EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB 2022-01

Aeroplanes with Cable-driven Flight Controls — Frayed Flap Extend Cables

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2022-01 is a safety information bulletin addressing frayed flap extend cables on aeroplanes with cable-driven flight controls, specifically endorsing the FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-13-27R1. This bulletin applies to all aeroplanes with cable-driven flight controls, including Textron (Cessna) US type designs. It informs owners and operators in EASA Member States about the issue and FAA recommendations without mandating regulatory action.

Jan 28, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2021-24-12

Fuel / Inert Gas System - Airworthiness Limitations / Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations - Revision

The Fuel / Inert Gas System - Airworthiness Limitations / Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It addresses updated and more restrictive airworthiness limitations and critical design configuration control limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention, the engine fuel suction feed system, and the nitrogen generation system. This directive aims to mitigate risks of fuel tank explosions and engine flameouts.

Jan 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD 2022-0018-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0029-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0018-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns with MARS A.S. ATL-88/90-1B emergency parachutes, also known commercially as ATL-15 SL. It applies to all serial numbers manufactured between 2016 and 2020 inclusive, as well as specific serial numbers with a microline cord static line extension. The directive mandates removal from service due to a risk of malfunction caused by incorrect ripcord length and static line extension dimensions.

Jan 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD 2022-0017-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0018-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0017-E is an emergency directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning MARS A.S. ATL-88/90-1B emergency parachutes, also known commercially as ATL-15SL. It applies to all variants and serial numbers of these parachutes delivered after 31 July 2021. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the ripcord length modification that may cause malfunction of the parachute during deployment.

Jan 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD US-2022-03-05

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-05

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-05 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747-8F, 747-8 series, and 777 airplanes. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to prohibit dispatch and landing operations at airports affected by 5G C-Band interference, which can disrupt radio altimeter functions critical to flight control systems. This directive aims to mitigate risks from erroneous radio altimeter data caused by interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band.

Jan 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 777Boeing 747-8FBoeing 747-8

EASA AD 2021-0287

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Restraint System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0287 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the inspection of seat belt restraint systems installed on MBB-BK117 C-2, D-2, and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10038915 or 10055175. The directive addresses potential incorrect installation of seat belt systems on pilot, co-pilot, and passenger seats supplied by Mecaer Aviation Group. It mandates a one-time inspection and corrective actions to ensure the proper functioning of safety belts.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117MBB-BK117 C-2MBB-BK117 D-2MBB-BK117 D-3

EASA AD 2022-0016-E

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0016-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for hoist attachment fittings on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 models C, C1, L, L1, and L2. The directive targets specific front upper, rear upper, and lower hoist attachment fittings with part numbers 332A87-1116-21, 332A87-1117-20, and 332A87-1176-20 respectively. It mandates inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and lead to in-flight detachment of the hoist support.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA SIB CASA-2021-03

Inaccurate Airborne Status Transmitted by Transponders and its Effect on Runway Monitoring and Conflict Alert Systems

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2021-03 addresses safety concerns related to inaccurate airborne status transmissions by integrated avionics system transponders, specifically affecting Embraer 190 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The alert highlights an occurrence at Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport where the Honeywell Primus Epic transponder on an Embraer 190 indicated airborne status prematurely during a rejected take-off, impacting runway incursion monitoring and conflict alert systems. This issue may affect other aircraft equipped with similar avionics systems that use low airborne override thresholds.

Jan 26, 2022
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD US-2022-02-15

Landing Gear - Nose Wheel Steering Servo Valve Manifold - Replacement / Aeroplane Flight Manual - Revision

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-15 is a final rule addressing all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-IV airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the nose wheel steering servo valve manifold and the incorporation of revised operating procedures into the Airplane Flight Manual to prevent un-commanded nose wheel steering turns caused by moisture freezing in the servo valve. This directive corrects a typographical error in the previously issued AD 2020-12-06 regarding the citation of the Airplane Flight Manual document.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceFlight OpsSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIVGulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-IV

EASA AD 2022-0015

Wings — Wing Upper and Lower Covers — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for the wing upper and lower covers due to potential missing Heavy Expanded Copper Foil (HECF) patches. This AD applies to certain Airbus A350 aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0014

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Seats — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for cockpit seats, specifically the Captain, First Officer, and 3rd Occupant seats. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with potential seat failures.

Jan 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0013

Equipment / furnishings — Escape Slide-Raft at Passenger Doors 3 — Inflatable Free Aisle Restrictor — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0013 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the escape slide-raft at passenger doors 3 equipped with the inflatable free aisle restrictor system. The directive mandates modification or replacement of specific affected escape slide-raft parts to ensure proper functionality during emergency evacuations.

Jan 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD US-2021-25-09

Flight Controls - Angle of Attack Sensor - Inspection /Replacement

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246, Final Rule titled 'Flight Controls - Angle of Attack Sensor - Inspection /Replacement' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-25-09) applicable to Boeing 737-200 and -200C series airplanes. It addresses issues with angle of attack (AOA) sensors that may freeze due to insufficient heating, causing nuisance stick shaker activation during climb acceleration.

Jan 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200C

EASA AD US-2022-02-18

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-18 is a final rule addressing General Electric Company CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3, CF6-80C2A5, CF6-80C2A5F, and CF6-80C2A8 turbofan engines equipped with left-hand rear mount link assembly part number 1846M23G01. This directive mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the engine maintenance manual and the operator's continuous airworthiness maintenance program to reflect a reduced life limit for the specified engine part. The directive aims to enhance safety by preventing potential engine mount failures.

Jan 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD US-2021-26-06

Engine - Transfer Gearbox Radial Gearshaft - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 7 Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-06 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain General Electric Company GE90 model turbofan engines. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the transfer gearbox (TGB) radial bevel gearshaft due to failures that caused two in-flight shutdowns. The directive applies to GE90-76B, GE90-85B, GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B engines with affected serial numbers.

Jan 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD 2022-0011

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0250

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0011 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the lightning strike edge glow sealant protection on the upper and lower wing skin cover edges to prevent potential ignition sources inside wing fuel tanks. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Jan 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0010

Navigation - Glide Slope Antenna — Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0010 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, cleaning, and replacement requirements for the glide slope antenna and its coaxial connectors, specifically part numbers 6208-88-62 and PE4958. The directive aims to ensure safe automated glide slope approaches by preventing erratic signals caused by sealant contamination on affected antenna parts.

Jan 20, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD US-2021-26-19

Engine - High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 1 Disk - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-19 addresses certain General Electric Company CF34-8C and CF34-8E model turbofan engines. It requires the removal and replacement of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 disk, part number 4125T22P04, due to a manufacturing quality escape that could lead to disk failure. This directive applies to engines with specific serial numbers and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 19, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF34-8

EASA AD 2022-0008

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0021

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting GE Aviation Czech H75, H80, and H85 engine models installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20 and L410-NG, RUAG Aerospace Do 28 series, Thrush Aircraft 510G and S-2R series, and Viking Air DHC-3 Otter aeroplanes. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations published in the GEAC Engine Maintenance Manual to ensure continued safe operation of these engines.

Jan 19, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20Aircraft Industries L410-NGRUAG Aerospace Do 28Thrush Aircraft 510GThrush Aircraft S-2RViking Air DHC-3 Otter

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
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10