EASA Regulations for Boeing 787-9

45 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 787-9.

EASA AD US-2021-23-20

Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (December 6, 2021) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-23-20) applicable to certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It addresses structural joint assembly issues that may reduce fatigue thresholds, requiring repetitive inspections and repairs of the front spar pickle fork and outer chord areas to maintain airworthiness.

Jan 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2021-08-19

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-08-02

Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-19 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses the condition of decompression panels in the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments, requiring inspections and corrective actions to ensure fire suppression effectiveness. This directive supersedes AD 2021-02-19 and expands the applicability to include additional airplanes.

Apr 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2021-02-06

Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

The Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-02-06) that applies to all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD addresses issues related to engine fire handle components and requires revisions to maintenance or inspection programs, as well as replacement or modification of certain engine fire control panels. The directive aims to mitigate the risk of engine fire handle failure that could prevent extinguishing an engine fire and potentially lead to wing failure.

Mar 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2021-02-19

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-08-19

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-19 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes equipped with specific bilge assemblies containing decompression panels. It mandates repetitive general visual inspections of the bilge barriers in the forward and aft cargo compartments to detect disengaged or damaged decompression panels, with required reinstallation or replacement as necessary. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of insufficient Halon concentration in the event of a cargo fire due to torn decompression panels.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2020-26-08

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-01-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-08 is a final rule addressing The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the thrust reverser to detect and address damage. The directive aims to mitigate risks related to potential uncontrolled engine fires caused by damage to these components.

Jan 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2020-24-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-19-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-24-04 is a final rule correction applying to all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses errors in the original directive related to references in the airplane flight manual (AFM) that must be revised to ensure proper autopilot flight director system operation during localizer-based approaches. The directive mandates updating the Operating Procedures chapter of the AFM to include specific procedures for monitoring localizer capture and executing go-arounds if necessary.

Dec 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2020-20-09

Flight Controls - Flight Control Electronics Common Block Point 5 Software - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires the installation of flight control electronics common block point 5 (CBP5) software to correct deficiencies in the flight control module software, including issues with unannunciated dual symmetric inboard slat skew and erroneous airspeed data. This directive supersedes previous ADs 2015-14-07, 2016-07-10, and 2016-24-09.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2020-17-13

Air Conditioning - Cabin Air Compressor Outlet Check Valves - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-17-13 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires the installation of new inboard and outboard cabin air compressor outlet check valves on the left and right cabin air conditioning and temperature control system packs. This directive responds to failures of the existing check valves caused by fatigue of aluminum flappers, which exposed the Y-duct to temperatures beyond its design limits.

Sep 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

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-2020-06-14

Integrated Modular Avionics - Electrical Power - Repetitive Cycling

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-06-14 addresses all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive cycling of the airplane electrical power to prevent loss of the stale-data monitoring function in the common core system (CCS), which can occur after 51 days of continuous power. This directive aims to mitigate risks of undetected failures in the common data network (CDN) that could lead to erroneous flight-critical data displays.

Mar 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2019-19-10

Airplane Flight Manual / Minimum Equipment List - Revision / Fuel Crossfeed Valve Operational Check

The Airplane Flight Manual / Minimum Equipment List - Revision / Fuel Crossfeed Valve Operational Check is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing 737-300 through 900ER series, 757, 767, 777, and 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It addresses reports of fuel crossfeed valves failing to open during flight, which could lead to fuel starvation and forced off-airport landings. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual and minimum equipment list to ensure operational checks of fuel crossfeed valves prior to extended operations (ETOPS) flights when certain valves or fuel balancing systems are inoperative.

Jan 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Boeing 787Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-800Boeing 737-900ERBoeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2019-23-07

Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear Lock Link Assembly - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-07 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It targets an unsafe condition involving the nose landing gear (NLG) retracting on the ground due to incorrect installation of the NLG downlock pin in the apex pin inner bore of the NLG lock link assembly. This directive mandates a modification to prevent incorrect pin installation.

Jan 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2018-0095R1

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.

Nov 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD 2018-0094R1

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.

Nov 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2019-20-07

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.

Oct 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2019-08-05

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.

May 8, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2019-02-03

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.

Feb 8, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2018-22-04

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.

Oct 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2018-17-03

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.

Aug 22, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2018-12-06

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.

Jul 9, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9