EASA Regulations for Boeing 787

115 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 787.

EASA AD US-2018-15-03

Jul 26, 2018

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

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 2018-0128R1

Jul 6, 2018

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Blades / Shafts – Inspection

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0139

Jun 29, 2018

Engine – Removal / De-Pairing

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.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

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 2018-0086

Apr 17, 2018

Engine – Removal / De-Pairing

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0086 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It focuses on preventing intermediate pressure turbine blade (IPTB) failures caused by sulphidation corrosion cracking, which could lead to in-flight engine shutdowns. The directive mandates specific engine removal and de-pairing procedures to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0073

Mar 30, 2018

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor 1 and 2 Blades – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0073 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates inspections of the Intermediate Pressure Compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and 2 blades due to reported cracking issues that could lead to in-flight blade release and reduced aircraft control. The directive requires repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure engine safety and continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

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

EASA AD 2017-0253-E

Dec 21, 2017

Engine – Removal / De-Pairing

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0253-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It targets specific engine serial numbers susceptible to intermediate pressure turbine blade (IPTB) corrosion cracking that could lead to in-flight shut-downs. The directive mandates operational restrictions and maintenance actions to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA SIB 2014-29

Oct 24, 2014

WITHDRAWN: Comments received indicate the need for a review of applicable recommendation

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2014-29 provides clarification on the minimum cabin crew requirements for twin aisle aeroplanes including Airbus A300, A310, A330, A340, A380, A350 series, Boeing 747, 767, 777, 787, DC10, MD11 series, and Lockheed L1011 series. It explains the operational and certification regulations governing cabin crew numbers, emphasizing the need for at least one cabin crew member per emergency exit on twin aisle aircraft due to evacuation management challenges. The bulletin addresses misunderstandings arising from Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 and highlights the importance of adequate cabin crew supervision for passenger safety during evacuations.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A300
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A380
  • Airbus A350
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 787
  • McDonnell Douglas DC10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD11
  • Lockheed L1011