EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA CZIB CZIB-2022-01R13

Airspace of Ukraine

The document titled Airspace of Ukraine is a Conflict Zones Information Bulletin (CZIB) issued by EASA addressing the closure and safety risks of Ukrainian airspace at all altitudes within specified Flight Information Regions due to ongoing military conflict. It affects all civil aviation operators, including EASA and third country operators authorized by EASA, operating in FIR LVIV, KYIV, DNIPRO, SIMFEROPOL, and ODESA. The bulletin highlights the high risk posed by military activities and warfare systems to civil flights in these areas.

Feb 24, 2022
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2022-03-15

Fuel - Resistive Fuel Probe Interface - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive AD 2022-03-15 is a final rule addressing various airplanes modified with Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System installed under STC No. SA01899WI or Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display installed under STC No. SA02658SE. The directive targets fuel quantity indication errors caused by the resistive fuel probe interface, which can lead to inaccurate fuel readings. This AD applies to multiple aircraft models equipped with these Garmin systems and aims to ensure accurate fuel quantity display.

Feb 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2021-52

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-52. This TCCA AD applies to transport and commuter aeroplanes equipped with radio (radar) altimeters and requires revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in U.S. airspace when 5G C-Band interference is present. EASA has determined that TCCA AD CF-2021-52 is not eligible for adoption within its jurisdiction due to applicability issues involving aeroplane types for which TCCA is not the State of Design.

Dec 24, 2021
Agency DecisionFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2021-23-13

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled 'NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED' is an official EASA position regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-13, which applies to helicopters equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. The FAA AD requires revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations involving radio altimeter data in U.S. airspace due to potential 5G C-Band interference. EASA has determined that FAA AD 2021-23-13 is not eligible for adoption within its jurisdiction and has not identified an unsafe condition warranting mandatory action at this time.

Dec 10, 2021
OpinionFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2021-23-12

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED - SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-10-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-12 is a final rule affecting all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radio altimeters. It addresses the risk of interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band, which can impair radio altimeter performance. This interference could affect critical flight systems relying on accurate altitude data during low visibility and landing operations.

Dec 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD G-2021-0012

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2021-0042

EASA Decision not to adopt UK CAA Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0012 addresses balloon types and models listed in UK and EASA type certificates. The decision confirms that EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0042 already covers the same technical requirements for inspections and replacement of certain stratus double burner hangers on these balloons. Therefore, EASA has chosen not to adopt the UK CAA AD separately.

Dec 1, 2021
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EASA AD G-2021-0003

SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED - Halo Passenger Life Jacket - Inspection

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0003 addresses the inspection of the Survitec Group Limited Halo Passenger Lifejacket Emergency Breathing System (EBS) part number 12677009 fitted to lifejacket part numbers 00031010 and 00031031. This directive mandates a one-time inspection to verify the correct burst plug installation to ensure the EBS functions properly during ditching emergencies. It applies specifically to the Survitec Halo passenger lifejackets equipped with the affected EBS units.

Jun 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2021-08-07

ROCKWELL COLLINS - Global Positioning System GPS-4000S - Upgrade

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-07 is a final rule addressing Rockwell Collins GPS-4000S Global Positioning Systems installed on various airplanes. The directive targets GPS units with part number 822-2189-100 that contain a software error causing inaccurate GPS positioning, potentially leading to misleading localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) glidepaths and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Apr 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD 2021-0042

Hot Air Balloons — Burner Assembly and Hanger — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0042 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and modification of burner assemblies and hangers on hot air balloons, specifically those with Stratus double burner hangers Part Number CB8504 and burner assemblies Part Numbers CB8720 and CB8721. It applies to all balloon types and models listed in the referenced TCDS and Specific Airworthiness Specifications, covering multiple manufacturers including Cameron Balloons Ltd and others. The directive mandates inspections and replacements to prevent failures of burner hangers that could lead to unsafe conditions.

Jan 29, 2021
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EASA AD US-2020-19-06

MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS - Governor Idler Gear Bearings - Replacement

MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS - Governor Idler Gear Bearings - Replacement is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive addressing certain McCauley Propeller Systems governors installed on airplanes. It targets governors that may contain an unapproved variant of the idler gear bearing, part number A-20028, marked with "BA 59," which does not meet McCauley drawing requirements. This unsafe condition affects all models of McCauley governors produced or serviced between January 31, 2017, and September 27, 2018.

