EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2021-45

Navigation — Radio Altimeter Coaxial Cable Damaged

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-45 addresses a safety issue affecting Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70053. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of damaged radio altimeter coaxial cables to prevent erroneous altitude data during flight. This AD aims to ensure reliable terrain awareness warning system performance by correcting cable routing and condition.

Dec 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD CF-2021-42

Engine Controls — Binding of Fuel Control Unit Push Rod End Bearings

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-42 addresses the issue of binding in the fuel control unit (FCU) push rod end bearings on Viking Air Ltd. DHC-6 series 1 through series 400 aircraft, specifically those with lower FCU push rod assemblies part numbers C6CE1398-7, C6CE1398-3 with P/N VSC30-3A rod end bearings, or FAA PMA equivalents. The directive mandates inspections, functional checks, lubrication, and replacement with redesigned parts to prevent engine power control issues. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected aircraft by mitigating the risk of engine power reduction failure.

Dec 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtViking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter)Viking Air DHC-6

EASA AD US-2021-23-11

Powerplant System - Fuel Flow Meter Bracket Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-11 addresses certain Learjet Inc. Model 45 series airplanes, including Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75. This directive responds to reports of fuel leaks caused by cracked fuel lines between the engine fuel control and the engine fuel flow meter. The AD mandates replacement of the existing fuel flow meter bracket assembly with a redesigned, thicker bracket assembly to mitigate the unsafe condition.

Dec 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLearjet, 45Learjet 40Learjet 45Learjet 70Learjet 75

EASA AD US-2021-23-08

Wings - Center Wing Mid Spar Splice Plate - Repetitive Inspections

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-08 is a final rule addressing certain Learjet Inc. Model 45 series airplanes, including Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75. It mandates repetitive inspections of the center wing mid spar splice plate for corrosion and deterioration of protective treatments. This directive aims to prevent potential wing centerline joint failure due to corrosion.

Dec 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLearjet, 45Learjet 40Learjet 45Learjet 70Learjet 75

EASA AD 2021-0272

Aeroplane Flight Manual — Amendment; Oxygen — Crew Oxygen System / O2 Saver Function — Deactivation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0272 is an amendment addressing the oxygen crew system on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard. It targets specific SAFRAN crew oxygen masks with part number MLD40-45-005 that have manufacturing defects affecting the oxygen saver function. The directive mandates changes to the Aeroplane Flight Manual and mechanical deactivation of the oxygen saver function to ensure safe oxygen supply to flight crew.

Dec 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD 2021-0269

Fuselage — Ram Air Turbine Door / Belly Fairing Panels — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0269 is an airworthiness directive applicable to all Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of ram air turbine (RAT) door and belly fairing panels to prevent interference during RAT deployment. The directive mandates modifications to ensure continued safe operation of affected aircraft.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD CF-2021-44

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2022-11

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-44 addresses an unsafe condition affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive introduces new procedures in the Aircraft Flight Manual related to engine thrust lever handling to prevent dual engine automatic shutdowns upon landing caused by erroneous uncontrolled high thrust detection above 16,000 feet.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0270

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0270 is an amendment addressing the airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for PZL W-3A helicopters manufactured by WSK “PZL – ŚWIDNIK” S.A. This directive mandates compliance with updated instructions for continued airworthiness as specified in the latest revisions of the PZL W-3A Maintenance Manual Chapter 04. It applies to all serial numbers of the PZL W-3A helicopter model.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3A

EASA AD 2021-0271

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0271 is an amendment concerning the PZL W-3AS model helicopters. It updates the airworthiness limitations by introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. This directive ensures continued compliance with mandatory maintenance requirements for these helicopters.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3AS

EASA AD US-2021-21-05

Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control MN4 Microprocessor - Replacement / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment

The document titled "Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control MN4 Microprocessor - Replacement / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing General Electric Company GEnx model turbofan engines, including GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B70, GEnx-1B74/75, GEnx-1B76, and GEnx-2B67 variants. This AD mandates revisions to operators' FAA-approved minimum equipment lists (MEL) and requires initial and repetitive replacement of the electronic engine control (EEC) MN4 microprocessor to prevent uncommanded high thrust events. The directive aims to mitigate an unsafe condition identified from in-service occurrences of loss of engine thrust control.

