EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0032R1

Jul 29, 2022

Landing Gear – Braking and Steering Control Unit – Replacement /; Master Minimum Equipment List – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0032R1 is an amendment addressing the braking and steering control units (BSCU) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It focuses on BSCUs with Part Number E21327307, which have shown failures leading to loss of anti-skid function, alternate braking mode, and nose wheel steering. The directive updates operational procedures and maintenance requirements to mitigate these risks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD G-2022-0014

Jul 28, 2022

Engine Controls — Flight Idle Baulk Actuator and Rollover Lever Pawl — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Engine Controls — Flight Idle Baulk Actuator and Rollover Lever Pawl — Inspection / Replacement' issued by BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LTD:ATP addresses the inspection and replacement procedures for the flight idle baulk actuator and rollover lever pawl components. It applies specifically to aircraft equipped with these engine control parts manufactured or maintained by BAE SYSTEMS. The document provides guidance to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of affected aircraft.

Other

Bae Systems (Operations) ATP

EASA AD 2022-0153

Jul 28, 2022

Fuselage – Centre Fuselage Frame Assembly – Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0153 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A109E, A109S, and A109LUH helicopters. It mandates inspections and repairs of the centre fuselage frame assembly at station 1815 due to reported cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all serial numbers of A109E and A109LUH helicopters and A109S helicopters up to serial number 22199 inclusive.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109E
Leonardo A109S
Leonardo A109LUH

EASA SIB 2022-06

Jul 28, 2022

Risks Emerging During Ramp-up of Aviation Activities

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2022-06 is a safety information bulletin addressing risks emerging during the ramp-up of aviation activities in Europe following the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights challenges faced by aerodrome and air operators due to workforce shortages impacting ground services and operational efficiency. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine types but focuses on operational and safety risks related to ground handling and crew fatigue.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2022-07

Jul 28, 2022

WITHDRAWN — RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2022-07 is an informational document addressing the uncontrolled re-entry of space debris from the Rocket Long March 5B (CZ-5B) into Earth's atmosphere. It highlights the potential impact on southern European airspace including countries such as Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, and Spain. The bulletin does not apply to specific aircraft or engines but is relevant to aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, and aircraft operators within EASA member states.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2022-15-03

Jul 26, 2022

Engine - Low Pressure Compressor Rotor 1 - Inspection / Installation / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-15-03 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521G-3, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and replacements related to the low-pressure compressor rotor 1 and requires installation of updated electronic engine control full authority digital electronic control software and a redesigned compressor intermediate case assembly. This directive aims to mitigate unsafe conditions caused by LPC rotor failures and software incompatibilities.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
Pratt & Whitney PW1900G

EASA AD 2022-0151

Jul 26, 2022

Fuselage – Lateral Cockpit Window Frame Upper Stiffener – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0151 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the horizontal upper stiffeners of the lateral cockpit window frame at fuselage frame 4 to detect cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. The directive applies to specific Airbus models and serial numbers, excluding certain configurations with specific Airbus modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2010-29R2

Jul 26, 2022

Hydraulic Power — Servo Actuator Piston Rod — Corrosion and Cracking

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2010-29R2 addresses corrosion and cracking issues in the hydraulic servo actuator piston rods of Bell Textron Canada Limited model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters equipped with part number 222-382-001-107. The directive mandates inspections, rectifications, overhauls, or upgrades of affected servo actuators to prevent potential loss of helicopter control. It provides detailed compliance instructions referencing specific Bell Textron Canada Limited Alert Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 430
Bell Textron Canada 222
Bell Textron Canada 222B
Bell Textron Canada 222U
Bell Textron Canada 230
Bell Textron Canada 430

EASA AD 2022-0152-E

Jul 26, 2022

Tail Rotor – Duplex Bearings – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0152-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of tail rotor duplex bearings with specific part numbers to prevent structural failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo AB139
Leonardo AW139

EASA AD US-2022-15-01

Jul 25, 2022

Stabilizers - Vertical Fin Tension Bolt Holes - Inspection / Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-15-01 addresses certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates inspections of vertical fin tension bolt holes for corrosion and finish degradation, reviews of maintenance programs regarding bolt sealant application, and applicable corrective actions to ensure structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential loss of the vertical fin due to undetected corrosion.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD CF-2022-40