Oct 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-18-51

[Final Rule] SANDIA AEROSPACE - Airplane Flight Manual - Section Limitations - Amendment

The Final Rule titled '[Final Rule] SANDIA AEROSPACE - Airplane Flight Manual - Section Limitations - Amendment' is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Sandia attitude indicators with part numbers 306171-10 and 306171-20, which may be marked as BendixKing Model KI-300 or Sandia Model SAI-340A. This directive applies to airplanes equipped with these attitude indicators and mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to prohibit operation under instrument flight rules (IFR) or night visual flight rules (VFR) and to prohibit coupling the autopilot with the affected attitude indicators.

Sep 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0235

[Correction] ACR ELECTRONICS, Inc. — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inspection / Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0235 is a regulatory document addressing emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) manufactured by ACR Electronics, Inc., specifically models G406-4, C406-1, C406-1HM, C406-2, C406-2HM, C406-N, and C406-NHM. These ELTs are installed on various Part 23 and Part 25 aeroplanes and helicopters. The directive mandates inspection, testing, modification, and replacement procedures to ensure the proper functioning of the ELTs' longitudinal G-switch.

Sep 24, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2019-06-06

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-05-18

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-06-06 is a final rule addressing all International Aero Engines AG V2500 turbofan engine models. It mandates initial and repetitive borescope inspections of the diffuser case M-flange and requires replacement of the diffuser case if cracks are detected. This directive aims to prevent uncontained diffuser case rupture that could damage the engine and aircraft.

Mar 28, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5International Aero Engines Ag V2500-A1

EASA AD 2018-0247

TRIG AVIONICS Ltd. — Navigation — Transponders — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0247 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for TRIG AVIONICS Ltd. TT31, AXP340, and KT74 Mode S transponders installed on various Part 23 aeroplanes and Part 27 helicopters. The directive applies to specific serial numbers and part numbers of these transponders, including those supplied by Avidyne Corporation and BendixKing / Honeywell International. It mandates inspections and potential modifications to ensure compliance with crash safety standards.

Nov 13, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2018-0107

[Correction] Fuel Cell Systems — Lindstrand T30 Propane Cylinders — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0107 is a correction notice addressing the removal from service of Lindstrand T30 propane cylinders used in various hot air balloons. The directive applies to multiple balloon manufacturers and models listed under specific Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS). It mandates the replacement of affected Lindstrand T30 propane cylinders due to welding defects that could lead to propane leaks and potential fire or explosion hazards.

May 22, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-03-04

ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC. - Pitot Probes - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-03-04 is a final rule addressing Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014. This directive applies to airplanes equipped with these specific pitot probes and requires inspection and replacement to prevent incorrect airspeed indications during flight.

Mar 12, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA CZIB CZIB-2018-02R19

Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces

The document titled Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces is a safety advisory addressing the high risk to civil aviation operations below FL 260 in the FIR Karachi (OPKR) and FIR Lahore (OPLR) over the provinces of Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. It highlights threats from violent non-state actor groups equipped with anti-aviation weaponry and the potential for misidentification during military escalations, particularly affecting EASA operators and third country operators authorized by EASA. The advisory does not specify particular aircraft or engine types but applies broadly to all civil aviation operations in the affected airspace.

Jan 10, 2018
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtFlight Ops

EASA CZIB CZIB-2017-08R18

Airspace of Afghanistan

The document titled 'Airspace of Afghanistan' is a safety advisory concerning the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR OAKX) and the entire Afghanistan airspace. It highlights a high risk to civil aviation operations below flight level 320 due to ongoing security threats from extremist non-state actors and limited Air Traffic Service capabilities. This advisory applies broadly to all civil aircraft operating in the affected airspace.

Oct 17, 2017
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA CZIB CZIB-2017-07R17

Airspace of Yemen – Sana’a Flight Information Region

The document titled Airspace of Yemen – Sana’a Flight Information Region is a regulatory communication assessing the risk level for aviation operations within Yemen's Sana’a Flight Information Region (FIR OYSC). It identifies a high risk for all altitudes except for routes in the maritime part of FIR SANAA east of route B400, where the risk is medium. This advisory applies broadly to all aircraft types operating in the affected airspace.

Aug 31, 2017
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA CZIB CZIB-2017-04R19

Airspace of Iraq

The document titled Airspace of Iraq is a safety information bulletin issued by EASA concerning the airspace below FL320 in the Baghdad FIR (ORBB) due to ongoing conflict-related risks. It highlights the presence of violent non-state actors, including Iranian-backed militant groups, who pose threats such as missile and drone attacks, increasing the risk of misidentification and unintended escalation for civil aircraft. The bulletin applies to air operators subject to EU Regulation 965/2012 and third country operators authorized by EASA operating to, from, or within the EU.

Mar 31, 2017
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt