EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

Browse 4991 EASA regulations with AI-powered summaries.

EASA AD CF-2022-02

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Lower Centre Skin Panel — Corrosion Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-02 addresses corrosion damage on the horizontal stabilizer lower centre skin panel of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4549. This directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive references specific service bulletins for inspection and repair procedures.

Feb 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2022-0021

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0147

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0021 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It addresses the recalculation of life limits, replacement, and modification requirements for main gearbox suspension bar pins, fittings, and related plates. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating updated maintenance and inspection procedures for these critical components.

Feb 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2021-26-28

Fuel - Airworthiness Limitations Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Fuel - Airworthiness Limitations Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This directive addresses updated and more restrictive airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system to enhance safety. It mandates revisions to existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate these new requirements.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD US-2021-25-05

Fuselage - Crown Skin Panels - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-25-05 addresses safety concerns for The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive focuses on inspecting and replacing fuselage crown skin panels that are susceptible to widespread fatigue damage, which could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-100Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200CBoeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD US-2021-26-03

Fuselage - Frame Splice - Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 87, Number 11 Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-03 is a final rule issued by the FAA that applies to certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses widespread fatigue damage in the fuselage frame splice between stringers S-13 and S-14, requiring inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity. This directive mandates inspections for existing repairs and repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking in the affected fuselage frame splices.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD 2022-0006R2

Main Rotor Drive — Oil Cooling Fan Hub — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0006R2 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement of the main gearbox oil cooling fan hub on Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B1 models. It mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions for the affected part, part number 365A32-9204-01, to prevent potential failure that could lead to loss of lubrication and reduced helicopter control.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B1

EASA AD 2022-0020

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Box Drainage Areas and Hydraulic Connections — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It mandates inspection of the pylon box drainage areas and hydraulic connections to detect potential hydraulic fluid leaks caused by incorrect installation and torquing. The directive aims to prevent contamination and structural integrity issues in the engine pylons.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0019

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0174

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0019 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of specific wing spars, including the outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar, to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and wing box assembly dates as specified.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2022-03-20

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-20 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. It addresses interference with radio altimeters caused by 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band, which can impair critical aircraft systems during takeoff and landing. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include new limitations and operating procedures to mitigate these risks.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-8200

EASA SIB 2022-01

Aeroplanes with Cable-driven Flight Controls — Frayed Flap Extend Cables

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2022-01 is a safety information bulletin addressing frayed flap extend cables on aeroplanes with cable-driven flight controls, specifically endorsing the FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-13-27R1. This bulletin applies to all aeroplanes with cable-driven flight controls, including Textron (Cessna) US type designs. It informs owners and operators in EASA Member States about the issue and FAA recommendations without mandating regulatory action.

Jan 28, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2021-24-12

Fuel / Inert Gas System - Airworthiness Limitations / Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations - Revision

The Fuel / Inert Gas System - Airworthiness Limitations / Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It addresses updated and more restrictive airworthiness limitations and critical design configuration control limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention, the engine fuel suction feed system, and the nitrogen generation system. This directive aims to mitigate risks of fuel tank explosions and engine flameouts.

Jan 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD 2022-0018-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0029-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0018-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns with MARS A.S. ATL-88/90-1B emergency parachutes, also known commercially as ATL-15 SL. It applies to all serial numbers manufactured between 2016 and 2020 inclusive, as well as specific serial numbers with a microline cord static line extension. The directive mandates removal from service due to a risk of malfunction caused by incorrect ripcord length and static line extension dimensions.

Jan 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD 2022-0017-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0018-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0017-E is an emergency directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning MARS A.S. ATL-88/90-1B emergency parachutes, also known commercially as ATL-15SL. It applies to all variants and serial numbers of these parachutes delivered after 31 July 2021. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the ripcord length modification that may cause malfunction of the parachute during deployment.

Jan 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD US-2022-03-05

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-05

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-05 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747-8F, 747-8 series, and 777 airplanes. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to prohibit dispatch and landing operations at airports affected by 5G C-Band interference, which can disrupt radio altimeter functions critical to flight control systems. This directive aims to mitigate risks from erroneous radio altimeter data caused by interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band.

Jan 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 777Boeing 747-8FBoeing 747-8

EASA AD 2021-0287

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Restraint System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0287 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the inspection of seat belt restraint systems installed on MBB-BK117 C-2, D-2, and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10038915 or 10055175. The directive addresses potential incorrect installation of seat belt systems on pilot, co-pilot, and passenger seats supplied by Mecaer Aviation Group. It mandates a one-time inspection and corrective actions to ensure the proper functioning of safety belts.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117MBB-BK117 C-2MBB-BK117 D-2MBB-BK117 D-3

EASA AD 2022-0016-E

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0016-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for hoist attachment fittings on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 models C, C1, L, L1, and L2. The directive targets specific front upper, rear upper, and lower hoist attachment fittings with part numbers 332A87-1116-21, 332A87-1117-20, and 332A87-1176-20 respectively. It mandates inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and lead to in-flight detachment of the hoist support.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA SIB CASA-2021-03

Inaccurate Airborne Status Transmitted by Transponders and its Effect on Runway Monitoring and Conflict Alert Systems

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2021-03 addresses safety concerns related to inaccurate airborne status transmissions by integrated avionics system transponders, specifically affecting Embraer 190 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The alert highlights an occurrence at Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport where the Honeywell Primus Epic transponder on an Embraer 190 indicated airborne status prematurely during a rejected take-off, impacting runway incursion monitoring and conflict alert systems. This issue may affect other aircraft equipped with similar avionics systems that use low airborne override thresholds.

Jan 26, 2022
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD US-2022-02-15

Landing Gear - Nose Wheel Steering Servo Valve Manifold - Replacement / Aeroplane Flight Manual - Revision

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-15 is a final rule addressing all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-IV airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the nose wheel steering servo valve manifold and the incorporation of revised operating procedures into the Airplane Flight Manual to prevent un-commanded nose wheel steering turns caused by moisture freezing in the servo valve. This directive corrects a typographical error in the previously issued AD 2020-12-06 regarding the citation of the Airplane Flight Manual document.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceFlight OpsSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIVGulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-IV

EASA AD 2022-0015

Wings — Wing Upper and Lower Covers — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for the wing upper and lower covers due to potential missing Heavy Expanded Copper Foil (HECF) patches. This AD applies to certain Airbus A350 aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0014

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Seats — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for cockpit seats, specifically the Captain, First Officer, and 3rd Occupant seats. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with potential seat failures.

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