EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-02-06

Mar 25, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2021-02-19

Mar 2, 2021

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-08-19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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2020-26-08

Jan 21, 2021

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-01-04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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2021-0006

Jan 7, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2020-24-04

Dec 17, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2020-0240

Nov 5, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2020-20-09

Oct 20, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2020-17-13

Sep 4, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2020-17-02

Aug 26, 2020

Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

The document titled "Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive affecting certain Boeing 747-8, 747-8F, and 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model engines. It addresses the unsafe condition caused by the presence of Kathon FP 1.5 biocide in fuel tanks or engines, which can lead to engine control malfunctions and thrust anomalies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2018-0164-CN

Aug 10, 2020

CANCELLED: Engine — High Pressure Turbine Disc Front Cover Plate — Replacement [Life Limitation]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0164-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous AD 2018-0164R1 concerning the replacement and life limitation of the high pressure turbine disc front cover plate, Part Number KH59279, on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. These engines are installed on Boeing 787 aircraft among others. The cancellation reflects updated analysis restoring the original safe life limits for the affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD 2020-0154

Jul 10, 2020

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0154 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive addresses fuel pump life limitations for specific part numbers to prevent reduced engine thrust due to fuel pump wear. It applies to multiple Trent 1000 engine variants and mandates replacement of affected fuel pumps before exceeding revised life limits.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD 2020-0124

May 29, 2020

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0124 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-J2, and Trent 1000-K2 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive addresses fuel pump life limitations due to wear-related performance degradation. It mandates replacement of affected fuel pumps to maintain engine performance and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2020-05-26

Apr 27, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons - Strut Upper Spar Areas - Test

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-26 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This directive mandates a one-time leak test of the strut upper spar areas on both left and right wing struts due to a missing bolt on the firewall that could cause flammable fluid leakage. The AD aims to prevent potential engine fires and structural wing failure caused by such leaks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD US-2020-06-14

Mar 26, 2020

Integrated Modular Avionics - Electrical Power - Repetitive Cycling

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-06-14 addresses all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive cycling of the airplane electrical power to prevent loss of the stale-data monitoring function in the common core system (CCS), which can occur after 51 days of continuous power. This directive aims to mitigate risks of undetected failures in the common data network (CDN) that could lead to erroneous flight-critical data displays.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2020-03-22

Feb 28, 2020

Wings - Frame Tie Rod Assemblies & Stub Beam Upper Chords - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-22 addresses certain Boeing Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the wing's left- and right-side frame tie rod assemblies and stub beam upper chords to detect fatigue cracking. The directive aims to maintain structural integrity and prevent possible airplane decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD US-2020-02-12

Feb 11, 2020

Flight Controls - Electro-Mechanical Actuators - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-12 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of certain electromechanical actuators (EMAs) on flight controls due to wire harness chafing that could cause wire damage and potential fire hazards. This directive expands previous requirements to include all Model 787 airplanes and adds a new requirement to identify EMA part numbers for replacement if affected.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

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-2019-23-07

Jan 14, 2020

Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear Lock Link Assembly - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-07 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It targets an unsafe condition involving the nose landing gear (NLG) retracting on the ground due to incorrect installation of the NLG downlock pin in the apex pin inner bore of the NLG lock link assembly. This directive mandates a modification to prevent incorrect pin installation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2019-22-09

Jan 7, 2020

Fuselage - Main Landing Gear Aft Hanger Link Lug Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 787-8 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear aft hanger link lug fittings for fatigue cracking using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) techniques. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the affected aircraft by detecting and repairing cracks in these critical components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878