EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Auto Flight System — Airplane Flight Manual Limitations and Emergency Procedures — Velocity Decay during Low Level Flight Using Altitude Capture in One Engine Inoperative Conditions

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-12R1 is a Canadian regulatory update addressing the Auto Flight System limitations and emergency procedures related to velocity decay during low level flight using altitude capture in one engine inoperative conditions. It applies specifically to Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes with serial numbers 20003 through 20867. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to better handle altitude capture modes during engine failure scenarios.

Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD CF-2022-31

Engine — High Pressure Turbine — 2nd-Stage Disk with Suspected Material Defect

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-31 is issued by Transport Canada concerning Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines installed with specific high pressure turbine (HPT) 2nd-stage disks suspected of having a material defect. The directive applies to disks with part number 30P3182-01 and serial numbers A004D8X1 and A004E9K3. This AD addresses a potential safety risk related to uncontained HPT disk failure that could lead to engine damage and compromised aircraft safety.

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307

EASA AD G-2022-0011

IPECO HOLDINGS Ltd — Pilot and Co-pilot Seats — Modification / Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0011 addresses safety concerns related to IPECO HOLDINGS Limited Type 3A063 pilot and co-pilot seats installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to prevent unexpected rearward movement of flight crew seats during critical phases of flight. It applies to all serial numbers of affected seat part numbers listed in the directive.

ATR 42
ATR 72

EASA AD 2022-0106

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 10, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items necessary for continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2022-0105

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1E – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0105 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 12 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0051

[Correction] Fuselage — Rear Structure Junction Frame Reinforcement Angles — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0051 is a corrective directive addressing inspection requirements for the rear structure junction frame reinforcement angles on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It applies to specific serial numbers and affected parts, including junction frames reinforced by modification 073215 or equipped with certain reinforcement angles. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to tail boom loss and specifies optional modification as a terminating action.

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD US-2022-11-19

Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 105 (June 1, 2022) Final Rule titled "Fuel / Oil — Check Valves — Inspection / Replacement" is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-11-19) addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters. It targets engine oil check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 and fuel check valve P/N 209-062-607-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace with specific markings and manufacturing dates. The directive mandates inspection and replacement procedures to mitigate risks associated with cracked check valves.

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

EASA AD 2022-0104

Main Rotor — Mast / Screws / Cover Plate — Replacement / Inspection / Oil Sample Analysis

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0104 is an airworthiness directive applicable to all Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP helicopters. It addresses issues related to the main rotor mast (MRM), specifically the mast screws and cover plate, requiring replacement, inspection, and oil sample analysis to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive aims to prevent corrosion and potential failure of critical parts in the main gearbox caused by water ingress due to improper installation of the MRM cover plate and incorrect screws.

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2022-0103

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0103 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes of all serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
Pilatus PC-12
Pilatus PC-12/45
Pilatus PC-12/47
Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2017-0237R1

Jun 8, 2022

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0237R1 is a regulatory update addressing the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It focuses on modifications related to the Electrical Load Sensing Device (ELSD) installation and activation to ensure proper detection of primary load path failures in the THSA. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 Family models.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0102

Jun 8, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0102 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 08. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and performance of maintenance tasks within specified intervals.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2022-30

Jun 7, 2022

Flight Controls — Flap Fail on Approach

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-30 addresses a flap, slat, or slat-flap failure issue on approach for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) to modify procedures related to flap failure warnings. This AD aims to prevent unexpected stall warnings and stick shaker activation caused by resetting the slat flap control unit during flight.

Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD US-2022-09-08

Jun 7, 2022

Stabilizers - Main Torque Box Skin Panel and Rear Spar Root Fitting - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-08 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the main torque box (MTB) skin panel and rear spar root fitting for cracking and delamination due to reports of a missing shim at a critical joint. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft by requiring specific inspection and corrective actions.

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2022-0100

Jun 2, 2022

Fuselage — Belly Fairing Torsion Box — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0100 is an official regulatory document addressing the modification of the belly fairing torsion box on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and mandates changes to improve the structural integrity of affected parts. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8153.

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0101-E

Jun 2, 2022

Wings — Outer Wing Connection — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0101-E is an emergency directive addressing a structural issue in Stemme AG S12 powered sailplanes, specifically affecting outer wing connections with part numbers 012403 (right-hand side) and 012402 (left-hand side). The directive mandates inspection of these outer wing connections due to a production deviation causing incorrect positioning of glass-fibre reinforced plastic blocks in the outer wing spar. This AD applies to Stemme S12 sailplanes with serial numbers 12-002 to 12-042 inclusive and 12-044.

Stemme Ag S12

EASA AD 2022-0098

Aircraft Flight Manual — Section Limitations / Normal Procedures — Amendment; Flight Controls — Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment / Primary Flight Control Computers — Modification (Software Update)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0098 is an amendment affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with certain flight control software standards. It addresses issues related to the primary flight control computers (PRIM) software that could lead to loss of elevator control. The directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual, Master Minimum Equipment List, and installation of a software update to ensure continued safe operation.

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0097

Equipment / Furnishings — Instrument Flight Rules Screens — Removal

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0097 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB-BK117 helicopter models. It mandates the removal of specific Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) screens installed on these helicopters to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
Airbus Helicopters EC635
MBB-BK117

EASA SIB AIR-22-06R1

Safety Information Bulletin

SAFRAN Evacuation Systems Rupture Disc Assembly P/N B14268-1

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin FAA SAIB: AIR-22-06R1 is an informational bulletin addressing the rupture disc assembly part number B14268-1 used in evacuation systems on certain Transport Category airplanes. It informs operators about a potential issue where the rupture disc assembly may activate below 160°F, causing the compressed gas reservoir to vent and rendering inflatable emergency equipment inoperative. The bulletin references multiple Safran service bulletins for affected aircraft models to guide replacement procedures.

EASA AD 2022-0099

Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Bolts – Inspection /; Clearance Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0099 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It focuses on inspection, clearance checks, and modifications related to the horizontal stabilizer attachment bolts and fittings to prevent potential in-flight loss of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive applies to all EC 175 B helicopters except those modified with AH mod 9U9A05341.

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2022-11-10

Wing Splice Assembly Life Limit - Amendment

The Wing Splice Assembly Life Limit - Amendment is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-11-10) addressing certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-600TP airplanes. It mandates a reduction in the life limit of the wing splice assembly part number 46W57A100-001 due to testing that revealed potential premature failure. This directive aims to enhance safety by preventing wing splice assembly failures that could lead to loss of airplane control.