EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-03-20

Feb 18, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-02-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-20 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing aircraft models including MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, all 737-8 and 737-9, all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER series, certain 747-400 and 747-400F, certain 757 and 767, and all 777 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit operations requiring less than 0.3 required navigational performance (RNP) within a specified geographic area for airplanes equipped with a Collins GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR) with certain software versions. The AD was issued due to reports of loss or degradation of GPS data affecting positional accuracy.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717200
  • Boeing 73789600700700C800900900ER
  • Boeing 747400400F
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

EASA AD US-2020-02-16

Feb 17, 2020

Fuselage - Lower Skin of the Fuselage Skin Lap Splices - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-16 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the lower skin of the fuselage skin lap splices along the lower fastener row of a specific stringer lap splice on certain body station skin panels due to potential widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to detect and mitigate scratch cracks and fatigue cracking that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-23-16

Jan 29, 2020

Wings - Left and Right Upper Wing Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-16 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the left and right upper wing skin to detect cracks that could lead to fuel leaks and compromise structural integrity. It requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) and general visual inspections along with necessary repairs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2020-01-11

Jan 21, 2020

Air Conditioning - Temperature Control Valve / Control Cabin Trim Air Modulating Valve - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-01-11 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 737-800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the left temperature control valve and control cabin trim air modulating valve to prevent in-flight failures that could cause excessive temperatures in the flight deck or passenger cabin. This directive updates and expands the applicability of the previous AD 2017-12-07.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737800900900ER

EASA AD US-2019-23-14

Jan 17, 2020

[Correction] Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

Correction to FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-14 concerning The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This correction fixes an incorrect service information reference related to fuel tank ignition prevention and nitrogen generation system maintenance requirements. The directive mandates revisions to maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-19-10

Jan 14, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737300400500600700800900ER
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2019-23-12

Jan 7, 2020

Wings - Fuel Tanks - Modification

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 236 (2019-23-12) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA that applies to all Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses fuel system safety by requiring modifications to the fuel tanks and associated components to prevent potential ignition sources. The directive mandates specific maintenance actions including applying sealant to fuel tank fasteners, replacing wire bundle clamps external to the fuel tanks, and installing Teflon sleeving under these clamps.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737300400500

EASA AD US-2019-25-17

Jan 6, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-16-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-17 is a final rule addressing Boeing 737 Next Generation series airplanes, specifically models 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER. It requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit selection of certain runways equipped with specific software combinations that cause display electronic unit software errors. The directive targets operations at seven specific runways in the U.S., Colombia, and Guyana to prevent display blanking during instrument approaches.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD US-2019-22-06

Dec 9, 2019

Fuel - Fuel Quantity Indicating System Tank Unit - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 227 (November 25, 2019) - Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-06 is a final rule issued by the FAA affecting certain Boeing 737-800 series airplanes modified with split winglets per STC ST00830SE. This directive addresses inadequate clearance between the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) tank unit and a reinforcement angle added during the split winglet modification, which could pose a fire risk.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737800

EASA AD US-2019-22-10

Nov 13, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-09-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-10 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates expanded repetitive inspections for cracking in the left- and right-hand side outboard chords of frame fittings and failsafe straps at station 663.75, around eight fasteners adjacent to stringer S-18A straps. This directive addresses structural integrity concerns to prevent potential loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2019-20-02

Oct 3, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-22-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-20-02 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections for cracking in the left and right side outboard chords of the station 663.75 frame fittings and failsafe straps adjacent to stringer S-18A straps, with required repairs if cracking is found. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and prevent potential loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2019-18-03

Sep 27, 2019

Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Upper Locking Actuators - Maintenance Instructions Amendment / Integrity Testing

The Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Upper Locking Actuators - Maintenance Instructions Amendment / Integrity Testing is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive (AD 2019-18-03) applicable to all Boeing 737 series airplanes except models 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500. This directive addresses unsafe conditions related to the thrust reverser upper locking actuator by requiring revisions to maintenance programs and, for certain models, repetitive integrity testing. The AD aims to prevent undetected failures of the locking mechanism that could lead to in-flight thrust reverser deployment and loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD US-2019-15-07

Sep 13, 2019

[Correction] Fuselage - Fuselage Lower Lobe Frames - Inspection

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2019-15-07 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning certain Boeing 737-100, 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes. This correction addresses an incorrect paragraph reference in the original directive related to inspections of fuselage lower lobe frames. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and applicable repairs to prevent structural failure due to cracking in the fuselage frames.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD US-2019-16-12

Sep 5, 2019

Wings - Vertical Stiffeners - Installation / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2019-16-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates replacement of vertical stiffeners at left and right buttock line 6.15 on the rear spar of the wing center section, along with installation of angle and bonding jumpers, brackets, sealant, and paint. This directive responds to identified cracks in vertical stiffeners and potential ignition sources in the fuel tank due to degraded fault current bonding paths.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-14-12

Aug 29, 2019

Flight Controls - Main Slat Track Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-14-12 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It mandates inspection and maintenance record checks of main slat track assemblies due to concerns about hydrogen embrittlement affecting their structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential slat failure that could jeopardize flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD US-2019-14-15

Aug 28, 2019

Fuselage - Stub Beams - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-14-15 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses inspection requirements for the stub beams of the fuselage on all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections for cracking in the webs and chords of the stub beams at specified fuselage stations, including new inspection locations, and requires applicable on-condition corrective actions to maintain airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-14-02

Aug 26, 2019

Hydraulic Power - Pressure Module Check Valves - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019) - Airworthiness Directive 2019-14-02 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes. This directive requires inspection of the hydraulic power pressure module check valves, specifically targeting certain aluminum check valves prone to structural fatigue cracks. The affected parts include Parker pressure module check valves, part number H61C0552M1.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD US-2019-13-02

Jul 24, 2019

Fuselage - Lower Lobe Skin Panel Assemblies - Replacement / Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-13-02 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 airplanes. It mandates replacement and detailed inspections of the fuselage lower lobe skin panel assemblies due to reports of cracking and findings of widespread fatigue damage. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and prevent decompression risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-09-01

Jun 26, 2019

Ice and Rain Protection - Pitot Anti-Icing System - Replacement / Test

Airworthiness Directive 2019-09-01 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates replacement and testing of the pitot anti-icing system components to prevent misleading air data caused by the pitot heat switch not always being set to ON. The directive also requires installation of a junction box and wiring provisions to enhance system reliability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500