Dec 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD G-2021-0012

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2021-0042

EASA Decision not to adopt UK CAA Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0012 addresses balloon types and models listed in UK and EASA type certificates. The decision confirms that EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0042 already covers the same technical requirements for inspections and replacement of certain stratus double burner hangers on these balloons. Therefore, EASA has chosen not to adopt the UK CAA AD separately.

Dec 1, 2021
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtCameron Balloons A TypeCameron Balloons A Type CloudhopperCameron Balloons B TypeCameron Balloons C TypeCameron Balloons Cameron Special Shape Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons Gas BalloonsCameron Balloons Helium-Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons L TypeCameron Balloons Lindstrand Special Shape Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons S TypeCameron Balloons Sky Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons X TypeLindstrand Technologies 203T HiFlyerLindstrand Technologies Series 1Lindstrand Technologies Series 2Lindstrand Technologies Series RLindstrand Technologies Series Special ShapesLindstrand Technologies TGB

EASA AD 2014-0076R3

SUPERSEDED BY 2022-0051

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0076R3 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It focuses on the rear structure junction frame reinforcement angles, specifically parts with P/N 350A08.2493.21 or 350A08.2493.23, to prevent cracks that could lead to tail boom loss. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and optional terminating modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2021-43

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-26

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-43 addresses corrosion and wear issues on the slat tracks of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections, cleaning, greasing, and repairs of slat tracks to prevent potential structural damage caused by slat panel detachment. This AD applies to aircraft with serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for the BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for the BD-500-1A11.

Nov 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2019-0241R1

Engine — High Pressure Compressor and High Pressure Turbine Rotating Parts — Life Limit Reduction / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0241R1 is a regulatory update addressing life limit reductions and replacement requirements for high pressure compressor and high pressure turbine rotating parts on Powerjet SaM146 engines, which are commonly installed on Sukhoi RRJ-95B aircraft. This directive applies to all serial numbers of SaM146-1S17, SaM146-1S17C, SaM146-1S18, and SaM146-1S18C engine models. It mandates compliance with updated life limits to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Nov 29, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPowerjet SaM146Sukhoi RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2021-0268

Flight Controls — Back-up Control Module and Power Supply — Operational Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Flight Controls — Back-up Control Module and Power Supply — Operational Test / Replacement is an informational record concerning the Airbus A400M military aeroplane. Since there are no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own airworthiness directives.

Nov 29, 2021
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2021-41

Doors — Passenger Door — Rapid Opening

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-41 titled "Doors — Passenger Door — Rapid Opening" applies to Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with serial numbers 9002 to 9998 and 60001 to 60045. This directive addresses issues related to the rapid opening of passenger doors that can cause significant damage and safety risks. It mandates the use of revised Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks to ensure proper maintenance of the passenger doors.

Nov 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD G-2021-0015

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear / Pintle to Cylinder Interface — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0015 addresses inspection requirements for the main landing gear pintle to cylinder interface on BAE Systems Jetstream 3100 and 3200 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to structural failure of the main landing gear. This directive updates previous inspection procedures to enhance crack detection and reduce inspection intervals.

Nov 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3100Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3200BAE Systems Jetstream 3100BAE Systems Jetstream 3200

EASA AD CF-2021-40

Oxygen — Oxygen Service Compartment Insufficient Water Drainage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-40 addresses an oxygen system issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 70006 through 70059. The directive mandates modifications to the oxygen service compartment door to improve water drainage. This action aims to prevent water accumulation that could cause oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Nov 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD 2021-0255

[Correction] Rotors Flight Control — Control Rods and Levers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0255 is a safety directive addressing inspection requirements for control rods and levers in the rotors flight control system of Leonardo S.p.A. A109S helicopters equipped with TREKKER KIT (serial numbers 22735, 22736, 22737) and AW109SP helicopters (serial numbers 22407, 22408, 22409, 22412, 22414 to 22427, and 22429). The directive mandates inspection for foreign objects that could impede flight control movement.

Nov 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109SLeonardo AW109SP

EASA AD US-2021-22-19

Engine - Stage 3/4 Low Pressure Turbine Blades and LPT-to-Exhaust Case Bolts - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-19 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A, JT8D-217C, and JT8D-219 turbofan engines. It mandates revised inspection and replacement requirements for the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage low-pressure turbine (LPT) blades and LPT-to-exhaust case bolts to prevent unsafe conditions. This directive applies to engines installed on aircraft such as the MD-82 and aims to enhance engine safety by preventing LPT blade fracture and uncontained blade release.

Nov 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney JT8D Series 200McDonnell Douglas MD-82