EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-26-04

Engine - Fan Hub Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-04 addresses Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines. This directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the engine fan hub assembly to prevent uncontained engine failures. It applies specifically to engine fan hub assemblies with part numbers 5760221, 5760321, or 5760001.

Jan 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEngine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2021-23-21

Fuselage - Aft Wheel Well Bulkhead Structural Joints - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-21 addresses certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the aft wheel well bulkhead structural joints due to improper shimming during assembly, which may cause fatigue cracking. The directive requires repair of any detected cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Jan 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2021-23-20

Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (December 6, 2021) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-23-20) applicable to certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It addresses structural joint assembly issues that may reduce fatigue thresholds, requiring repetitive inspections and repairs of the front spar pickle fork and outer chord areas to maintain airworthiness.

Jan 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD US-2021-25-11

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilator Tip Tube and Weight Assemblies - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-25-11 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-23-250 airplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of the horizontal stabilator tip tube and weight assemblies to detect and correct cracks and prevent structural weakening. This directive applies to specific serial-numbered Piper PA-23-250 airplanes and updates previous inspection requirements.

Jan 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-23 (Aztec)Piper PA-23-250

EASA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-08

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an official decision by EASA not to adopt the Russian Federation's Federal Air Transport Agency Airworthiness Directive 2021-FATA-01020A-08. This directive was applicable to aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 95175, 95177, and from 95179 through 95185 inclusive. After reviewing additional information from Irkut Corporation JSC, EASA determined that the issue addressed does not meet the criteria for AD action under EASA Part 21.

Dec 29, 2021
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA AD CF-2021-53

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-53 addresses the risk of interference to radio altimeters on helicopters from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals. It applies to all helicopters certified by Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, Bell Textron Canada Limited, Hélicoptères Guimbal, and Leonardo S.p.a. equipped with radio altimeters. The directive prohibits certain operations requiring radio altimeter data when 5G C-Band interference is present, particularly in U.S. airspace.

Dec 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AllAirbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH AllBell Textron Canada Limited AllHélicoptères Guimbal AllLeonardo S.p.a. All

EASA AD CF-2021-52

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-52. This TCCA AD applies to transport and commuter aeroplanes equipped with radio (radar) altimeters and requires revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in U.S. airspace when 5G C-Band interference is present. EASA has determined that TCCA AD CF-2021-52 is not eligible for adoption within its jurisdiction due to applicability issues involving aeroplane types for which TCCA is not the State of Design.

Dec 24, 2021
Agency DecisionFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-07

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment is an amendment document concerning the IRKUT CORPORATION JSC RRJ-95 aircraft. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations section related to time limits and maintenance checks for this specific aircraft type. The amendment aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety compliance for the RRJ-95.

Dec 24, 2021
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA AD 2021-0290

[Correction] Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0290 is a correction issued on 23 December 2021 concerning Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Dec 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-06

Pneumatic - Leak Detection System Sensors - Inspection / Replacement

The Pneumatic - Leak Detection System Sensors - Inspection / Replacement document pertains to the IRKUT CORPORATION JSC RRJ-95 aircraft type. It provides guidance on inspecting and replacing sensors within the pneumatic leak detection system to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This document is essential for maintaining the integrity of the pneumatic systems on the RRJ-95 aircraft.

Dec 23, 2021
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95IRKUT RRJ-95

EASA AD 2021-0289-E

Rotorcraft Flight Manual / Section 2 and 3 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0289-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2, D-2, D3, and D-3m helicopters of all variants and serial numbers. It mandates amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Sections 2 and 3 to incorporate temporary revisions related to the inlet barrier filter (IBF) system. The directive aims to mitigate engine flame out risks caused by partial icing of the IBF engine intakes during operations in falling snow.

Dec 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D3Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD G-2021-0017

Flight Controls — Rudder and Elevator Flight Control Cable Terminals - Inspection

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0017 addresses the inspection of rudder and elevator flight control cable terminals on BAE Systems Jetstream 3100 and 3200 series aircraft. It mandates inspections of specific stainless steel cable terminals susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. The directive applies to all models and serial numbers of these aircraft.

Dec 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3100Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3200BAE Systems Jetstream 3100BAE Systems Jetstream 3200

EASA AD CF-2021-50

Fuel — Distribution — Fuel Pressure Switch Missing Lockwire

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-50 addresses missing lockwire on fuel pressure switches in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections, torquing, and installation of lockwire on fuel pressure switches located on AC boost pump cartridges and engine feed pressure switches to prevent fuel leaks and fire hazards. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Dec 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0288

Fuselage — Frame 40 Rear Fitting at Stringer 27 — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Frame 40 Rear Fitting at Stringer 27 — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the Airbus A300 and A300-600 aircraft models. It addresses the inspection requirements for the rear fitting at frame 40, stringer 27 of the fuselage structure. This directive aims to ensure the structural integrity and safety of these specific aircraft components.

Dec 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2021-0286

Placards and Markings — Safety Placards for First Centre Row Passenger Seats — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0286 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, and A330-243 aircraft modified with specific EASA Supplemental Type Certificates for MRTT configuration. The directive addresses missing mandatory safety placards on the first centre row passenger seats, which are critical for passenger safety during taxi, take-off, and landing. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper installation of these safety placards.

Dec 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0284

Engine Fuel & Control — Electronic Engine Control Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0284 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It addresses the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) software, specifically requiring an update to a newer software standard to prevent engine thrust control loss. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Dec 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842

EASA SIB AIR-21-20

Flight Controls — Trailing Edge Flap Cable Tension - Rigging

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-20 addresses flap cable tension and rigging concerns for Textron Aviation Inc. (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 310 series, 320 series, 335, 340 series, 401 series, 402 series, 411 series, 414 series, 421 series, and 425 airplanes. It highlights the importance of correctly setting trailing edge flap cable tensions during maintenance to prevent cable failure. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action.

Dec 17, 2021
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 310Textron Aviation 320 (Skyknight)Textron Aviation 335Textron Aviation 340Textron Aviation 401Textron Aviation 402Textron Aviation 411Textron Aviation 414Textron Aviation 421Textron Aviation 425 (Conquest)

EASA AD CF-2021-48

Fire Protection — Missing Final Torque Value for Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishing Tube Assembly

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-48 addresses a fire protection issue concerning the missing final torque value for the baggage compartment fire extinguishing tube assembly on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft with specific serial numbers. This directive mandates corrective action to ensure proper torque application on the fire extinguishing tube to maintain the integrity of the fire suppression system in the baggage compartment.

Dec 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD US-2021-22-11

Rotors Flight Control - Pilot-to-Copilot Tail Rotor Torque Tube - Inspection / Removal

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (December 6, 2021) - Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-11 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain MD Helicopters Inc. models 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N equipped with pilot-to-copilot tail rotor torque tube part numbers 369H7531-9, -11, or -13. This directive mandates inspections and potential removal of the torque tube due to a reported spiral crack that compromises tail rotor control. The AD aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Dec 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMd Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500NMd Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 600NMD Helicopters 369DMD Helicopters 369EMD Helicopters 369FMD Helicopters 369FFMD Helicopters 369HMD Helicopters 369HEMD Helicopters 369HMMD Helicopters 369HSMD Helicopters 500NMD Helicopters 600N