Jul 25, 2022

Wings — Revised Non-Destructive Testing Manual Procedure for Airworthiness Limitation Task Number 57-51-00-109

Wings — Revised Non-Destructive Testing Manual Procedure for Airworthiness Limitation Task Number 57-51-00-109 is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive (CF-2022-40) affecting Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with specific serial numbers. It mandates the use of a revised non-destructive testing procedure to ensure proper inspection of the metal ribs at the ends of the inner, middle, and outer flaps. This directive aims to prevent undetected cracks that could lead to structural failure of the flaps.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD 2020-0191R1

Jul 22, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Forward Facing Central Seat(s) — Removal

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0191R1 is a regulatory update addressing a design deficiency in certain Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters equipped with a specific passenger cabin floor and forward-facing central seats in the first row. The directive mandates removal of affected seats to prevent potential failure during emergency landings, which could cause injury to occupants. It applies to helicopters with serial numbers 31400 to 31882 and 41300 to 41570, excluding those modified with Leonardo Service Bulletin 139-678.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo AB139
Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2022-0149

Jul 21, 2022

Pilot's Operating Handbook — Emergency Procedures — Amendment / Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Exit Door Panel — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0149 is an official regulatory document addressing the TBM 700 series aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 434 to 1424 (excluding 1408 and 1420). It mandates amendments to the Pilot's Operating Handbook emergency procedures and modifications to the emergency exit door panel to ensure proper functionality. The directive aims to enhance safety by resolving issues related to emergency exit door operation.

Airworthiness Directive

Daher Aerospace TBM 700
Socata TBM 700

EASA AD 2022-0009R1

Jul 19, 2022

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 1 Blade — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0009R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for high pressure turbine rotor stage 1 blades on CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections of specific turbine blades to detect cracks and prevent potential in-flight engine failures. It applies to multiple LEAP-1A engine variants and specifies affected part numbers for inspection.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1A
CFM International LEAP-1C
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-13-04

Jul 19, 2022

Fuselage - Fuselage Frame Inner Chord - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-13-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for cracking in the fuselage frame inner chord at fuselage station 1380 to ensure structural integrity and prevent rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200PF300

EASA AD CF-2022-39

Jul 19, 2022

Pneumatic — Discrepant Fastener Used in Pre-Cooler Clamp Installation

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-39 addresses a discrepant fastener used in the pre-cooler clamp installation on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 70032, 70047 through 70056, 70058 through 70061, and 70063 through 70075. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of non-conforming pre-cooler clamps to ensure proper environmental control system function. This AD aims to prevent clamp failure that could lead to excessive leakage and potential loss of the environmental control system.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD 2021-0163-CN

Jul 14, 2022

CANCELLED: Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled CANCELLED: Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement concerns the BELL TEXTRON INC. (BTI) 212 and 412 helicopter models. It originally addressed inspection and replacement procedures for fuel and oil check valves on these aircraft. However, this document has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Bell Textron Inc. 212
Bell Textron Inc. 412

EASA AD 2022-0148

Jul 14, 2022

Electrical Power — Starter-Generator Drive Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0148 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection of the starter-generator drive shaft on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It mandates a one-time inspection of specific starter-generator parts with part numbers 200SGL129Q-1 and 200SGL129Q-2 to detect potential drive shaft cracks that could lead to electrical failures. The directive also includes requirements for reporting inspection results and following improved removal and installation procedures.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A119
Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD CF-2022-37

Jul 12, 2022

Auto Flight System — Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Limitations and Abnormal Procedures — Velocity Decay during Low Level ALT CAP in One Engine Inoperative Conditions

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-37 is a Canadian regulatory document addressing the Auto Flight System limitations and abnormal procedures related to velocity decay during low-level altitude capture in one engine inoperative conditions. It applies to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to enhance safety during engine failure scenarios in climb phases.

Airworthiness Directive

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2B19
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2C10
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2C11
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2D15
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2D24
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2E25

EASA AD BR-2022-06-01

Jul 12, 2022

[Correction] Overwing Emergency Exit Door Lower Beam Splice Fasteners - Inspection / Rework / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-01 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) addressing the inspection, rework, and replacement of splice fasteners on the lower beam of Overwing Emergency Exit (OWE) doors for Embraer ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 aircraft models. The directive mandates detailed inspections for specific part numbers of fasteners to detect deformation or looseness that could compromise door integrity and aircraft pressurization.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer ERJ 190300400