EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0086

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Actuator — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0086 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the tail rotor actuator (TRA) on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the bolts connecting the cardan-pivot joint with the piston rod of the TRA to detect wear and prevent potential bolt failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopter model.

May 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2

EASA AD G-2022-0010-E

SUPERSEDED BY UK CAA AD G-2023-0005-E

UK CAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0010-E addresses a safety issue affecting all balloons equipped with Cameron Balloons Ltd fuel cylinders Part Number CB2990 (Alugas), specifically those with serial numbers OC25001 to OC25202 and QI14001 to QI14494. This directive applies to hot-air balloons and airships manufactured by Cameron Balloons Ltd and other associated manufacturers. It mandates the temporary withdrawal from service of these fuel cylinders due to detected cracks that could cause propane leaks.

May 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCameron Balloons Ltd BalloonCameron Balloons Ltd Airship

EASA AD BR-2022-05-02

Wing Tip Connections - Inspection / Airworthiness Limitations - Update

Brazilian Emergency Airworthiness Directive EAD No. 2022-05-02 addresses inspection and airworthiness limitations updates for Embraer S.A. ERJ 170-200 series aircraft models STD, LR, SU, and LL equipped with specific wing tip spar part numbers. This directive mandates inspections for cracks in the wing tip connection areas and updates to maintenance intervals to prevent in-flight detachment of wing tips. It applies to aircraft registered in Brazil and not yet modified by Embraer Service Bulletin 170-57-0072.

May 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 170-200

EASA AD 2021-0044R1

Electrical Power — Overhead Panel — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0044R1 is an updated safety directive addressing electrical power system inspections on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates detailed inspections of the overhead panel wiring to detect chafing and potential short circuits that could cause fire hazards. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these helicopter models and includes instructions for repetitive inspections and corrective actions.

May 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2022-0085

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0031

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerance maintenance tasks as specified in Airbus's Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 09. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the listed Airbus models and ensures continued safe operation through mandatory maintenance requirements.

May 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0084

Fuselage — Tailboom / Fin Spar Cap — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0084 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA that applies to Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the left-hand fin spar cap, part number 212-030-447-117, and the adjacent fin skin to detect fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive provides inspection instructions based on Leonardo service bulletins SB 212-213 and SB 412-168.

May 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0083

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0079

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0083 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2 series engines, including models 2D, 2E, 2H, 2L2, and 2N. These engines are commonly installed on helicopters such as Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (H125), EC 130 T2 (H130), MBB-BK117 D-2 (EC 145 T2 or H145), Korea Aerospace Industries LAH and LCH, and AVIC AC312E. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest SAFRAN ARRIEL 2 maintenance manuals.

May 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2MBB-BK117 D-2Korea Aerospace Industries LAHKorea Aerospace Industries LCHAVIC AC312E

EASA AD 2018-0226-CN

CANCELLED: Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Centre Box Top Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0226-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive addressing inspection and repair of the horizontal stabilizer centre box top skin on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft include various A330 and A340 models with specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. This cancellation reflects that the inspection requirements have been incorporated into the Airworthiness Limitations Section, making the original directive redundant.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2022-08-14

Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 88 (May 6, 2022) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection' is a new airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing 747-8F series airplanes. It addresses reports of cracking in the fuselage crown stringers between station 740 and 1000, specifically stringers S-7 to S-12. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and applicable on-condition repairs to maintain structural integrity.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8F

EASA AD 2022-0082

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0066

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0082 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus's Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 08. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft models by enforcing maintenance and replacement tasks for life-limited components.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0081

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0117

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0117 is an informational document regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. Since there are currently no TP400-D6 engines in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves as a recommendation to military airworthiness authorities to issue their own directives for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 22-027

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 22-027 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive concerning the Airbus A350 flight control system. The withdrawal follows the discovery of incorrect instructions related to the PRIM P13 standard software in the Flight Control and Guidance System X13 standard, which is embodied through Airbus Service Bulletin A350-42-P017. An updated PRIM software standard is under development, and a new AD is expected to be issued for its installation.

May 10, 2022
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD US-2022-10-05

Airplane Flight Manual - Sections Limitations and Procedures - Amendment

The Airplane Flight Manual - Sections Limitations and Procedures - Amendment is a final rule Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA affecting Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. It addresses unsafe conditions related to unintended alpha limiter engagement during landing flare in unstable air, which has caused high rate of descent landings and airplane damage. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manuals to incorporate more restrictive limitations and procedures.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII-G500Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII-G600

EASA AD 2020-0075-CN

CANCELLED: Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Limitations / Procedures — Amendment

The document titled CANCELLED: Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Limitations / Procedures — Amendment pertains to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII aircraft. It addresses changes related to the airplane flight manual sections concerning limitations and procedures. However, the document has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

May 9, 2022
OtherFlight OpsGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIGulfstream GVII

EASA AD 2019-0138R1

[Correction] Stabilizers — Elevators — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0138R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for the stabilizers and elevators on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections of specific left hand and right hand elevator parts to detect and correct disbonding caused by water ingress, which could compromise structural integrity and flight control. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 and A340 models.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2022-10-04

Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-10-04) addressing certain Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of specific stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools suspected of containing foreign material embedded in the billet used for manufacturing. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the high-pressure compressor stage 8 rotor disk and associated engine and aircraft damage.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEngine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD 2022-0080

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0161

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0080 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 an unsafe condition related to the centre wing box fasteners on these aircraft models. It mandates replacement of certain fasteners and the application of additional head nut cap protection to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2022-08-12

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-08-12 is a final rule affecting all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It supersedes AD 2020-21-17 and addresses issues related to skin cracking, shim migration, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness at the upper link drag fittings and engine drag fitting joints. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and on-condition corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the engine strut attachment.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD CF-2022-25

Landing Gear — Introduction of New Brake Accumulator Life Limit

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-25 introduces a new brake accumulator life limit for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60046. This directive updates maintenance requirements to prevent brake accumulator failures that could lead to loss of hydraulic pressure and braking capability. It supersedes the previous AD CF-2022-14 and corrects certain service bulletin references.

May 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2022-0079-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0098

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0079-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with the Flight Control and Guidance System X13 standard. It addresses a fault in the primary flight control computers that could cause both elevator actuators to be incorrectly flagged as faulty, potentially leading to loss of elevator control. The directive mandates operational and dispatch restrictions to mitigate this risk.

May 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041