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EASA Regulations for Boeing 747

75 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 747.

EASA AD US-2021-06-10

Fuel - Refuel Valves / Fueling Shut-off Valve - Master Minimum Equipment List Dispatch Limitations

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-06-10 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747 and Model 767 series airplanes. It prohibits operation of these aircraft with any inoperative refuel valve (fueling shut-off valve) that has failed in the open position to prevent un-commanded fuel transfer between fuel tanks. This directive responds to a reported unsafe condition involving fuel transfer that could lead to fuel exhaustion.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 767

EASA AD US-2021-02-15

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-18-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-15 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SR variants. It responds to reports of inboard foreflap departures by mandating inspections, repetitive part replacements, lubrication, and on-condition corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747SR

EASA AD US-2020-21-16

Wings - Upper Wing Skin, Strut Lower Spar Fitting, Clevis Lugs at End of the Diagonal Brace and Lower Link Fitting - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-21-16 addresses all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100 through 747SP variants. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the upper wing skin at engine nacelle attachment points, as well as inspections of the strut lower spar fitting, diagonal brace clevis lugs, and lower link fitting to detect cracking. The goal is to ensure continued structural integrity of the engine strut and wing box assembly.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD US-2020-18-02

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an EASA decision regarding the FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-02. This FAA AD applies to certain Boeing 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series aircraft and mandates modifications to the fuel quantity indicating system to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank. EASA has decided not to adopt this FAA AD due to insufficient data to justify the required corrective actions.

Oct 26, 2020
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400DBoeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2020-17-02

Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

The document titled "Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive affecting certain Boeing 747-8, 747-8F, and 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model engines. It addresses the unsafe condition caused by the presence of Kathon FP 1.5 biocide in fuel tanks or engines, which can lead to engine control malfunctions and thrust anomalies.

Aug 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 787Boeing 747-8Boeing 747-8FBoeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2020-15-14

Fuselage - Longeron Extension Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2020-15-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747 series airplanes, including models 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage longeron extension fittings for cracking and requires repairs if cracks are found. It applies to airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2019.

Aug 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400FBoeing 747SRBoeing 747SP

EASA AD US-2020-14-02

[Correction] Fuselage - Bulkhead Structure - Inspection

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2020-14-02 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting all Boeing 747 series airplanes including models 747-100 through 747SP. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the fuselage bulkhead structure at body station 2598 to detect and repair fatigue cracking. This correction fixes previously incorrect AD and amendment numbers published in the original document.

Jul 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD US-2020-07-14

Fuel - Bonding Jumpers on the Auxiliary Power Unit Fuel Pump - Replacement, Installation, and Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-07-14 addresses certain Boeing 747 series airplanes, including models 747-100 through 747SP. This directive mandates replacement, installation, and inspection of bonding jumpers on the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel pump and other related fuel pumps to ensure adequate electrical bonding. The directive aims to correct insufficient bond resistance margins identified in fuel system reviews.

May 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747SP

EASA AD US-2020-08-12

Fuselage - Left and Right Side Lap Joints of the Fuselage Skin - Inspections / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-08-12 addresses certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates modifications and repetitive inspections of the left and right side lap joints of the fuselage skin due to the risk of widespread fatigue damage. This directive aims to prevent undetected fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity and cause sudden decompression.

Apr 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8Boeing 747-8F

EASA AD 2020-0059

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0237

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0059 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211-524 series engines installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. It focuses on the low pressure turbine (LPT) Stage 1 discs with specific part numbers, requiring life reduction and removal from service of affected parts to prevent potential disc failure.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524Boeing 747Boeing 767

EASA AD US-2020-04-11

Fuselage - Upper Skin Lap Splice - Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 85, Number 46 Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-11 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 747-400 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive low frequency eddy current (LFEC) and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the fuselage upper skin lap splice to detect fatigue cracks. The directive includes required on-condition repair actions to maintain structural integrity.

Mar 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400

EASA AD US-2020-03-20

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.

Feb 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 717Boeing 737Boeing 747Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Boeing MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-11FBoeing 717-200Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ERBoeing 747-400Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2019-22-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-01-08

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-02 is a final rule addressing uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats on all Boeing 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and checks of the horizontal movement system and actuators, detailed inspections for certain airplanes, and applicable corrective actions. It also provides an optional terminating action for certain seat models to resolve the unsafe condition.

Dec 16, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-200BBoeing 747-200CBoeing 747-200FBoeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400DBoeing 747-400FBoeing 747-8FBoeing 747-8

EASA AD US-2019-19-02

Fuselage - Underwing Longerons - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 205 (October 23, 2019) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Underwing Longerons - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-19-02) applicable to certain Boeing 747-400 and 747-400F series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the underwing longerons and adjacent fuselage skins to detect fatigue cracks and requires corrective actions if cracks are found.

Oct 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2019-08-09

Nacelles / Pylons - Aft Fairing Vapour Seals / Heatshield Seals and Retainers / Block Seals / Outboard Lateral Restraint Access Panels - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-09 addresses all Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates replacement of damaged vapor seals, block seals, heatshield seals, seal retainers, and outboard lateral restraint access panels on the outboard pylons between the engine strut and aft fairing. This directive aims to prevent potential flammable fluid leaks that could lead to uncontrolled fires in the engine strut area.

May 10, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8Boeing 747-8F

EASA AD 2018-0259R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0234

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.

Feb 7, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340ATR ATR42ATR ATR72Boeing 737Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)De Havilland Canada DHC-8Fokker CRR-0185Fokker CRR-0186Fokker CRR-0190Fokker CRR-0210Fokker CRR-0241Fokker CRR-0265Fokker CRR-0300MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Fokker F27Fokker F28Boeing 747Bombardier CL-600Bombardier DHC-8

EASA AD US-2018-23-13

Oxygen - Flightcrew Oxygen Masks - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-23-13 is a final rule applicable to all Boeing Model 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition where flightcrew oxygen masks and regulators did not function as designed during flight testing, potentially delaying mask deployment. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of certain oxygen masks and regulators to ensure proper functionality.

Nov 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8Boeing 747-8F

EASA AD US-2018-19-23

Doors - Cargo Door Control Switches - Replacement / Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2018-19-23 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 747 and 757 series airplanes. It mandates replacement of specific cargo door control switches with improved versions, installation of an arm switch on certain cargo doors, and requires operational and functional testing. This directive aims to prevent uncommanded cargo door operations that could cause injury or damage.

Oct 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2018-16-06

Fuselage - Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 Flexible Urethane Foam - Inspection / Modification / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-06 addresses certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including the 747-100, -200, -300, -400, 747SP, 747SR, and 747-8 series. This directive focuses on inspecting, modifying, and replacing Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 flexible urethane foam used in fuselage floor panel assemblies and power drive unit cover assemblies. The AD aims to mitigate fire risks associated with the degradation of this foam material.

Aug 9, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747SPBoeing 747SRBoeing 747-8

EASA AD 2018-0157

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Shafts — Life Reduction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0157 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211-524G and -524H engines installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. It focuses on the low pressure compressor shafts, specifically part number UL24833, which have undergone unauthorized repairs affecting their approved life. The directive mandates life reduction and removal from service of affected shafts to prevent potential shaft fracture and consequent damage to the aircraft.

Jul 24, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524Boeing 747Boeing 767