EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD G-2022-0002

Auto Flight — Autopilot Disconnect — Modification

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0002 is issued for all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 aeroplanes. This directive addresses a safety issue related to the autopilot system's disconnect logic, specifically ensuring the autopilot disconnects appropriately when manual pitch inputs or electric pitch trim switches are operated. The directive mandates a modification to the autopilot engagement circuit to enhance flight safety.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146

EASA AD 2022-0027

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0260

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0027 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe Life Items as specified in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-623 issue 21. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to implement maintenance tasks and life limits according to the latest approved instructions.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD US-2022-04-05

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-12

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-05 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 757 and 767 airplanes. It addresses interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band that can disrupt radio altimeter functions and related aircraft systems during critical flight phases. The directive requires updates to the airplane flight manual to include specific operating procedures to mitigate these risks.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 767

EASA AD G-2022-0003

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme - Amendment

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0003 addresses the HS 748 aeroplanes, all models and serial numbers. This directive mandates compliance with the updated Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme as defined in BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Ltd document, HS 748 CPCP Revision 4. It ensures continued airworthiness by specifying maintenance and inspection requirements related to corrosion control.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) HS748BAE SYSTEMS HS 748

EASA AD CF-2022-04

Fuselage — Painted Radome Diverter Strips

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-04 addresses the issue of painted radome lightning diverter strips on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 55070, 55075, 55080, 55084, 55085, 55096, and 55099. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the radome to ensure lightning protection effectiveness. This directive aims to maintain the safety and airworthiness of affected aircraft by preventing lightning damage to critical avionics.

Feb 16, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0002R1

Stabilizers — Rudder — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0002R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of rudders on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to rudders modified according to specific Airbus Service Bulletins and aims to ensure structural integrity by mandating inspections and corrective actions. The directive covers all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Feb 16, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-02-09

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Disks - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-09 supersedes the previous AD 2021-11-15 and applies to International Aero Engines AG V2500 series turbofan engines, including models V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5. This directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage and 2nd-stage disks and requires replacement if defects are found. It clarifies inspection compliance times, especially for disks transferred from high-thrust to low-thrust engine models.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5

EASA AD US-2022-03-16

Engine - Turbine Compressor Discharge Pressure Bolted Joint - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-16 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the compressor discharge pressure (CDP) bolted joint due to findings of sheared CDP bolts during engine shop visits, which could cause damage to critical engine components. The directive also requires reassembly of the CDP bolted joint using a specified torque wrench to ensure safety.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD US-2021-26-10

Equipment / Furnishings - BMS 8-39 Urethane Foam Fire-Retardant Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-10 addresses certain Boeing 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 urethane foam seals used in various areas of these aircraft due to deterioration of their fire-retardant properties over time. This directive aims to maintain fire safety by ensuring proper sealing in critical compartments.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400DBoeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2022-03-19

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment

The Federal Register document titled "Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for General Electric Company Passport 20-17BB1A, 20-18BB1A, and 20-19BB1A model turbofan engines. It addresses a manufacturing quality issue affecting certain high-pressure turbine rotor stage 1 disks. The directive mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the maintenance manual and the operator's continuous airworthiness maintenance program to reduce the life limit of these disks.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric Passport 20

EASA AD US-2022-03-23

Flight Controls - Rudder Yaw Servo Software - Update

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-23 addresses a safety issue affecting certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 300, 300LW, B300, and B300C airplanes. This directive mandates updating the yaw servo software in the GSA 9000 system to prevent motor position faults that disable the rudder boost function during critical flight conditions. The update aims to maintain safe flight control and prevent potential loss of airplane control.

Feb 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 300 (Super King Air)Textron Aviation 300Textron Aviation 300LWTextron Aviation B300Textron Aviation B300C

EASA AD 22-001R1

Fuselage — Supporting Struts Rod Ends at Frame 58 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 22-001R1 is a proposed directive addressing inspection requirements for supporting struts rod ends at frame 58 on Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It targets specific part numbers T7.92.0671.230.000.70 and T7.92.0671.255.000.70 installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect fatigue fractures that could compromise structural integrity.

Feb 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B

EASA AD US-2022-02-01

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-09-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-01 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with main rotor stationary swashplate assemblies part numbers 92104-15011-042 or 92104-15011-043 that have accumulated 1,600 or more total hours time-in-service. This directive requires repetitive visual inspections of the swashplate assembly to detect cracks, nicks, dents, or scratches to prevent potential failure. The AD was issued due to the discovery of cracks that could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

Feb 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD US-2022-02-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-06-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-02 is a final rule addressing unsafe conditions in Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters. It targets defective main rotor hub strap pins, part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS", which have been linked to a fatal accident due to pin failure causing rotor detachment.

Feb 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. 204BBell Textron Inc. 205ABell Textron Inc. 205A-1Bell Textron Inc. 205BBell Textron Inc. 210Bell Textron Inc. 212

EASA AD CF-2020-18R2

Indicating / Recording System — Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Prohibit the use of Map-Mode on Left Hand Side and Right Hand Side Display Units

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-18R2 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters with serial numbers 57001 through 57369, 57371, and 57373. This directive addresses issues with the Rogerson Kratos Display Units (DUs) and Garmin GTN 750/650 software that cause unexpected power cycles and loss of critical flight information during flight. It mandates prohibiting the use of Map-Mode on the Left Hand Side and Right Hand Side Display Units and disables the TCAS Pop-up mode to prevent display failures.

Feb 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429Bell Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD BR-2022-02-01

SUPERSEDED BY ANAC AD 2023-12-01

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-01 is an official regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer S.A. ERJ 170 series airplanes, including models ERJ 170-100 and ERJ 170-200 variants. This directive mandates revisions to maintenance programs and requires structural modifications to address widespread fatigue damage risks in certain structural elements of these aircraft.

Feb 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 170-100Embraer ERJ 170-200

EASA AD 2022-0024

THALES AVS FRANCE SAS - Flight Management Computer 2 / Navigation Modules — Operational Limitations / Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0024 addresses operational limitations and amendments related to the Thales AVS France SAS Flight Management Computer 2 Navigation Modules, specifically Part Number C13084CA03. These modules are installed on aircraft including the Dassault Br.1150 Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aeroplanes. The directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual and updates to navigation software to mitigate erroneous guidance issues in certain flight management system procedures.

Feb 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtDassault Br.1150 Atlantique 2

EASA AD 2022-0023

Air Conditioning — Air Conditioning System — Deactivation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0023 is an airworthiness directive addressing the air conditioning system on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It targets helicopters with specific serial numbers equipped with an affected air conditioning system soft start unit part number ES59185-2 installed on compressor/condenser pallets P/N 135-0553-1 or P/N 135-0566-2. The directive mandates deactivation of the air conditioning system to prevent electrical malfunctions.

Feb 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2022-0022

Flight Controls — Aileron Servo Controls — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0022 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of aileron servo controls on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific part numbers of aileron servo controls that may suffer from a fatigue issue potentially leading to failure or detachment, which could reduce aircraft control. It mandates removal of affected parts and installation of serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861