EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0034

Engine — Outer Liner Dilution Tube — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0034 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the outer liner dilution tube on GE Aviation Czech M601 and H-series engines. It applies to multiple engine models including M601D, M601E, M601F, M601Z, H75, H80, and H85 series, which are installed on various aircraft such as the Air Tractor AT-400 and AT-500 series, Grumman G-164 series, and Viking Air DHC-3 Otter among others. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections of specific outer liner parts to detect cracks and prevent potential engine power loss.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85Ge Aviation Czech M601Air Tractor AT-400Air Tractor AT-500Grumman G-164Viking Air DHC-3 Otter

EASA AD CF-2022-08

Fuel - Fuel Distribution — Fuel Feed System Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-08 addresses fuel feed system damage in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for mechanical wear on engine fuel feed system tubes and connections to prevent fuel imbalance and operational issues. It applies to aircraft with specific serial numbers and references ACLP Service Bulletin BD500-282006 for inspection procedures.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2022-04-09

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-13-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-09 is a final rule addressing certain AVOX System Inc. (formerly Scott Aviation) oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies installed on various transport airplanes, including Boeing 737 Next Generation and 777 series models. The directive targets assemblies with oxygen leakage caused by improper spacing between valve components, which could lead to insufficient oxygen supply or ignition risks during depressurization events.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737 Next GenerationBoeing 777

EASA AD G-2022-0005

Navigation — Inertial Reference Units Magnetic Variation - Inspection

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0005 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of magnetic variation data in Honeywell Inertial Reference Units (IRUs) installed on all models and serial numbers of AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. The directive focuses on IRUs with part numbers HG2001BC02 and HG2001BC04, which use outdated magnetic variation lookup tables from 1990 and 1995 respectively. It mandates assessment and updating of magnetic variation data to ensure navigation accuracy.

Mar 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJAvro 146-RJ

EASA AD 2022-0033

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment' pertains to the Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG BR700-710 engine model. It provides updated instructions and amendments to the existing time limits and maintenance checks within the maintenance programme for this specific engine type. This amendment ensures that maintenance schedules and time limits remain current and aligned with operational safety requirements.

Mar 3, 2022
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710

EASA AD CF-2022-06

Oxygen System — Crew Oxygen Line Contamination

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-06 addresses contamination in the crew oxygen lines of MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, including models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates cleaning and flushing procedures to remove lubricant contamination from oxygen tubes that may pose fire and health risks. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and tube part numbers installed after certain dates as detailed in MHIRJ Service Bulletin 670BA-35-016 Revision B.

Mar 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD US-2022-04-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-17-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-04 is a final rule addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. and Continental Motors reciprocating engines, including models C-125, C145, IO-360, IO-470, IO-550, O-300, O-470, TSIO-360, TSIO-520, and IO-520 with specific oil filter adapters installed. This directive mandates replacing the oil filter adapter fiber gasket with a copper gasket to prevent power loss caused by oil starvation. The AD is effective March 29, 2022.

Mar 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtContinental Aerospace Technologies, C-125Continental Aerospace Technologies, C145Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300 (RR)Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520

EASA AD 2020-0227R1

Electrical Routing — Electrical Harness Routes 1M and 1S-1V — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0227R1 is a regulatory update addressing electrical harness routing modifications on ATR 72-212A aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1165 to 1627 excluding certain exceptions. The directive mandates changes to the electrical harness routes 1M and 1S-1V and the rotation of the de-icing pipe coupling to prevent potential wire damage. This AD applies to ATR 72 aircraft manufactured by ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional.

Mar 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR ATR 72-212A

EASA AD G-2022-0004

Undercarriage — Nose Landing Gear Axle — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0004 addresses the inspection requirements for nose landing gear axles on BAE Systems HS 748 aeroplanes. It applies to all models and serial numbers of HS 748 aircraft fitted with nose landing gear axles bearing part number 200143303 manufactured before 2021. The directive mandates repeat inspections to detect cracking caused by decarburisation in the steel material of the axle.

