction): Third-stage high pressure compressor blades have failed, causing engine fires, rejected takeoffs, and in-flight shutdowns.
Correction to a final AD, effective Sept 24, 2026
Flight deck: these failures have shown up as rejected takeoffs. Brief your reject criteria and report any compressor stall or surge.
777
Boeing 777 with Rolls-Royce Trent 875 to 895
AD 2026-18-52: Same oil pump coupling problem as the Trent 700 above. Dual in-flight shutdown risk.
Emergency AD issued Sept 5, 2026; final rule effective Sept 21, 2026
Flight deck: same as above. Confirm your tail's pump status with maintenance.
A330
A330 with Rolls-Royce Trent 768/772/772B
AD 2026-18-04: Fan (low pressure compressor) blades have partially released in service, causing nose cowl loss and under-cowl fires. Replaces AD 2020-06-16.
Final AD, effective Oct 16, 2026
Flight deck: engine vibration or fire warnings on these engines get extra scrutiny. Cabin crew: report any bang, flash, or debris seen from the windows.
A330
A330 with Rolls-Royce Trent 768/772/772B
AD 2026-18-51: Oil pump coupling failures causing low oil pressure. With two affected engines, this could mean a dual in-flight shutdown.
Emergency AD issued Sept 5, 2026; final rule effective Sept 21, 2026
Flight deck: treat any low oil pressure indication seriously and know the in-flight shutdown checklist.
A330
Airbus A330-243/-243F/-341/-342/-343
AD 2026-18-09: Cracked and broken brackets on the engine anti-ice piccolo tube. The anti-ice feed pipe can come loose and let ice build on the inlet lip.
Final AD, effective Oct 22, 2026
Flight deck: watch engine anti-ice indications in icing and write up any anti-ice fault message.
AD 2026-18-08: Some titanium cargo track crown fittings have suspect material certifications. A track failure could let a pallet shift into critical systems.
Final AD, effective Oct 22, 2026
Freighter crews: a loose or shifting pallet is the risk here. Flag any track or lock damage on your walkaround.
737MAX
Boeing 737-8/-9/-8200 MAX
AD 2026-18-07: Cracks in the bear strap and stub frame at the forward galley door cutout (STA 290 to 296). Inspect and repair before cracks reach critical length.
Final AD, effective Oct 22, 2026 (was a proposal in last month's tracker)
Cabin crew: this is your forward galley door. Report unusual noises, flexing, or gaps around the door surround.
A350
Airbus A350-941/-1041
AD 2026-20-05: Bushings in the horizontal tail's lateral load fittings migrated in flight test. Corrosion plus fatigue could lead to fitting failure and reduced control. Replaces AD 2021-03-08.
Final AD, effective Nov 5, 2026
Flight deck: tail structure tied to controllability. Report any pitch trim anomalies or unusual vibration in the tail.
AD 2026-20-04: Current inspections may miss cracks in upper fuselage frames at certain frame splices. Multiple frame failures could follow.
Final AD, effective Nov 5, 2026
Possible scheduling changes while inspections run. Report unusual creaks, pops, or pressurization oddities.
777
Boeing 777-200/-200LR/-300/-300ER/777F
AD 2026-19-04: An overheated hydraulic motor pump started a fire in the main gear wheel well. A missing lock washer and nut in the pump's electrical control unit was the cause.
Final AD, effective Nov 2, 2026
Flight deck: know your wheel well fire and hydraulic overheat procedures. Write up any pump overheat light, even if it clears.
787
Boeing 787-8/-9 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000
AD 2026-20-02: No data shows the engines run safely when dispatched under MMEL item 75-33-01 with an inoperative intermediate pressure bleed valve. Limits that dispatch.
Final AD, effective Oct 14, 2026
Flight deck: expect changes to what can be deferred on Trent 1000 jets. Check your MEL revision before accepting an IPBV deferral.
AD 2026-20-01: Cargo liner sealing tape may be missing forward of Door 1. Without it, a fire in the lower lobe could spread up into the cabin over-ceiling space. Inspect and fix.
Final AD, effective Nov 2, 2026
Cabin crew: this is about smoke or fire reaching the ceiling above the forward cabin. Report any smoke, haze, or burning smell near Door 1 right away.
