EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2019-0261

Oct 18, 2019

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Turbine Blades — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0261 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of intermediate pressure turbine blades (IPTB) on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, commonly installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 variants and targets IPTB with specific part numbers known to be susceptible to sulphidation corrosion leading to cracking. It mandates removal and replacement of affected IPTB to ensure continued engine safety and reliability.

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

EASA AD US-2019-20-07

Oct 11, 2019

Flight Controls - Leading Edge Outboard Slats - Operational Checks; Airplane Flight Manual - Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-20-07 addresses all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive operational checks of the leading edge outboard slats and requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit flap retraction under icing conditions. The directive also updates maintenance or inspection programs to include new operational checks to ensure flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2019-0248

Oct 9, 2019

CANCELLED BY EASA AD 2020-0240

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0248 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and shaft to detect cracks that could lead to blade release and potential loss of aircraft control. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 engine variants except those modified with Rolls-Royce mod 72-J941.

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

EASA AD 2019-0250

Oct 9, 2019

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Blades / Shaft – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0250 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and shaft assemblies to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight blade release. The directive updates inspection procedures and intervals to enhance engine safety.

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

EASA AD 2019-0099R2

Sep 6, 2019

Engine – High Pressure Turbine Blades – Inspection / De-Pairing Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0099R2 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection and operational limitations of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It focuses on high pressure turbine (HPT) blades with specific part numbers KH10575 and KH64485, requiring repetitive borescope inspections to detect axial cracking and imposing flight cycle limits to prevent engine failure. This directive aims to mitigate risks of in-flight engine shutdown due to blade deterioration.

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

EASA AD US-2019-16-10

Sep 5, 2019

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Pivot Pin Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-16-10 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates a one-time inspection of the horizontal stabilizer pivot pin assemblies to check for misalignment and incorrect gapping, with required corrective actions if issues are found. This directive aims to ensure the integrity of the horizontal stabilizer pivot pin assemblies to maintain safe flight control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD 2019-0135

Jun 11, 2019

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Turbine Blades – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0135 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine models installed primarily on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates the removal and replacement of intermediate pressure turbine blades (IPTB) due to reported cracking caused by sulphidation corrosion, which poses a risk of engine in-flight shutdown. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 variants and specifies affected part numbers and serial numbers as listed in the referenced Rolls-Royce service documents.

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

EASA AD US-2019-06-13

May 8, 2019

Flight Controls - Aileron and Elevator Power Control Units - Inspections

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 82, Final Rule titled 'Flight Controls - Aileron and Elevator Power Control Units - Inspections' is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing 787 series airplanes. It addresses hydraulic leakage issues caused by lightning strike damage to aileron and elevator actuators. The directive mandates inspections and records checks of the power control units (PCUs) and requires corrective actions if necessary.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2019-08-05

May 8, 2019

Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Tubing / Check Valve / Flight Control Software - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates the installation of hydraulic tubing, a pressure-operated check valve, and updated flight control software to mitigate risks associated with damage in tire/wheel threat zones. This directive aims to prevent loss of braking on one main landing gear truck, loss of nose wheel steering, and loss of directional control on the ground at low speeds.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2019-01-04

Feb 18, 2019

Navigation - Flight Management System Operational Program Software - Inspection / Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-04 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 787 series airplanes. It mandates inspection and potential installation of updated flight management system operational program software to prevent unsafe flight conditions caused by stale flight data in the spare flight management function. This directive aims to enhance navigation safety by mitigating risks of uncommanded descent or turn during flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2019-02-03

Feb 8, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-02-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-02-03 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates revisions to the existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations related to internal engine fire handle components. This directive addresses a latent failure risk that could prevent proper engine fire handle operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2019-01-01

Feb 4, 2019

[Correction] Powerplant - Airplane Flight Manual Revision

The Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-01 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to Boeing 787-8 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series turbofan engines. This correction addresses an error in the original directive related to the identification of a referenced Rolls-Royce service bulletin. The directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to limit extended operations (ETOPS) for the affected aircraft and engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD 2018-0084R2

Jan 17, 2019

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Blades / Shaft – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0084R2 is a regulatory update addressing safety concerns for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and shaft to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight blade release. The directive excludes engines modified with RR mod 72-J941 and introduces a modification service bulletin as terminating action for inspections.

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

EASA AD 2018-0257

Nov 28, 2018

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Turbine Blades – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0257 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of intermediate pressure turbine blades (IPTB) due to reported cracking caused by sulphidation corrosion. The directive applies to specific engine serial numbers and introduces cyclic life limits for used, refurbished IPTB parts.

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

EASA AD US-2018-22-09

Nov 7, 2018

Navigation - Integrated Surveillance System Operational Program Software - Inspection / Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-09 addresses all Boeing Model 787 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections and software installations related to the Integrated Surveillance System Operational Program Software to correct issues causing incorrect data transmission by the ADS-B out and ATC/TCAS functions. It also requires updates to related software files and databases within the aircraft's display and crew alerting systems.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2018-22-04

Oct 25, 2018

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Rotary Actuator - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of inboard and outboard trailing edge flap rotary actuators due to incorrect assembly of the no-back brake rotor-stator stack sequence. This AD aims to prevent reduced braking performance and loss of no-back brake function that could affect airplane controllability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-20-15

Oct 17, 2018

Electrical Power - New Software for the Generator Control Unit - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2018-20-15 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to all Boeing Model 787 airplanes. It mandates the installation of new software for the generator control unit (GCU) to prevent loss of all alternating current (AC) electrical power caused by the GCUs entering failsafe mode after 248 days of continuous power. This directive also removes certain airplanes from its applicability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0167R2

Oct 16, 2018

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Blades / Shafts – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0167R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive borescope inspections of Intermediate Pressure Compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and IPC shaft Stage 2 dovetail posts to detect cracks and prevent potential in-flight blade release. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Trent 1000-A, -AE, -C, -CE, -D, -E, -G, and -H engines.

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

EASA AD US-2018-17-03

Aug 22, 2018

Ice and Rain Protection - Cabin Air Compressor Inlet Ice Protection System Wiring - Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-17-03 addresses certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This directive focuses on the cabin air compressor inlet ice protection system wiring, specifically targeting failures in the lip heater assemblies caused by wire chafing. The AD mandates modifications to electrical connectors, wire routing, and installation of new or modified inlet duct assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-15-03

Jul 26, 2018

Engine - Inner Fixed Structure (IFS) Forward Upper Fire Seal - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-03 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. It mandates inspection of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and requires corrective actions to prevent failures and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the thrust reverser area.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787