Mar 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) HS748BAE Systems HS 748

EASA AD 2022-0031

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection — Master Minimum Equipment List — Temporary Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0031 addresses the inspection and operational restrictions related to the Pneumatic Overheat Detection System sensing elements installed on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific overheat detection system parts produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leaks. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List and temporary operational restrictions until inspections and necessary replacements are completed.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0283R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0028

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0283R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with modification 074581. It mandates repetitive inspections of the rear transmission shaft bearing support rivets and local structure to detect cracks or rivet degradation that could lead to tail rotor drive shaft failure and loss of yaw control.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2022-0030

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0210

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the inner cap and web horizontal flange at frame 68 stringer 22 to detect cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. The directive applies to specific Airbus models except those with certain production modifications or service bulletin embodiments.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-05-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-04 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737 series airplanes except the 737-200 and -200C models equipped with the SP-77 flight control system. The directive responds to interference risks from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters and related aircraft systems during critical flight phases. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include specific operating procedures to mitigate these interference effects.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA CZIB CZIB-2022-01R13

Airspace of Ukraine

The document titled Airspace of Ukraine is a Conflict Zones Information Bulletin (CZIB) issued by EASA addressing the closure and safety risks of Ukrainian airspace at all altitudes within specified Flight Information Regions due to ongoing military conflict. It affects all civil aviation operators, including EASA and third country operators authorized by EASA, operating in FIR LVIV, KYIV, DNIPRO, SIMFEROPOL, and ODESA. The bulletin highlights the high risk posed by military activities and warfare systems to civil flights in these areas.

Feb 24, 2022
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2022-04-07

Engine Fuel & Control - Fuel Metering Unit Bypass Valve Plug - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-07 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines installed on Boeing 747-8F and 787-10 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the fuel metering unit (FMU) bypass valve plug to prevent unsafe conditions. The AD aims to mitigate risks of in-flight shutdowns caused by improperly torqued FMU BPV plugs.

Feb 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnxBoeing 747-8FBoeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2022-03-15

Fuel - Resistive Fuel Probe Interface - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive AD 2022-03-15 is a final rule addressing various airplanes modified with Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System installed under STC No. SA01899WI or Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display installed under STC No. SA02658SE. The directive targets fuel quantity indication errors caused by the resistive fuel probe interface, which can lead to inaccurate fuel readings. This AD applies to multiple aircraft models equipped with these Garmin systems and aims to ensure accurate fuel quantity display.

Feb 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2022-05-01

Wings - Spoiler Assemblies - Removal

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 35 (February 22, 2022) - Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-01 issued by the FAA addresses certain Learjet, Inc. airplanes including Models 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, 55C, and 60. This directive targets spoiler assemblies that had their FAA-approved life limits improperly extended by a repair station, posing a safety risk. The AD mandates removal of these spoiler assemblies from service and prohibits their reinstallation to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLearjet, 31Learjet, 35Learjet, 36Learjet, 55Learjet, 60Learjet 35Learjet 35ALearjet 36Learjet 36ALearjet 55Learjet 55BLearjet 55CLearjet 60

EASA AD 2022-0028

Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Normal Procedures — Amendment / Navigation — Master Minimum Equipment List — Integrated Standby Instrument System — Amendment / Flight Controls — Elevator Aileron Computer System - Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific affected Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) systems. This directive addresses potential unsafe conditions related to erroneous airspeed indications during take-off caused by certain ELAC standards. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List, as well as modification of the flight control system through ELAC upgrades.

Feb 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD G-2021-0016R1

Fuselage - Left Hand Nose Landing Gear Well Sidewall & Retraction Jack Attachment — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0016R1 mandates inspections of the fuselage left-hand nose landing gear well sidewall and retraction jack attachment on all BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes, excluding those under the Supplementary Structural Inspection Document programme. This directive addresses cracking found in the retraction jack attachment boss that could compromise structural integrity and crew safety. It requires compliance with BAE Systems ISB 53-152 Revision 8 inspection procedures.

Feb 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146AVRO 146-RJ

EASA AD BR-2022-02-02

Integrated Modular Avionics — Engine Indication and Crew Alert System Software - Update

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-02-02 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates a software update for the Engine Indication and Crew Alert System (EICAS) on Embraer S.A. model EMB-545 airplanes, also known as Praetor 500. This directive applies to aircraft that have incorporated Embraer Service Bulletin N. 550-00-0011 or equivalent factory modifications. The update addresses a critical issue in the takeoff configuration warning logic to enhance flight safety.

Feb 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-545Embraer EMB-550