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EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

Browse 173 EASA regulations with AI-powered summaries.

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EASA AD US-2019-10-03

Fuselage - Left and Right Side-Strut Support Fitting Lugs - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 109 (June 6, 2019) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections of the left and right side-strut support fitting lugs to detect corrosion, cracks, or severed lugs. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of the side-strut support fitting joint and main landing gear attachment.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-11-06

Fuselage - Skin under the Drag Link Assembly - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-11-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin under the drag link assembly for cracks at specific fastener locations. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by detecting and correcting skin cracks that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2019-11-03

Flight Controls - Main Slat Track Assemblies - Identification / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-11-03 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-700C, -800, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates inspection and maintenance record checks of main slat track assemblies to identify those affected by hydrogen embrittlement due to incorrect manufacturing. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of the main slat track assemblies that could lead to slat departure and compromise flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737700C800900ER

EASA AD US-2019-08-02

Fuselage - Fuselage Upper Frames, Side Frames, Fail-safe Chords, Inboard Chords, Frame Webs, Stringers - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-02 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of fuselage upper frames, side frames, fail-safe chords, inboard chords, frame webs, and stringers due to reported cracking and the risk of widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential uncontrolled decompression.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-08-03

Fuselage - Section 43 Lower Lobe Frames - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-03 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed, general visual, and high frequency eddy current inspections of the section 43 lower lobe frames between station 380 and station 520, as well as inspections to identify certain repairs and applicable on-condition actions. This directive aims to detect and mitigate frame web and integral inboard chord cracking below the passenger floor.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-03-24

Fuselage - Overwing Emergency Exit Doors - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 42 (March 4, 2019) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Overwing Emergency Exit Doors - Inspection' is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 737-400 series airplanes. It addresses cracking found in the splice plate on the lower sill of the overwing emergency exit doors. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and necessary repairs to ensure continued structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737400

EASA AD US-2019-03-26

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-26-17

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-03-26 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates modifications to passenger service units (PSUs) and life vest panels to prevent detachment during accidents by replacing and installing new lanyards and inspecting torsion spring assemblies. This directive aims to enhance passenger safety by ensuring PSUs remain securely attached during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD 2019-0051R1

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0051R1 is an interim safety directive affecting all Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 MAX aircraft. It suspends normal flight operations of these models due to safety concerns following two fatal accidents and allows only limited ferry flights under strict conditions. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness pending further investigation and corrective actions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Boeing 7378 MAX9 MAX

EASA AD US-2019-03-06

Superseded by FAA AD 2020-17-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-03-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It requires the installation of lanyard assemblies on passenger service units (PSUs) and, for some airplanes, on the life vest panels to prevent PSUs from detaching during survivable accidents. This directive aims to enhance cabin safety by reducing the risk of injury and obstruction during evacuations.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737300400500

EASA AD US-2019-03-07

Wings - Krueger Flap Bullnose Attachment Hardware - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-03-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the Krueger flap bullnose attachment hardware to detect discrepancies and missing hardware that could cause the bullnose to detach during flight. The directive expands applicability to all airplanes with Krueger flap bullnose installations due to the rotable nature of the parts.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2019-01-06

Fuselage - Frame Web and Doubler - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-06 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the fuselage frame web and doubler at body station 303.9, specifically at the stop fitting at stringer 16 left, to detect cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-01-03

Landing Gear - Trunnion Pin Assemblies - Inspection / Lubrication / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-03 addresses inspection, lubrication, and replacement requirements for the forward and aft trunnion pin assemblies of the main landing gears on certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This directive updates previous requirements to include all affected airplanes and prohibits installation of certain landing gear components unless specific conditions are met. It aims to prevent corrosion and chrome damage that could lead to landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD 2018-0259R1

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0234

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0259R1 is an updated directive addressing safety concerns related to USB receptacles installed in various aircraft including Fokker F27 and F28 models, Airbus A318 through A340 series, ATR42 and ATR72, Boeing 737 through 777, and Bombardier CL-600 and DHC-8 aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to the affected Lone Star Aviation USB receptacle part number LS03-05050-A to prevent overheating and smoke/fumes in the cockpit. It applies to aircraft with these USB receptacles installed via Fokker Services Supplemental Type Certificates, Service Bulletins, or minor modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321
Airbus A330
Airbus A340
ATR ATR42
ATR ATR72
Boeing 737
Boeing 757
Boeing 767
Boeing 777
Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
De Havilland Canada DHC-8
Fokker CRR-0185
Fokker CRR-0186
Fokker CRR-0190
Fokker CRR-0210
Fokker CRR-0241
Fokker CRR-0265
Fokker CRR-0300
MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
Fokker F27
Fokker F28
Boeing 747
Bombardier CL-600
Bombardier DHC-8

EASA AD US-2018-26-06

Doors - Main Landing Gear Center Door Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-26-06 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the main landing gear center door assemblies due to reports of loose, worn, or missing attachment bolts. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the main landing gear doors to prevent potential damage and loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2018-23-09

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizers - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-23-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates inspections of horizontal stabilizers to detect cracks in the rear spar upper chord caused by galvanic corrosion due to a manufacturing oversight involving missing protective finishes on certain bushings.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2018-23-51

Superseded by FAA AD 2020-24-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-23-51 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It requires revising the airplane flight manual to include procedures for flight crews to handle runaway horizontal stabilizer trim caused by erroneous high angle of attack sensor inputs. This directive addresses a safety risk identified by the manufacturer that could lead to loss of control and potential terrain impact.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 73789

EASA AD US-2018-20-24

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Final Rule titled 'Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision' issues a new airworthiness directive (AD 2018-20-24) for certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This directive mandates revisions to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The AD addresses unsafe conditions that could lead to fuel tank explosions or engine flameouts.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2018-21-08

Fuselage - Bulkhead Frame Web - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-21-08 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage bulkhead frame web at station 259.5 due to detected cracking, and requires applicable on-condition corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-20-13

[Correction] Fuel - Motor-Operated Valve Actuators - Replacement / Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

Correction Fuel - Motor-Operated Valve Actuators - Replacement / Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2018-20-13) addressing certain Boeing Company airplanes including Model 737 (excluding -100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series), Model 757, and Model 767 series. The AD targets latently failed motor-operated valve (MOV) actuators of fuel shutoff valves on engines and auxiliary power units (APUs). It mandates replacement of specific MOV actuators and revising maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737
Boeing 757
Boeing 767

EASA AD US-2018-18-03

Doors / Fuselage - Floor Beam Lower Chord and Door Stop Fittings - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-18-03 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the floor beam lower chord and door stop fittings at the forward airstair door cutout to detect cracks. It aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent possible rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500