EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0090

May 18, 2022

Doors — Airbus Cabin Flex / Overwing Emergency Exit Slide Release Mechanism — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0090 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes equipped with the Airbus Cabin Flex overwing emergency exit slide release mechanism. It mandates inspection of the slide release mechanism cable lockwire and junction to ensure proper installation and functionality. This directive aims to prevent failure of emergency slide deployment during evacuations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2022-26

May 18, 2022

Engine Bleed Air — Bleed-Off Valve Failure to Close

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-26 addresses a safety issue with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engines, specifically those with serial numbers HP0194 and earlier. The directive focuses on the failure of engine bleed air bleed-off valves (BOVs) to close properly, which can cause engines to fail to achieve required power during high power applications. This directive supersedes previous AD CF-2021-37 and mandates inspections, cleaning, and design modifications to improve valve reliability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67

EASA AD 2022-0088

May 17, 2022

Hydraulic Power — Yellow Fire Shut Off Valve Grounding Wiring — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0088 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers from 0006 to 0044 inclusive. The directive addresses a modification related to the hydraulic power system, specifically the grounding wiring of the yellow engine fire shut off valve. It mandates changes to ensure the safety and reliability of the engine fire shut off valve wiring.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2022-0089

May 17, 2022

Power Plant — Aft Engine Mount Secondary Load Path — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0089 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N, A321-252NX, A321-253N, and A321-253NX aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the aft engine mount secondary load path to detect potential failures. The directive aims to prevent engine mount rupture that could lead to engine loss and loss of aircraft control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321251N251NX252N252NX253N253NX

EASA AD 2020-0236-CN

May 16, 2022

CANCELLED: Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Escape Slide / Raft Inflation Reservoir — Pressure Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0236-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the emergency escape slide and raft inflation reservoir pressure check requirements previously mandated due to a manufacturing defect in rupture disk assemblies. The cancellation removes the need for repetitive pressure checks on affected parts following updated risk assessments and corrective actions by the manufacturer.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0087

May 16, 2022

Fuel — Engine Fuel Supply Hoses — Inspection / Modification / Re-tightening

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-00087 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. It focuses on inspection, modification, and re-tightening requirements for the left-hand side engine fuel supply hoses, specifically part numbers 704A34416087 and the improved 704A34416101. The directive aims to prevent fuel flow restrictions caused by twisted hoses that could lead to engine power loss.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD CF-2021-22R1

May 16, 2022

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear (MLG) Lower Spindle Pin Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-22R1 addresses corrosion issues on the main landing gear (MLG) lower spindle pin of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates inspections and necessary repairs or replacements to prevent potential failure of this critical structural component. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2007-10R2

May 13, 2022

Flight Controls — Flaps Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2007-10R2 addresses flight control flap failures on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft, serial numbers 7003 through 7990 and 8000 onwards. The directive mandates changes to the Airplane Flight Manual, operational procedures, training, and maintenance actions to mitigate risks associated with flap malfunctions, which can lead to increased landing distances and fuel consumption during diversions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19

EASA AD G-2022-0010-E

May 13, 2022

Fuel - Fuel Cylinders (for balloons) – Temporary Withdrawal from Service

UK CAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0010-E addresses a safety issue affecting all balloons equipped with Cameron Balloons Ltd fuel cylinders Part Number CB2990 (Alugas), specifically those with serial numbers OC25001 to OC25202 and QI14001 to QI14494. This directive applies to hot-air balloons and airships manufactured by Cameron Balloons Ltd and other associated manufacturers. It mandates the temporary withdrawal from service of these fuel cylinders due to detected cracks that could cause propane leaks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Cameron Balloons Ltd Balloon
  • Cameron Balloons Ltd Airship

EASA AD 2022-0086

May 13, 2022

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Actuator — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0086 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the tail rotor actuator (TRA) on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the bolts connecting the cardan-pivot joint with the piston rod of the TRA to detect wear and prevent potential bolt failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopter model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2

EASA AD BR-2022-05-02

May 13, 2022

Wing Tip Connections - Inspection / Airworthiness Limitations - Update

Brazilian Emergency Airworthiness Directive EAD No. 2022-05-02 addresses inspection and airworthiness limitations updates for Embraer S.A. ERJ 170-200 series aircraft models STD, LR, SU, and LL equipped with specific wing tip spar part numbers. This directive mandates inspections for cracks in the wing tip connection areas and updates to maintenance intervals to prevent in-flight detachment of wing tips. It applies to aircraft registered in Brazil and not yet modified by Embraer Service Bulletin 170-57-0072.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 170200

EASA AD 2021-0044R1

May 12, 2022

Electrical Power — Overhead Panel — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0044R1 is an updated safety directive addressing electrical power system inspections on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates detailed inspections of the overhead panel wiring to detect chafing and potential short circuits that could cause fire hazards. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these helicopter models and includes instructions for repetitive inspections and corrective actions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2022-0085

May 12, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0085 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 related to damage tolerance maintenance tasks as specified in Airbus's Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 09. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the listed Airbus models and ensures continued safe operation through mandatory maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0084

May 11, 2022

Fuselage — Tailboom / Fin Spar Cap — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0084 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA that applies to Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the left-hand fin spar cap, part number 212-030-447-117, and the adjacent fin skin to detect fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive provides inspection instructions based on Leonardo service bulletins SB 212-213 and SB 412-168.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0083

May 11, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0083 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2 series engines, including models 2D, 2E, 2H, 2L2, and 2N. These engines are commonly installed on helicopters such as Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (H125), EC 130 T2 (H130), MBB-BK117 D-2 (EC 145 T2 or H145), Korea Aerospace Industries LAH and LCH, and AVIC AC312E. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest SAFRAN ARRIEL 2 maintenance manuals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Safran ARRIEL 2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2
  • MBB-BK117 D-2
  • Korea Aerospace Industries LAH
  • Korea Aerospace Industries LCH
  • AVIC AC312E

EASA AD 2018-0226-CN

May 10, 2022

CANCELLED: Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Centre Box Top Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0226-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive addressing inspection and repair of the horizontal stabilizer centre box top skin on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft include various A330 and A340 models with specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. This cancellation reflects that the inspection requirements have been incorporated into the Airworthiness Limitations Section, making the original directive redundant.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2022-08-14

May 10, 2022

Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 88 (May 6, 2022) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection' is a new airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing 747-8F series airplanes. It addresses reports of cracking in the fuselage crown stringers between station 740 and 1000, specifically stringers S-7 to S-12. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and applicable on-condition repairs to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478F

EASA AD 2022-0081

May 10, 2022

Superseded by EASA ADR 2024-0117

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0117 is an informational document regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. Since there are currently no TP400-D6 engines in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves as a recommendation to military airworthiness authorities to issue their own directives for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2022-0082

May 10, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0082 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 safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus's Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 08. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft models by enforcing maintenance and replacement tasks for life-limited components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321