EASA Regulations for Boeing 737-9

35 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 737-9.

EASA AD US-2021-10-07

Jul 5, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Certification Maintenance Requirement — Amendment

The Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Certification Maintenance Requirement — Amendment is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 (737 MAX) airplanes. It mandates the incorporation of three additional Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) into the existing maintenance or inspection programs to address potential latent failures in the flight control system. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD US-2021-12-13

Jul 1, 2021

Fuel - Automatic Shutoff System - Installation / Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 119 (June 24, 2021) Final Rule titled 'Fuel - Automatic Shutoff System - Installation / Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-12-13) applicable to certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the automatic shutoff system during refueling of the right main tank, requiring installation of a new fuel quantity processor unit (FQPU) and software check.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD US-2021-09-08

Apr 30, 2021

Flight Deck Metallic Support Panel Assemblies - Modifications

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-09-08 addresses certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It mandates modifications to the electrical bonding of metallic support panel assemblies in the flight deck to ensure proper electrical grounding of installed equipment. This directive responds to design changes that caused insufficient electrical bonding and grounding, posing safety risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD 2021-0118

Apr 28, 2021

Engine Fuel and Control — Pressure Sub-System Units — Operational Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0118 is an airworthiness directive addressing the operational check of pressure sub-system units in CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft. It targets specific pressure sub-system units with part number 2474M65P06 that may be affected by corrosion. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected parts to ensure engine thrust control reliability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International LEAP-1B
  • Boeing 737-8
  • Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2021-0039R2

Feb 17, 2021

Return to Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0039R2 is a regulatory document addressing the return to service of Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 (MAX) aeroplanes. It mandates software updates, modifications, and operational changes to ensure safe flight operations following previous grounding due to safety concerns. The directive covers installation of updated Flight Control Computer and MAX Display System software, wiring modifications, sensor tests, and updated pilot training requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD US-2020-24-02

Nov 20, 2020

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The Federal Aviation Administration's final rule titled Airworthiness Directive 2020-24-02 supersedes AD 2018-23-51 and applies to Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 (737 MAX) airplanes. It mandates software updates to the flight control computer and MAX display system, revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual, wiring modifications, angle of attack sensor system tests, and operational readiness flights. This directive addresses unsafe conditions related to erroneous angle of attack sensor inputs that could cause repeated nose-down horizontal stabilizer trim.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD US-2020-14-09

Jul 15, 2020

Fuel - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide - Removal / Installation / Airplane Flight Manual Revision

The Fuel - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide - Removal / Installation / Airplane Flight Manual Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 (737 MAX) airplanes equipped with CFM LEAP-1B engines. This AD requires removal of Kathon FP 1.5 biocide from fuel tanks and engines, installation of a fuel limitation placard, and revision of the airplane flight manual to prohibit operation with this biocide in the fuel system. The directive responds to engine anomalies linked to the biocide causing fuel control instability and potential loss of thrust control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD US-2020-11-12

Jun 29, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons - Thumbnail Fairing and Mid Strut Fairing Panels - Inspection / Replacement / Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-11-12 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It focuses on inspection, replacement, and modification of the thumbnail fairing and mid strut fairing panels on the engine nacelle and strut to ensure proper electrical bonding and shielding against high intensity radiated fields (HIRF). This directive aims to prevent potential dual-engine power loss and misleading propulsion parameter displays.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD 2020-0055

Mar 11, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0055 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on aircraft including Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 models. It mandates updated maintenance tasks, life limits, and software modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and address safety concerns related to high pressure turbine structures, rotor disc anomalies, bearing failures, and engine control software. The directive consolidates and supersedes previous ADs related to these engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International LEAP-1B
  • Boeing 737-8
  • Boeing 737-9

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 US-2019-14-12

Aug 29, 2019

Flight Controls - Main Slat Track Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-14-12 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It mandates inspection and maintenance record checks of main slat track assemblies due to concerns about hydrogen embrittlement affecting their structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential slat failure that could jeopardize flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD 2019-0137

Jun 12, 2019

Engine – Transfer Gearbox Module Scavenge Screens – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0137 is an airworthiness directive addressing CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of the transfer gearbox module scavenge screens for metallic particles due to potential failure of the radial drive shaft bearing cage. The directive aims to prevent in-flight engine shutdowns caused by this failure.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International LEAP-1B
  • Boeing 737-8
  • Boeing 737-9

EASA AD US-2018-23-51

Dec 12, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2020-24-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-23-51 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It requires revising the airplane flight manual to include procedures for flight crews to handle runaway horizontal stabilizer trim caused by erroneous high angle of attack sensor inputs. This directive addresses a safety risk identified by the manufacturer that could lead to loss of control and potential terrain impact.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD 2018-0251

Nov 20, 2018

Engine – Electronic Engine Control Software – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0251 is an airworthiness directive addressing CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft. It mandates updating the electronic engine control (EEC) software to prevent potential thrust loss caused by water accumulation in the FADEC pressure subsystem. This directive applies to all serial numbers of LEAP-1B21 through LEAP-1B28BBJ2 engine models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International LEAP-1B
  • Boeing 737-8
  • Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2018-0239

Nov 7, 2018

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Case — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0239 is an official safety directive addressing the replacement of high pressure turbine (HPT) cases in CFM International LEAP-1B engines, which are installed on Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft. The directive targets specific HPT cases and combustor diffuser nozzle (CDN) cases identified by part and serial numbers due to concerns over unapproved weld repairs and potential life limit reductions. It mandates inspections and replacement of affected parts to prevent possible engine failure and uncontained debris release.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International LEAP-1B
  • Boeing 737-8
  • Boeing 737-9