EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2022-15-01

Stabilizers - Vertical Fin Tension Bolt Holes - Inspection / Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-15-01 addresses certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates inspections of vertical fin tension bolt holes for corrosion and finish degradation, reviews of maintenance programs regarding bolt sealant application, and applicable corrective actions to ensure structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential loss of the vertical fin due to undetected corrosion.

Jul 25, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-09-08

Stabilizers - Main Torque Box Skin Panel and Rear Spar Root Fitting - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-08 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the main torque box (MTB) skin panel and rear spar root fitting for cracking and delamination due to reports of a missing shim at a critical joint. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft by requiring specific inspection and corrective actions.

Jun 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA SIB AIR-22-09R1

Autopilot Flight Director System: ALT HOLD Engaged on Takeoff

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-22-09R1 is an FAA advisory addressing the potential for the Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) altitude hold (ALT) mode to engage erroneously during takeoff on Boeing Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, 777F, and Model 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes. This bulletin informs operators of a known issue where ALT hold mode activation on the ground can lead to improper pitch guidance after liftoff, potentially causing low climb rates or descent warnings. The bulletin provides background, operational details, and references Boeing Multi Operator Messages for corrective procedures.

May 23, 2022
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2022-02-14

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Inner Cylinder Pivot Pins - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 36 (AD 2022-02-14) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses cracks found in the inner cylinder pivot pins of the left and right main landing gear (MLG) through mandated inspections and maintenance actions. The directive requires repetitive lubrication and inspections of the MLG truck beams and inner cylinder pivot joints to detect damage and prevent potential landing gear collapse.

Mar 10, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-03-21

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2022-03-21) that applies to certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The directive mandates revisions to existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate these new or more restrictive requirements.

Mar 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2022-02-16

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-16 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It responds to interference issues caused by 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band that affect radio altimeters and related airplane systems during landing. This directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to incorporate new limitations and operating procedures to mitigate risks associated with degraded deceleration performance and longer landing distances.

Jan 19, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-24-14

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeve Secondary Sliders - Check / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-24-14 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. It targets damage found in the thrust reverser translating sleeve secondary sliders caused by contact with the slider track liner, which could reduce the fatigue life of these components. This directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected thrust reversers to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 12, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-23-21

Fuselage - Aft Wheel Well Bulkhead Structural Joints - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-21 addresses certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the aft wheel well bulkhead structural joints due to improper shimming during assembly, which may cause fatigue cracking. The directive requires repair of any detected cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Jan 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2021-23-20

Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (December 6, 2021) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-23-20) applicable to certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It addresses structural joint assembly issues that may reduce fatigue thresholds, requiring repetitive inspections and repairs of the front spar pickle fork and outer chord areas to maintain airworthiness.

Jan 3, 2022
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EASA AD 2021-0146R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — High Pressure Turbine Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0146R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for high-pressure turbine (HPT) discs installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engines, commonly found on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of affected HPT discs during the next qualified engine shop visit to ensure they are disassembled to piece-part level and inspected according to the applicable Rolls-Royce Time Limits Manual (TLM) tasks. This AD aims to prevent potential HPT disc failures that could lead to high-energy debris release and consequent aircraft damage.

Sep 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Boeing 787Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0282R1

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Shaft Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0282R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) shaft assembly, part number KH18436, installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engines. These engines are commonly found on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the IPC shaft assembly's front air seal to prevent potential engine failure.

Aug 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Boeing 787Airbus A330

EASA AD US-2021-08-19

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-08-02

Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-19 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses the condition of decompression panels in the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments, requiring inspections and corrective actions to ensure fire suppression effectiveness. This directive supersedes AD 2021-02-19 and expands the applicability to include additional airplanes.

Apr 28, 2021
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EASA AD US-2021-02-06

Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

The Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-02-06) that applies to all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD addresses issues related to engine fire handle components and requires revisions to maintenance or inspection programs, as well as replacement or modification of certain engine fire control panels. The directive aims to mitigate the risk of engine fire handle failure that could prevent extinguishing an engine fire and potentially lead to wing failure.

Mar 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2021-02-19

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-08-19

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-19 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes equipped with specific bilge assemblies containing decompression panels. It mandates repetitive general visual inspections of the bilge barriers in the forward and aft cargo compartments to detect disengaged or damaged decompression panels, with required reinstallation or replacement as necessary. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of insufficient Halon concentration in the event of a cargo fire due to torn decompression panels.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2020-26-08

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-01-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-08 is a final rule addressing The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the thrust reverser to detect and address damage. The directive aims to mitigate risks related to potential uncontrolled engine fires caused by damage to these components.

Jan 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2021-0006

Engine Fuel and Control — Fuel Pump — Replacement [Life Limitation]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing fuel pump replacement life limitations for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates the removal and replacement of specific fuel pumps with part numbers G5030FPU01 and TPS1000-05 before exceeding newly established reduced life limits to prevent fuel pump performance degradation. This directive applies to all serial numbers of affected Trent 1000 engine models.

Jan 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2020-24-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-19-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-24-04 is a final rule correction applying to all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses errors in the original directive related to references in the airplane flight manual (AFM) that must be revised to ensure proper autopilot flight director system operation during localizer-based approaches. The directive mandates updating the Operating Procedures chapter of the AFM to include specific procedures for monitoring localizer capture and executing go-arounds if necessary.

Dec 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2020-0240

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Blade Kits — Introduction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0240 addresses safety concerns related to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It focuses on the introduction of new intermediate pressure compressor blade kits and mandates repetitive inspections of specific IPC Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades to detect cracks. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 engine variants except those modified per Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin TRENT 1000 72-J941.

Nov 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2020-20-09

Flight Controls - Flight Control Electronics Common Block Point 5 Software - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires the installation of flight control electronics common block point 5 (CBP5) software to correct deficiencies in the flight control module software, including issues with unannunciated dual symmetric inboard slat skew and erroneous airspeed data. This directive supersedes previous ADs 2015-14-07, 2016-07-10, and 2016-24-09.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2020-17-13

Air Conditioning - Cabin Air Compressor Outlet Check Valves - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-17-13 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires the installation of new inboard and outboard cabin air compressor outlet check valves on the left and right cabin air conditioning and temperature control system packs. This directive responds to failures of the existing check valves caused by fatigue of aluminum flappers, which exposed the Y-duct to temperatures beyond its design limits.

Sep 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9