EASA Regulations for Boeing 787-8

59 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 787-8.

EASA AD US-2019-22-09

Jan 7, 2020

Fuselage - Main Landing Gear Aft Hanger Link Lug Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 787-8 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear aft hanger link lug fittings for fatigue cracking using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) techniques. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the affected aircraft by detecting and repairing cracks in these critical components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD 2018-0095R1

Nov 29, 2019

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Seal — Inspection / De-Pairing Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0095R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and operational limitations for the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) rotor buffer seal on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, which power Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections and sets operational restrictions to prevent engine power loss caused by seal cracking. It also introduces an optional modification that can terminate the inspection requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787-8
  • Boeing 787-9

EASA AD 2018-0094R1

Nov 29, 2019

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Seal — Inspection / De-Pairing Limitations

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0094R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and de-pairing limitations for the intermediate pressure compressor rotor seal on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed on Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections and corrective actions for affected seals to prevent engine power loss. It also introduces optional terminating actions through specific Rolls-Royce service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787-8
  • Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2019-20-07

Oct 11, 2019

Flight Controls - Leading Edge Outboard Slats - Operational Checks; Airplane Flight Manual - Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-20-07 addresses all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive operational checks of the leading edge outboard slats and requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit flap retraction under icing conditions. The directive also updates maintenance or inspection programs to include new operational checks to ensure flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2019-16-10

Sep 5, 2019

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Pivot Pin Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-16-10 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates a one-time inspection of the horizontal stabilizer pivot pin assemblies to check for misalignment and incorrect gapping, with required corrective actions if issues are found. This directive aims to ensure the integrity of the horizontal stabilizer pivot pin assemblies to maintain safe flight control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD US-2019-08-05

May 8, 2019

Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Tubing / Check Valve / Flight Control Software - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates the installation of hydraulic tubing, a pressure-operated check valve, and updated flight control software to mitigate risks associated with damage in tire/wheel threat zones. This directive aims to prevent loss of braking on one main landing gear truck, loss of nose wheel steering, and loss of directional control on the ground at low speeds.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2019-02-03

Feb 8, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-02-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-02-03 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates revisions to the existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations related to internal engine fire handle components. This directive addresses a latent failure risk that could prevent proper engine fire handle operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2019-01-01

Feb 4, 2019

[Correction] Powerplant - Airplane Flight Manual Revision

The Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-01 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to Boeing 787-8 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series turbofan engines. This correction addresses an error in the original directive related to the identification of a referenced Rolls-Royce service bulletin. The directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to limit extended operations (ETOPS) for the affected aircraft and engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD US-2018-22-04

Oct 25, 2018

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Rotary Actuator - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators due to incorrect assembly of the no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence. This AD aims to prevent reduced braking performance and loss of no-back brake function that could affect airplane controllability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-17-03

Aug 22, 2018

Ice and Rain Protection - Cabin Air Compressor Inlet Ice Protection System Wiring - Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-17-03 addresses certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This directive focuses on the cabin air compressor inlet ice protection system wiring, specifically targeting failures in the lip heater assemblies caused by wire chafing. The AD mandates modifications to electrical connectors, wire routing, and installation of new or modified inlet duct assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-12-06

Jul 9, 2018

Air Conditioning - Software and Hardware - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-06 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It targets an air conditioning system issue involving latent flow sensor failures combined with single cabin air compressor (CAC) operation that can cause CAC inlet overheating and damage. The directive mandates software and hardware updates to the cabin air conditioning and temperature control system to mitigate this unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-11-13

Jul 9, 2018

Wings - Upper Wing Stringers - Inspection / Maintenance Program Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-13 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates inspections and maintenance revisions related to the upper wing stringers, specifically targeting possible degraded bond-line performance of co-bonded upper wing stringer-to-skin joints. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity by requiring inspections, corrective actions, and preventive modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD US-2018-10-02

May 22, 2018

Equipment/Furnishings - Part Number of the Occupant Restraint System on the Standard Attendant Seats - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-10-02 addresses all Boeing Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates inspection of the occupant restraint system part numbers on standard attendant seats and requires additional inspections and corrective actions if necessary. This directive aims to ensure the integrity of the restraint systems due to identified production issues.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD US-2018-09-05

Apr 26, 2018

AFM Change - Operational Limitations

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 81 (April 26, 2018) Final Rule Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-05 addresses Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-A2, AE2, C2, CE2, D2, E2, G2, H2, J2, K2, and L2 turbofan engines. This directive mandates revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to impose limitations on extended operations (ETOPS) to reduce the risk of intermediate pressure compressor blade failures during high thrust settings after an engine failure. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by preventing potential dual engine failures during ETOPS diversions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-08-03

Apr 17, 2018

CANCELLED AND REPLACED BY FAA AD 2018-09-05

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-08-03 is a final rule addressing Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Package C turbofan engines. It requires revising the airplane flight manual to limit extended operations (ETOPS) due to a risk of engine failure from prolonged high thrust operation on the remaining engine after an engine failure. This directive aims to prevent unrecoverable thrust loss that could lead to forced landings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-05-07

Mar 9, 2018

Oxygen - Crew Oxygen Mask - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-05-07 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires inspection and replacement of certain crew oxygen masks in the flight deck that failed to deploy correctly during flight tests. This directive aims to prevent oxygen mask harness entanglement that could lead to flight crew hypoxia and loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789