EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2022-24-09

Air Conditioning - Cabin Altitude Pressure Switches - Functional Test

Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-09 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive functional tests of the cabin altitude pressure switches with specified adapter requirements to prevent false test failures. This directive supersedes the previous AD 2021-14-20 and aims to ensure the cabin altitude warning system activates correctly to prevent hypoxia risks to flightcrew.

Jan 19, 2023
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EASA AD US-2022-21-05

Auto Flight - Auto-Throttle Computer - Built-in Test Equipment Tests

Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses a safety issue where a spoiler sensor failure may go undetected by the autothrottle computer, potentially leading to asymmetric thrust and uncommanded roll. The directive mandates repetitive built-in test equipment (BITE) tests of the autothrottle computer to detect and correct spoiler sensor failures.

Oct 28, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-18-13

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-13 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs of the aft pressure bulkhead center dome apex web lap splices due to susceptibility to widespread fatigue damage. The directive requires visual and eddy current inspections and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Oct 12, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-16-09

Wings - Center Fuel Tank Fastener Locations - Preparation of Adequate Sealant Adhesion

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-16-09 addresses certain Boeing 737-8 airplanes. It requires preparation and sealing of specific fastener locations in the center fuel tank where sealant adhesion may be compromised due to cap sealing over a black ink stripe with a clear overcoat. This condition could affect lightning protection and increase the risk of fuel tank ignition during a lightning strike.

Oct 10, 2022
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EASA SIB SAFO22002

Electronic Flight Bags - Onboard Performance Tool v4.70 for iOS Devices

The Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 22002 addresses issues with Boeing's Onboard Performance Tool (OPT) version 4.70 for iOS devices, used on Boeing airplanes. The document highlights two calculation errors affecting takeoff and landing performance data, which could lead to incorrect runway length information being presented to flight crews. These issues specifically impact the accuracy of landing calculations and intersection takeoff calculations within the OPT software.

Aug 22, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-11-13

Fuselage - Skin Fasteners - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-11-13 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-700, -800, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates detailed inspections of the fuselage skin fasteners at the station 727 bulkhead between stringers S-22 and S-27 due to reports of incorrectly installed fasteners. The directive includes required on-condition actions to ensure structural integrity.

Jul 4, 2022
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EASA AD 2020-0261R1

Engine — Accessory Gearbox — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0261R1 addresses the modification of accessory gearboxes (AGB) on CFM International CFM56-3 and CFM56-7B engines, commonly installed on Boeing 737 aircraft. The directive mandates replacement or modification of affected AGB part numbers to prevent engine oil loss and potential engine failure. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified engine models and includes detailed compliance instructions.

Jun 30, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-06-06

Flight Controls - Rudder Pedal Cover Assembly Fasteners - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737 series airplanes, including models 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, -900ER, 737-8, and 737-9. It mandates modifications to the rudder pedal cover and shroud assemblies to prevent fasteners from loosening and interfering with rudder pedal operation. This directive aims to enhance flight control safety by ensuring reliable rudder pedal function.

May 24, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-05-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-04 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737 series airplanes except the 737-200 and -200C models equipped with the SP-77 flight control system. The directive responds to interference risks from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters and related aircraft systems during critical flight phases. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include specific operating procedures to mitigate these interference effects.

Feb 25, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-25-05

Fuselage - Crown Skin Panels - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-25-05 addresses safety concerns for The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive focuses on inspecting and replacing fuselage crown skin panels that are susceptible to widespread fatigue damage, which could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft.

Jan 31, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-26-03

Fuselage - Frame Splice - Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 87, Number 11 Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-03 is a final rule issued by the FAA that applies to certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses widespread fatigue damage in the fuselage frame splice between stringers S-13 and S-14, requiring inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity. This directive mandates inspections for existing repairs and repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking in the affected fuselage frame splices.

Jan 31, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-03-20

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-20 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. It addresses interference with radio altimeters caused by 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band, which can impair critical aircraft systems during takeoff and landing. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include new limitations and operating procedures to mitigate these risks.

Jan 31, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-25-09

Flight Controls - Angle of Attack Sensor - Inspection /Replacement

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246, Final Rule titled 'Flight Controls - Angle of Attack Sensor - Inspection /Replacement' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-25-09) applicable to Boeing 737-200 and -200C series airplanes. It addresses issues with angle of attack (AOA) sensors that may freeze due to insufficient heating, causing nuisance stick shaker activation during climb acceleration.

Jan 25, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-26-17

Equipment / Furnishings - Passenger Service Units and Life Vest Panels - Inspection / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-17 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes without Boeing Sky Interior. It supersedes AD 2019-03-26 and focuses on inspection and modification of passenger service units (PSUs) and life vest panels to ensure correct lanyard assemblies and proper part number re-identification. The directive aims to prevent PSUs and life vest panels from detaching, which could cause passenger injuries and hinder evacuation.

Jan 13, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-19-19

Wings - Leading Edge Outboard Blowout Door Sealant - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-19 addresses certain Boeing 737-9 airplanes. It mandates inspections and sealant application on the left and right wing leading edge outboard blowout doors to correct missing sealant issues discovered during manufacturing. This sealant acts as a fuel barrier to prevent potential fuel leaks that could lead to fire hazards.

Nov 23, 2021
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EASA AD US-2021-18-17

Auto Flight - Operational Program Software - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-18-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It requires inspection and potential updating of the operational program software (OPS) of the flight control computers (FCCs) to correct issues with autopilot coupled instrument landing system (ILS) approaches where the airplane may not capture or track the glideslope correctly.

Nov 18, 2021
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EASA AD US-2021-21-09

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Register document titled 'Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Repetitive Inspections' is a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-21-09) issued by the FAA affecting The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections for cracking in the webs of the aft pressure bulkhead and corrective actions if necessary. It also includes inspections for existing repairs on newly included airplanes to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 9, 2021
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EASA AD US-2021-13-18

Powerplant - Engine Fan Cowl Spring Door Opening System Actuator - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-13-18 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Company Model 737 airplanes powered by LEAP-1B engines, including the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 models. It targets the replacement of the engine fan cowl spring door opening system (SDOS) actuator due to safety concerns involving inadvertent spring energy release causing injury to maintenance personnel. The directive mandates installation of redesigned SDOS actuators with improved joints and clearer safety markers.

Aug 25, 2021
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EASA SIB AIR-21-12

Thrust Reverser System - Deploy / Retract Integrity Test

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-12 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the thrust reverser system deploy/retract integrity test on Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It informs operators that after performing the integrity test required by Airworthiness Directive 2019-18-03, the thrust reversers may not deploy on the first command due to residual load. This bulletin provides additional recommendations to prevent this issue.

Aug 25, 2021
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