EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0185R2

Sep 7, 2022

UMLAUT ENGINEERING GmbH — Hand-operated Fire Extinguishers — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0185R2 is an updated regulation addressing the inspection and replacement of UMLAUT ENGINEERING GmbH HAFEX (Halon-free) hand-held fire extinguishers with Part Numbers P3APP003010A, P3APP003010B, and P3APP003010C. These fire extinguishers may be installed on any aircraft either during production or as a modification. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to ensure the extinguishers remain functional and safe under various environmental conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
All aircraft

EASA AD 2022-0185

Sep 5, 2022

Fuel — Engine Low Pressure Shut Off Valve Electrical Harness Routing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0185 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with International Aero Engines PW1100 series or CFM International LEAP-1A series engines. The directive addresses the electrical harness routing of the engine low pressure shut off valve (LPSOV) to enhance protection against uncontained engine rotor failure. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 167036 embodied in production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-18-03

Sep 5, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-11-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-03 is a final rule affecting certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It addresses issues related to windshield heat operation procedures and corrects typographical errors found in the previous AD 2022-05-13. The directive retains all prior required actions and updates document references to ensure clarity and compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honda Aircraft Company HA-420
  • Honda HA-420

EASA AD 2022-0184

Sep 2, 2022

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Intermediate Air Seal / Bolts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0184 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Tay 620-15 and Tay 650-15 engines, commonly installed on Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 series aircraft. The directive mandates inspections of the high pressure turbine stage 2 intermediate air seal and its attachment bolts to detect cracks and prevent potential uncontained engine failures. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg Tay
  • Fokker F28

EASA AD CF-2022-52

Sep 2, 2022

Flight Controls — Flap Power Unit — Pressure Switch Failures

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-52 addresses flap power unit pressure switch failures on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive mandates replacement of certain flap power unit pressure switches to prevent flap inoperative events caused by hydraulic pressure spikes. This AD aims to enhance flight safety by reducing the risk of abnormal flap landings and emergency procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-401
  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-402

EASA AD CF-2022-49

Sep 2, 2022

Information Systems — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Wet and Contaminated Runway Stopping Distance

Information Systems — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Wet and Contaminated Runway Stopping Distance is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive (CN CF-2022-49) addressing incorrect stopping distance data in the AFM for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates corrections to specific performance tables related to wet and contaminated runway landing distances. It applies to certain serial numbers of these Bombardier Global 6000 and Global 5000 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD CF-2022-51

Aug 31, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Overwing Emergency Exit Door Escape Line - Inspection / Re-routing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-51 is an official regulatory document addressing the overwing emergency exit door (OWEED) escape line on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 50010 through 50017 and 50020 through 50023. The directive mandates inspection and correction of the escape line routing to ensure proper functionality during emergency egress. This directive applies specifically to certain Bombardier Inc. model BD-500-1A10 aeroplanes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10

EASA AD 2022-0174R1

Aug 31, 2022

Wings – Front and Rear Spars – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0174R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific wing spar areas, including the outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar, to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 and provides detailed inspection and reporting instructions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2022-16-04

Aug 30, 2022

[Correction] Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Lower Skin, Bonded Doublers and Stringers - Inspection / Repair

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2022-16-04 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses inspection and repair of the horizontal stabilizer lower skin, bonded doublers, and stringers on Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes, including G500, G550, and G500-5000 variants. The correction fixes errors in revision levels and table references in the original directive's regulatory text without changing the substantive requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVSP
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G5005000
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G550

EASA AD 2022-0183

Aug 30, 2022

Fuselage — Belly Fairing Upper Wing Panel Fasteners — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0183 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the belly fairing upper wing panel fasteners, specifically on access panels 195DT, 196DT, 195ET, and 196ET, to ensure the integrity of fasteners and prevent potential in-flight detachment. The directive addresses a safety concern related to missing or inappropriate fasteners that could affect aircraft control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2022-0182-E

Aug 30, 2022

Tail Rotor — Duplex Bearings — Inspection / Replacement; Rotor Flight Control — Tail Rotor Actuator — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0182-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for tail rotor duplex bearings and tail rotor actuators on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for specific part numbers of tail rotor duplex bearings and tail rotor actuators to prevent potential structural failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of AB139 and AW139 helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2017-0102R2

Aug 29, 2022

Engine Fuel & Control — High Pressure / Low Pressure Fuel Pump Metering Unit — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0102R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of the high pressure/low pressure fuel pump metering unit on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3, EC 130 B4, and Changhe Z11 helicopters. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to prevent uncoupling of the LP fuel pump impeller and HP fuel pump shaft, which can lead to engine power loss or in-flight shutdown.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIEL 2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Changhe Z11

EASA AD 2022-0181

Aug 29, 2022

Pneumatic – High Pressure Valve – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0181 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes addressing issues related to the engine bleed air system high pressure valve (HPV) clips, part number 6764-222. The directive mandates amendments to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), and repetitive inspections and replacements of HPV clips to prevent potential duct bursts and loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330841941

EASA AD 2022-0180

Aug 29, 2022

Tail Rotor Drive — Fan Assembly — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0180 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor drive fan assembly on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, and N models. It mandates inspection and modification of specific right-hand and left-hand fan support parts to prevent failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models and focuses on parts with certain part numbers prone to cracking or breaking.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N

EASA AD CF-2022-50

Aug 26, 2022

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen System — Oxygen Dispensing Unit Lanyards Excessively Long

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-50 addresses the issue of excessively long oxygen dispensing unit lanyards in passenger oxygen systems installed on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected mask dispensing units to ensure proper oxygen flow during emergencies. This AD applies to specific serial numbers as identified in the relevant Bombardier service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • Bombardier CL-600-1A11
  • Bombardier CL-600-2A12
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2022-0178

Aug 26, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0178 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Leonardo's AW169 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Issue 18. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo AW169

EASA AD 2022-0177

Aug 26, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0177 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2022-0176

Aug 24, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings – Escape Slide Inflation Reservoir Regulator Valve Protective Cover – Removal

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0176 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the escape slide inflation reservoir regulator valve protective cover that may cause uncommanded door 3 escape slide release during flight. The directive mandates modification of affected parts to prevent deployment of a non-inflated escape slide.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A321251NX252NX253NX271NX272NX

EASA AD 2022-0173

Aug 24, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, including Variations 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and revision of the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A300-600ST