EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0265

Power Plant — Cowlings — Inspection / Repainting

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0265 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters models AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155. It mandates inspection and possible repainting or replacement of engine upper fixed cowlings with specific part numbers to prevent fire risks caused by finish paint applied over primer layers. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Nov 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD US-2021-19-19

Wings - Leading Edge Outboard Blowout Door Sealant - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-19 addresses certain Boeing 737-9 airplanes. It mandates inspections and sealant application on the left and right wing leading edge outboard blowout doors to correct missing sealant issues discovered during manufacturing. This sealant acts as a fuel barrier to prevent potential fuel leaks that could lead to fire hazards.

Nov 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2021-0259

[Correction] Fuselage — Tail Gearbox Fitting — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0259 is a safety directive addressing the inspection and possible replacement of tail gearbox (TGB) fittings, part numbers 3G5351A01151 and 3G5351A01152, on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. The directive mandates a one-time borescope inspection of the affected TGB fittings to detect cracks that could compromise helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Nov 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD US-2021-19-17

Equipment / Furnishings - Utility Seats and Observer Seats - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-17 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with specific Martin-Baker side facing utility and observer seats. The directive responds to an incident where a side facing utility seat detached from its wall attachment points, posing a safety risk. It mandates modification of these seats to replace the main back tube assembly to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Nov 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2021-0261

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0187

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0261 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A330 aeroplane models, including A330-201 through A330-941 variants. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 04 and Variation 4.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Nov 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0263

Equipment / Furnishings — Aft Lavatory Quick Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A321 models, specifically A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, and A321-271NX with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the replacement of the quick release pin in the aft lavatory equipment due to safety concerns. It mandates modification and reidentification of affected lavatory parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 19, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321

EASA AD US-2021-18-17

Auto Flight - Operational Program Software - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-18-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It requires inspection and potential updating of the operational program software (OPS) of the flight control computers (FCCs) to correct issues with autopilot coupled instrument landing system (ILS) approaches where the airplane may not capture or track the glideslope correctly.

Nov 18, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2014-0257-CN

CANCELLED : Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2014-0257-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the identification and replacement of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft models include various Airbus A330 and A340 variants with specific THSA part numbers 47147, 47172, and 47175. This cancellation reflects updated assessments and regulatory actions related to the THSA no-back brake efficiency issue.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2016-0065-CN

CANCELLED : Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations / ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2016-0065-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2016-0065 concerning fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 and A340 models listed in the document. The cancellation reflects updates in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 revisions for these aircraft types.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0034-CN

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2018-0034-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2018-0034 which applied to Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 models including A330-201 through A330-343 and Airbus A340 models including A340-211 through A340-643. The cancelled AD addressed time limits and maintenance checks related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items in ALS Part 1.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0190-CN

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0190-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued EASA AD 2020-0190, which applied to Airbus A330-223F, A330-243F, A340-213, and A340-313 aeroplanes. This cancellation reflects updates in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1 documents, specifically Revision 11, which introduced new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243FAirbus A340-213Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2021-0258

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0009

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0258 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models of Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to structural maintenance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This directive updates the Limit Of Validity (LOV) for structural components as specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.6.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600

EASA AD 2021-0256

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0027

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses potential fatigue cracking in the bottom wing skin panel 2 around the wing manhole access panels on aircraft equipped with Sharklets. The directive mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect and correct any cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Nov 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0254

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A380 aircraft. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the ram air turbine gearbox to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability during flight. The document applies specifically to the Airbus A380 type designation.

Nov 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-22-12

Flight Controls - Flap Control Pushrods - Cleaning / Applying Corrosion Inhibiting Compound

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 211 (November 4, 2021) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA concerning certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It addresses corrosion susceptibility in the flap control pushrod assemblies, requiring cleaning and repetitive application of corrosion inhibiting compound to prevent failure. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Nov 12, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHonda Aircraft Company HA-420Honda HA-420

EASA AD CF-2021-39

Doors — Emergency Exits — Overwing Emergency Exit Door Handle Cover — Opening Force Exceeds Design Limits

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-39 addresses an issue with the overwing emergency exit door handle cover on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive identifies that the handle cover brackets may require excessive force to open, potentially hindering emergency evacuation. This AD mandates corrective action to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Nov 11, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0245

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0225

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0245 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 series engines installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. It mandates replacement and de-pairing of certain fuel pumps affected by corrosion due to water contamination, which can cause loss of thrust control. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected engines by prohibiting installation of affected parts and engines.

Nov 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800Boeing 777