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EASA Regulations for Boeing 787

106 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 787.

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
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EASA AD US-2019-01-04

Navigation - Flight Management System Operational Program Software - Inspection / Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-04 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 787 series airplanes. It mandates inspection and potential installation of updated flight management system operational program software to prevent unsafe flight conditions caused by stale flight data in the spare flight management function. This directive aims to enhance navigation safety by mitigating risks of uncommanded descent or turn during flight.

Feb 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787

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SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-02-06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
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EASA AD US-2019-01-01

[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.

Feb 4, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8

EASA AD 2018-0084R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0248

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0084R2 is a regulatory update addressing safety concerns for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and shaft to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight blade release. The directive excludes engines modified with RR mod 72-J941 and introduces a modification service bulletin as terminating action for inspections.

Jan 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0257

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0135

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0257 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of intermediate pressure turbine blades (IPTB) due to reported cracking caused by sulphidation corrosion. The directive applies to specific engine serial numbers and introduces cyclic life limits for used, refurbished IPTB parts.

Nov 28, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2018-22-09

Navigation - Integrated Surveillance System Operational Program Software - Inspection / Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-09 addresses all Boeing Model 787 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections and software installations related to the Integrated Surveillance System Operational Program Software to correct issues causing incorrect data transmission by the ADS-B out and ATC/TCAS functions. It also requires updates to related software files and databases within the aircraft's display and crew alerting systems.

Nov 7, 2018
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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
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EASA AD US-2018-20-15

Electrical Power - New Software for the Generator Control Unit - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2018-20-15 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to all Boeing Model 787 airplanes. It mandates the installation of new software for the generator control unit (GCU) to prevent loss of all alternating current (AC) electrical power caused by the GCUs entering failsafe mode after 248 days of continuous power. This directive also removes certain airplanes from its applicability.

Oct 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0167R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0075

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0167R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive borescope inspections of Intermediate Pressure Compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and IPC shaft Stage 2 dovetail posts to detect cracks and prevent potential in-flight blade release. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Trent 1000-A, -AE, -C, -CE, -D, -E, -G, and -H engines.

Oct 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

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
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EASA AD US-2018-15-03

Engine - Inner Fixed Structure (IFS) Forward Upper Fire Seal - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-03 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. It mandates inspection of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and requires corrective actions to prevent failures and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the thrust reverser area.

Jul 26, 2018
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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
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EASA AD US-2018-11-13

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.

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

EASA AD 2018-0128R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0167

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0128R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic and borescope inspections of specific Intermediate Pressure Compressor (IPC) blades and shafts to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight blade release. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Trent 1000-A, -AE, -C, -CE, -D, -E, -G, and -H engines.

Jul 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0139

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0257

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0139 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It focuses on engines with specific serial numbers that have not incorporated Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin TRENT 1000 72-H818. The directive mandates actions to prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by intermediate pressure turbine blade (IPTB) sulphidation corrosion cracking.

Jun 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2018-10-02

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.

May 22, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-09-05

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.

Apr 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2018-07-19

Landing Gear - Pitch Trim Module - Inspection and Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-19 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires inspection and replacement of the parking brake and alternate pitch trim module (PBM) to prevent unintended disengagement. The directive mandates a PBM installation test following replacement to ensure safety.

Apr 24, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-08-03

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.

Apr 17, 2018
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