EASA Regulations for Boeing 717

15 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 717.

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EASA AD US-2026-13-15

Jul 1, 2026

Navigation - 5G C-Band wireless Broadband Interference with Radio Altimeter System when operating in Canadian airspace - Amendment

The document titled "Navigation - 5G C-Band wireless Broadband Interference with Radio Altimeter System when operating in Canadian airspace - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2026-13-15) addressing interference issues affecting radio altimeters on various Boeing aircraft models including 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81 through MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. This AD responds to increased 5G Lower C-Band wireless broadband interference in Canadian airspace that compromises radio altimeter reliability and the proper functioning of critical airplane systems during approach, landing, and go-around phases. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual (AFM) to restrict certain operations dependent on radio altimeter data when operating in Canadian airspace.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 707
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing 727
  • Boeing DC-10
  • Boeing DC-8
  • Boeing DC-9
  • Boeing MD-10
  • Boeing MD-11
  • Boeing MD-88
  • Boeing MD-90
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-8
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-9
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-81
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-82
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-83
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-84
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-85
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-86
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-87
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-88
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30

EASA AD US-2025-21-05

Dec 1, 2025

Landing Gear - Upper Lock Link Assembly - Inspections

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2025-21-05 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the upper lock link assembly in the nose landing gear to detect cracking and requires corrective actions if cracks are found. This directive aims to prevent nose gear-up landings caused by failure of the upper lock link assembly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717

EASA AD US-2025-02-07

Mar 12, 2025

Navigation - Aeroplane Flight Manual - Revision / Software Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2025-02-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing airplanes including Model MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, 737-600 through 737-9 series, 747-400 series, 757, 767, and 777. The directive focuses on updating the Aeroplane Flight Manual and installing updated multimode receiver (MMR) operational software to address issues with Coordinated Universal Time calculation errors and simultaneous MMR resets. This affects airplanes equipped with Collins GLU-2100 MMR part number 822-2532-100 with software versions earlier than COL4C-0087-0003.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing MD-11

EASA AD US-2024-21-01

Oct 24, 2024

Wings - Lower Aft Skins, External Doublers and Rear Spar Lower Caps - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-21-01 addresses all Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the lower aft skins, external doublers, and rear spar lower caps on both wings due to reported cracks found during a fuel leak investigation. The inspections aim to detect fuel leaks or structural cracks to maintain airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717200

EASA AD US-2024-20-02

Oct 15, 2024

Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Cant Bulkhead at Certain Stations and Vertical Stabilizer Rear Spar Structure - Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Cant Bulkhead at Certain Stations and Vertical Stabilizer Rear Spar Structure - Inspection' is a regulatory inspection directive concerning specific structural components of an aircraft's aft fuselage and vertical stabilizer. It addresses the need for inspection of the aft fuselage cant bulkhead at designated stations and the vertical stabilizer rear spar structure to ensure structural integrity and airworthiness. The directive applies to affected aircraft models as specified within the full regulatory text.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing DC-9

EASA AD 2023-0152

Jul 25, 2023

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Booster Rotor — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0152 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the low pressure compressor booster rotors on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 717 aircraft. The directive mandates fluorescent-penetrant inspections of specific affected parts to detect malformed scallop edge geometry and surface conditions that could lead to engine failure. It provides updated inspection intervals and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-715
  • Boeing 717

EASA AD US-2023-12-15

Jun 23, 2023

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-18. It applies to Boeing Model 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting certain flight systems during approaches and go-arounds.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 707
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing 727
  • Boeing DC-10
  • Boeing DC-8
  • Boeing DC-9
  • Boeing MD-10
  • Boeing MD-11
  • Boeing MD-88
  • Boeing MD-90
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-8
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-9
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-81
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-82
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-83
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-87
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-88
  • McDonnell Douglas MD 90-30

