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EASA AD US-2021-21-09

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Register document titled 'Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Repetitive Inspections' is a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-21-09) issued by the FAA affecting The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections for cracking in the webs of the aft pressure bulkhead and corrective actions if necessary. It also includes inspections for existing repairs on newly included airplanes to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900

EASA AD CF-2021-36

Navigation — Head-up Display (HUD) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) Misalignment

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-36 addresses a misalignment issue between the Head-up Display (HUD) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft with serial numbers 70006 to 70084. This directive mandates calibration of the HUD and updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to correct lateral offset errors observed during production. The directive aims to ensure accurate HUD and SVS alignment to maintain safe landing operations.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD CF-2021-37

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2022-26

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-37 addresses issues with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engines, specifically those with serial number HP0138 and earlier. It mandates inspections and replacements of engine bleed air bleed-off valves (BOVs) to prevent failure to close due to contamination. This directive supersedes previous AD CF-2021-20 and related alternative means of compliance.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67

EASA AD 2021-0244

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment is an amendment document concerning the WSK PZL-SWIDNIK S.A. SW4 helicopter type designation. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations related to time limits and maintenance checks for this specific aircraft model. The document aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety compliance for the SW4 helicopter.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik SW4

EASA AD 2021-0242

Fuselage — Door Stop Fitting Holes at Frame 66/68 — Inspection / Repair

The document titled 'Fuselage — Door Stop Fitting Holes at Frame 66/68 — Inspection / Repair' is an AIRBUS S.A.S. type designation applicable to the A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses inspection and repair requirements related to the door stop fitting holes located at fuselage frames 66 and 68. The document provides guidance to ensure structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft components.

Nov 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0243

Landing Gear — Tailwheel Cable — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG JS-MD 3 (powered) sailplanes with serial numbers up to 3.MD064 inclusive. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the tailwheel cable on these sailplanes. It mandates a modification to install a tension spring on the tailwheel cable to prevent interference with the fuel pump and landing gear control cable.

Nov 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD SingleM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD 3

EASA AD 2021-0241

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0205

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0241 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of the wing front spar vertical stringers to detect and prevent cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft. This directive applies to various Airbus models except those modified with specific structural reinforcements related to sharklet installations.

Nov 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0240

Rotors Flight Control — Main / Tail Servo Control Systems — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0240 is an airworthiness directive affecting all serial numbers of Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B helicopters. It addresses the main and tail rotor servo control systems, specifically the Main Servo Control System (P/N M673A80A1005) and Tail Servo Control System (P/N M673A80A1006). The directive mandates replacement of certain affected servo control parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2021-0239

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gearbox / Particle Detectors — Inspection / Modification / Replacement

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gearbox / Particle Detectors — Inspection / Modification / Replacement' is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It addresses mandatory maintenance checks and inspections related to the main gearbox and particle detectors, including requirements for their inspection, modification, or replacement. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by establishing clear maintenance time limits and procedures.

Nov 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2021-0229

Wings — Outer Flaps and Tabs — Identification/ Inspection (Improper Heat Treatment) / Replacement (Wrong Material)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0229 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It focuses on the identification, inspection, and replacement of outer flaps and tabs that may have been improperly heat-treated or manufactured from the wrong material. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the structural integrity of these flap components.

Nov 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0237-E

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Handles Snap Wire — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0237-E is an emergency directive addressing a potential unsafe condition in ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes related to the engine fire handles snap wire. It applies to multiple ATR 42 and ATR 72 models except certain serial numbers and mandates inspection of the fire handles to ensure proper installation. The directive aims to prevent failure of the engine fire handle operation in case of an engine fire.

Nov 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD CF-2021-34

Fuselage — Tailboom — Lower Skin Cracking

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-34 addresses a structural issue involving lower skin cracking on the tailboom of Bell Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 53000 through 53900, 53911 through 54166, 54300 and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections and maintenance actions to detect and correct fatigue cracks near the horizontal stabilizer cutout to ensure continued airworthiness. This AD is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427 and applies to affected Bell 407 helicopters.

Nov 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 407Bell Textron Canada Limited 407

EASA AD 2021-0110-CN

CANCELLED: Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Fork Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2021-0110-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2021-0110 concerning the inspection and replacement of the nose landing gear fork assembly on Pilatus PC-12 series aeroplanes. This cancellation applies to all PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aircraft with affected nose landing gear parts. The notice confirms that the previously identified corrosion issue on the nose landing gear fork assembly is no longer considered an unsafe condition requiring mandatory action.

Nov 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-12Pilatus PC-12Pilatus PC-12/45Pilatus PC-12/47Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0238

Fuel — Fuel Tank Vent Lines — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0238 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 69006 to 69125 inclusive (except 69040) and serial numbers 69130, 69132, 69133, 69134, 69136, and 69139. The directive mandates inspection of the fuel tank vent lines to ensure they are free from obstructions caused by excessive sealant. This inspection aims to prevent potential fuel starvation that could lead to dual engine flame out.

Nov 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo AW169

EASA AD 2020-0182R1

Fuselage — Centre Wing Fairings / Frame 5 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0182R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus Defence & Space C-212 aeroplanes, specifically targeting the fuselage centre wing fairings at frame 5. The directive mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracks near the wing leading edge on both left and right sides to ensure structural integrity. It applies to multiple C-212 variants and includes instructions for corrective actions and optional structural reinforcement.

Oct 29, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space C-212

EASA AD 2021-0236

Landing Gear — Landing Gear Sliding Tube — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0236 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses potential structural failures in Nose Landing Gear (NLG) and Main Landing Gear (MLG) sliding tubes due to overheat damage and improper repairs. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected landing gear sliding tubes to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 29, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2021-20-19

Fuel - Fuel Tank Ignition Prevention and Nitrogen Generation System Airworthiness Limitations - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

Fuel - Fuel Tank Ignition Prevention and Nitrogen Generation System Airworthiness Limitations - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA that applies to certain Boeing 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. It mandates revisions to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The directive aims to mitigate the risk of fuel tank explosions caused by ignition sources within fuel tanks.

Oct 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 767Boeing 767-200Boeing 767-300Boeing 767-300FBoeing 767-400ER

EASA AD 2021-0235-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA EMERGENCY AD 2021-0283-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0235-E is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue on Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with modification 074581. It mandates repetitive inspections of the rear transmission shaft bearing support rivets and surrounding structure to detect cracks or damage. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and loss of yaw control.

Oct 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2021-0233

Fuselage — Bulk Cargo Door Frames — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0233 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, specifically models A330-201 through A330-343 with manufacturer serial numbers up to 1779 inclusive. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for bulk cargo door frames to detect and correct fatigue-related cracks in frame attachment holes treated with Tartaric Sulfuric Anodising or Chromic Acid Anodising. It mandates specific inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential in-flight loss of bulk cargo doors.

Oct 27, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA SIB SAFO21006

Inadvertent Pilot Activation of Go-Around Mode

SAFO 21006 Safety Alert for Operators warns about the risk of inadvertent pilot activation of the go-around mode on Boeing 757 and 767 airplanes. This alert follows a fatal accident involving a Boeing 767-375BCF where unintended go-around mode activation contributed to a steep dive and crash. The document highlights the proximity of the speedbrake lever to the go-around switches as a factor in accidental activation during turbulence.

Oct 27, 2021
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 767