EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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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SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0098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

EASA SIB AIR-22-10

Engine Cowling System - Quarter-Turn Fastener Maintenance Information

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-22-10 provides maintenance information regarding the engine cowling system quarter-turn fasteners on Textron Aviation Inc. turbofan-powered airplanes. These fasteners, used on engine nacelle cowl doors and related components, have been linked to incidents of cowl damage and separation, potentially affecting airplane handling. The bulletin addresses the hazards associated with improper installation and maintenance of these fasteners and offers guidance to pilots, owners, operators, and maintenance personnel.

May 4, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 400 (Beechjet)Textron Aviation 4000 (Horizon)Textron Aviation 500Textron Aviation 550 (Citation)Textron Aviation 510 (Mustang)Textron Aviation 525 (CitationJet)Textron Aviation 560Textron Aviation 560XLTextron Aviation 650Textron Aviation 680Textron Aviation 700 (Longitude)Textron Aviation 750 (Citation X)Textron Aviation BAeTextron Aviation BHTextron Aviation DHTextron Aviation HS.125Textron Aviation HawkerTextron Aviation MU-300 (Diamond)

EASA AD 2022-0078

Fuselage — Door Frames Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0078 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300-600 and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of rivet heads at specific door frame holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models and requires repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current inspections.

May 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A310

EASA AD 20-166

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 20-166 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC135 models P1, P2, P3, T1, T2, T3, including variants limited to CDS, CPDS, P2+, and T2+, as well as P3H and T3H. The withdrawal follows the publication of updated Airworthiness Limitations Sections by Airbus Helicopters and the issuance of EASA AD 2022-0067, which already mandates the required inspections. This withdrawal clarifies that the proposed directive is no longer necessary.

May 2, 2022
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635

EASA AD 2022-0076

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0076 is an amendment addressing the Arcus M and Arcus powered sailplanes, as well as Ventus-3M powered sailplanes manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. This directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to include daily checks of the lower rudder attachment to detect potential axial play. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of these sailplanes by preventing restricted rudder movement.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau ArcusSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered SailplanesSchempp-Hirth Arcus MSchempp-Hirth ArcusSchempp-Hirth Ventus-3M

EASA AD 2022-0044R1

Engine — Modification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0044R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to Solo 2350 C and 2350 D engines installed on DG-Flugzeugbau Model DG-1000T and certain Schempp-Hirth powered sailplanes. It mandates modifications and inspections of specific excentre shaft/axle parts to prevent shaft failure and propeller detachment. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these engines and includes life limits and installation prohibitions for affected parts.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSolo Kleinmotoren Gmbh 2350DG-Flugzeugbau DG-1000TSchempp-Hirth powered sailplanes

EASA AD US-2022-06-07

Fuselage - Forward Outer Chords of the Pivot Bulkhead - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the forward outer chords of the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead to detect fatigue cracking, including repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the longeron fitting and bulkhead assembly structure. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the forward outer chord that could lead to loss of horizontal stabilizer control.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-300

EASA AD 2022-0077-E

Rotors Flight Control — Flight Control Flexball Cables — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0077-E is an emergency directive addressing flight control flexball cables on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, EC 135, EC 635, and MBB-BK 117 series. The directive identifies specific part numbers and serial numbers of flexball cables that are not compliant with approved design standards. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safe flight control operation.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters EC 135Airbus Helicopters EC 635

EASA AD BR-2022-04-02

Landing Gear - Shear Pin Lockwires - Inspection / Modification

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-04-02 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer S.A. ERJ 190-300 aircraft. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the left hand and right hand main landing gear (MLG) trunnion bearing shear pin lockwires to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.

Apr 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Embraer ERJ 190-300

EASA AD 2022-0075

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0031

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0075 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of right-hand and left-hand body landing gear rear axles that have been identified as affected due to corrosion and potential failure. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2022-09-13

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Register document titled "Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-34-200 airplanes. It establishes a life limit for alternate bolts, part numbers 693-215 and NAS6207-50D, that attach the drag link to the nose gear trunnion. This directive addresses a previously unlisted life limit to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Apr 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-34 (Seneca)Piper PA-34-200

EASA AD 2022-0073

Electrical Power — Direct Current Load Distribution / Right-Hand Front Secondary Power Distribution Box Feeder — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0073 is an airworthiness directive addressing electrical power load distribution issues on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard in production. The directive targets the right-hand front Secondary Power Distribution Box feeder to prevent smoke in the cockpit and loss of critical flight displays. It mandates inspection and possible modification of the electrical feeders and forward lavatory bulkhead to ensure safe operation.

Apr 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD US-2022-08-06

Engine - Compressor Inlet Guide Vane Outer Shroud Bushing and Vane Spindle Bushing - Inspection / Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Compressor Inlet Guide Vane Outer Shroud Bushing and Vane Spindle Bushing - Inspection / Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-08-06) addressing certain General Electric Company CF34-8C and CF34-8E turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacements related to corrosion issues in the variable geometry system actuator that can cause engine control problems. The AD aims to prevent engine failures and loss of thrust control on affected aircraft such as Bombardier CRJ1000 and CRJ900 models powered by these engines.

Apr 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF34-8Bombardier CRJ1000Bombardier CRJ900

EASA AD 2022-0074

Engine — Transfer Gearbox Module Scavenge Screens — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0074 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and modification of Transfer Gearbox Module scavenge screens on CFM International LEAP-1B series engines. These engines are installed on Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections for metallic particles and requires modifications to affected engines to prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by radial drive shaft bearing cage failures.

Apr 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1BBoeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-8200

EASA AD 2022-0072

Doors — VIP Flap Doors / Emergency Jettisoning System — Placard Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0072 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates the installation of a placard with emergency jettisoning instructions on the right-hand side VIP flap door to ensure proper operation during ditching scenarios. This AD addresses safety concerns related to evacuation in emergency situations.

Apr 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD CF-2022-22

Engine — Combustion Chamber Outer Case — Inadequate Fatigue Life of Forward Flange Bolts

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-22 addresses the inadequate fatigue life of forward flange bolts on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A and PW308C engines. The directive mandates modifications to the combustion chamber outer case and inner bypass duct, along with the replacement of specific flange bolts to prevent potential bolt fractures. This AD applies to PW308A engines with build specifications BS935 and BS1249, and PW308C engines with BS1047 and BS1238.

Apr 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PW308

EASA AD US-2022-07-06

Instruments - Electronic Flight Instrument System Interface Unit - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the left, center, and right electronic flight instrument system (EFIS)/engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) interface units (EIUs) with specific serial numbers. This directive aims to correct unusual flight instrument and EICAS behavior that could compromise flight safety.

Apr 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8FBoeing 747-8

EASA AD 2022-0071

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0071 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on Boeing 737-8, 737-8200, and 737-9 aircraft. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) in the LEAP-1B Engine Shop Manual, specifying mandatory life limits and maintenance tasks for critical engine parts. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with revised maintenance requirements.

Apr 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1BBoeing 737-8Boeing 737-8200Boeing 737-9

EASA AD CF-2022-21

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer to Vertical Stabilizer Joint — Non-Conforming Saddle Washer (Radius Filler)

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-21 addresses a non-conforming saddle washer (radius filler) issue at the horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected parts to ensure structural integrity. This AD aims to prevent potential structural degradation caused by improperly manufactured saddle washers.

Apr 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402