EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2026-0044

SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE BEACONS: Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0044 addresses the modification of Safran Electronics & Defense Kannad 406 AF-Compact Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) with Part Numbers S1840501-01 or S1840501-04. This directive applies to all serial numbers of these ELTs, which may be installed on any aircraft either during production or through in-service modifications. The AD mandates changes to the ELT installation to ensure proper emergency signal transmission.

Mar 4, 2026
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EASA AD 2026-0042

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0042 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 for Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. This directive updates the safe life airworthiness limitation items to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A330 models.

Mar 3, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA CZIB 2026-03-R14

Airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf

The EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) titled 'Airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf' provides updated safety information for air operators conducting flights in the airspace of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. It highlights ongoing military tensions and risks, particularly over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, affecting all flight levels and altitudes. The bulletin does not reference specific aircraft types or engine models but focuses on the overall airspace risk environment.

Feb 28, 2026
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2026-0040

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0040 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 aeroplanes. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Falcon 2000 and mandates compliance with the updated maintenance manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 24. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Feb 27, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000

EASA AD 2026-0041

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0041 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) in the maintenance manual to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Falcon 2000EX and mandates compliance with the latest maintenance tasks and life limits.

Feb 27, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000

EASA AD US-2026-04-06

Wings - Scimitar Blended Winglets - Inspection

EASA AD US-2026-04-06 is a final airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 757-200 and 757-300 series airplanes equipped with scimitar blended winglets. The directive mandates inspections for cracks in the inspar outer lower wing skin area near access panel 543BB and requires repairs if cracks are found. This AD aims to prevent potential structural integrity issues that could lead to partial wing loss and loss of airplane control.

Feb 27, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD 2026-0038

Air Conditioning — Integrated Air System Control — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0038 is issued for ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A aeroplanes to address issues with the Integrated Air System Control (IASC) software. The directive mandates modification of the air conditioning system software to an improved version to prevent abnormal cabin pressure increases during take-off. This AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified ATR models.

Feb 26, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72

EASA SIB SAIB-2026-04

Propeller Hub Section

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2026-04 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 54H60 propellers. It highlights concerns about unauthorized electric arc scribe part markings on the propeller barrel surface that may increase susceptibility to cracking. This bulletin does not mandate regulatory action but provides important safety information for operators and maintenance personnel.

Feb 26, 2026
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtHamilton Sundstrand 54H

EASA AD 25-098R1

SAFRAN SEATS: Third Occupant Seat Bottom Equipped Screw — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 25-098R1 is a proposed directive addressing the replacement of screws in the third occupant seats of the SAFRAN SEATS 168 Series, which are installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive targets screws with part number 168000VI-82 that may become unscrewed, posing a safety risk. It mandates replacement with serviceable screws and re-identification of affected seats to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 26, 2026
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EASA SIB CASA-2026-01

Spoiler Spigot Shim Missing at Multifunction Spoiler Actuator Installation

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2026-01 addresses a missing spoiler spigot shim issue during the multifunction spoiler (MFS) actuator installation on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 (Global 7500) aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70133 and 70135 through 70158. The alert highlights the use of contour sealant pads instead of the required metallic shims, which can lead to increased stress and potential structural failure of the spoiler spigot brackets.

Feb 26, 2026
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700

EASA AD 2026-0030

Wings — Movable Flap Track Fairings 2 and 5 / Forward Attachments — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0030 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes concerning the movable flap track fairings 2 and 5 forward attachments. It mandates inspections to detect potential structural issues caused by unexpected aerodynamic loads on these parts. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins already incorporated.

Feb 26, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2026-04-05

Electrical Power - AFM Operating Procedures - Amendment

EASA AD US-2026-04-05 is a final airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing electrical power and airplane flight manual (AFM) operating procedures for all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 models. It responds to in-flight incidents of uncontrollable excessive cabin and flight deck temperatures caused by a tripped circuit breaker in the standby power control unit (SPCU). This directive mandates revisions to the AFM to include specific non-normal checklists for flightcrew to manage this condition.

Feb 25, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD 2026-0037

Equipment/Furnishings — Evacuation Slide/Inflation Hose Assemblies — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0037 is an official safety directive addressing evacuation slide inflation hose assemblies on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It targets specific inflation hose assemblies and door evacuation slides identified by part and serial numbers that have been found to fail during emergency evacuations. The directive mandates the replacement of affected evacuation slides to ensure proper inflation and safe evacuation.

Feb 25, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2026-0035

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0035 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 concerning Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A330-743L model.

Feb 25, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2026-0036

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0036 is an amendment addressing the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 for Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. The directive applies to all Airbus A330-743L serial numbers and updates maintenance requirements.

Feb 25, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 26-032

Hydraulic Power — Engine-driven Pump — Software Update / Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual — Abnormal and Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-032 is a proposed directive addressing hydraulic power issues related to the engine-driven pump software and Aircraft Flight Manual amendments for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to aircraft except those with Airbus modifications 116830 and 117811 incorporated in production. The directive focuses on updating software and replacing affected engine-driven pumps to prevent overheating and potential hydraulic system failures.

Feb 23, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD 26-033

Powerplant — Engine Shock Mounts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-033 is a proposed directive addressing the replacement of engine shock mounts on Tecnam P2006T and P2006T NG aeroplanes. It targets engine shock mounts with Part Number CONO21-BS from specific manufacturing batches 49-24 and 11-25. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating replacement and inspection of these parts.

Feb 23, 2026
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EASA AD 2026-0034

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0034 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI). This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in Variation 11.1 of the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 document.

Feb 23, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD 2026-0033

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0033 is issued for CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600 through 737-900ER series. The directive mandates inspections of the high-pressure turbine inner stationary seal and the rotating air high-pressure turbine front seal to detect cracks or honeycomb separation. It addresses potential risks of seal failure that could lead to uncontained engine damage and possible harm to the aircraft.

Feb 20, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International CFM56-5BCFM International CFM56-5CCFM International CFM56-7B