EASA AD 2022-0252R1

Apr 28, 2023

Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Booster Rotor – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0252R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 717 aircraft. The directive mandates fluorescent-penetrant inspections of low pressure compressor booster rotors to detect malformed scallop edge geometry and surface conditions that could lead to engine failure. It provides detailed inspection intervals and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-715
  • Boeing 717

EASA SIB SAFO22001

Jun 27, 2022

Recommended Procedures when Wind/Ground Gusts meet or exceed criteria specified in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual

SAFO 22001 Safety Alert for Operators provides recommended procedures for operators of Boeing DC-9/MD-80 series and B717 model airplanes when wind or ground gusts meet or exceed criteria specified in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). This alert addresses risks of elevator damage caused by localized, dynamic wind gusts with vertical components that can jam flight control surfaces. The document highlights the importance of monitoring wind conditions to prevent incidents like the 2017 rejected takeoff of a Boeing MD-83 due to elevator jamming.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing DC-9
  • Boeing MD-88

EASA AD US-2021-12-12

Jun 28, 2021

Wings - Inboard / Outboard Spoiler Assemblies - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-12-12 addresses all Boeing Model 717-200 airplanes. It mandates a one-time inspection of the left- and right-wing inboard and outboard spoiler assemblies to verify the correct splice bar and reinforcing doublers configuration. This directive responds to reports of incorrect splice bars installed and incorrectly identified parts that are not eligible for these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717200

EASA AD US-2021-02-16

Mar 2, 2021

Ice and Rain Protection - Air Data Heat System - Modification

The Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34, February 23, 2021, Final Rule titled "Ice and Rain Protection - Air Data Heat System - Modification" is a new airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing Model 717-200 airplanes. This directive addresses an unsafe condition where both the captain's and first officer's airspeed indicators froze at 80 knots during takeoff due to pitot tubes blocked by ice. The AD mandates modification of the air data heat system to ensure accurate airspeed indications, along with testing and corrective actions as needed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717200

EASA AD US-2020-03-20

Feb 18, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-02-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-20 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing aircraft models including MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, all 737-8 and 737-9, all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER series, certain 747-400 and 747-400F, certain 757 and 767, and all 777 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit operations requiring less than 0.3 required navigational performance (RNP) within a specified geographic area for airplanes equipped with a Collins GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR) with certain software versions. The AD was issued due to reports of loss or degradation of GPS data affecting positional accuracy.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717200
  • Boeing 73789600700700C800900900ER
  • Boeing 747400400F
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

EASA AD 2018-0194

Sep 4, 2018

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Turbine Blades and Blade Damper — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0194 addresses the replacement of high pressure turbine stage 1 blades and blade dampers on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 717 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected turbine blade assemblies to prevent potential blade failure. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these engine models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-715
  • Boeing 717

EASA AD US-2018-10-08

May 18, 2018

Stabilizers - Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge / Spar Cap - Inspectons

Airworthiness Directive 2018-10-08 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 717-200 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin and front spar cap for distress, cracking, and loose or missing fasteners to ensure structural integrity. This directive updates previous requirements to include new compliance times and aims to prevent potential loss of the vertical stabilizer due to structural failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717200

EASA SIB 2010-32

May 25, 2011

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA AD 2011-0043

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2010-32 is an informational bulletin addressing the potential loss of ATC transponder transmissions caused by a loose resistor connection in Gables Engineering Inc ATC/TCAS control panels, specifically the G7490, G7492, and G7493 series. These control panels are installed on various aircraft types including Airbus A310, ATR 42, BAE Systems BAe146, Boeing 707 through 777 series, Fokker F28, Lockheed Hercules and Tristar, McDonnell Douglas DC and MD series, and Sabreliner NA-265 series. The bulletin provides guidance but does not mandate corrective action.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A310
  • ATR 42
  • BAE Systems BAe146
  • Boeing 707
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing 727
  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Fokker F28
  • Lockheed Hercules
  • Lockheed Tristar
  • McDonnell Douglas DC series
  • McDonnell Douglas MD series
  • Sabreliner NA-265