EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Airplane Flight Manual - Sections Limitations and Procedures - Amendment

The Airplane Flight Manual - Sections Limitations and Procedures - Amendment is a final rule Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA affecting Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. It addresses unsafe conditions related to unintended alpha limiter engagement during landing flare in unstable air, which has caused high rate of descent landings and airplane damage. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manuals to incorporate more restrictive limitations and procedures.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIG500G600

EASA AD 2020-0075-CN

CANCELLED: Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Limitations / Procedures — Amendment

The document titled CANCELLED: Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Limitations / Procedures — Amendment pertains to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII aircraft. It addresses changes related to the airplane flight manual sections concerning limitations and procedures. However, the document has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Other

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII
Gulfstream GVII

EASA AD 2019-0138R1

[Correction] Stabilizers — Elevators — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0138R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for the stabilizers and elevators on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections of specific left hand and right hand elevator parts to detect and correct disbonding caused by water ingress, which could compromise structural integrity and flight control. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Airbus A330
Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2022-10-04

Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-10-04) addressing certain Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of specific stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools suspected of containing foreign material embedded in the billet used for manufacturing. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the high-pressure compressor stage 8 rotor disk and associated engine and aircraft damage.

Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2022-08-12

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-08-12 is a final rule affecting all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It supersedes AD 2020-21-17 and addresses issues related to skin cracking, shim migration, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness at the upper link drag fittings and engine drag fitting joints. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and on-condition corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the engine strut attachment.

Boeing 757

EASA AD 2022-0080

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Wings – Centre Wing Box Fasteners – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0080 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 an unsafe condition related to the centre wing box fasteners on these aircraft models. It mandates replacement of certain fasteners and the application of additional head nut cap protection to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0079-E

May 5, 2022

Flight Controls – Master Minimum Equipment List – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0079-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with the Flight Control and Guidance System X13 standard. It addresses a fault in the primary flight control computers that could cause both elevator actuators to be incorrectly flagged as faulty, potentially leading to loss of elevator control. The directive mandates operational and dispatch restrictions to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD CF-2022-25

May 5, 2022

Landing Gear — Introduction of New Brake Accumulator Life Limit

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-25 introduces a new brake accumulator life limit for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60046. This directive updates maintenance requirements to prevent brake accumulator failures that could lead to loss of hydraulic pressure and braking capability. It supersedes the previous AD CF-2022-14 and corrects certain service bulletin references.

Safety Information Bulletin

Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA SIB AIR-22-10

May 4, 2022

Engine Cowling System - Quarter-Turn Fastener Maintenance Information

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-22-10 provides maintenance information regarding the engine cowling system quarter-turn fasteners on Textron Aviation Inc. turbofan-powered airplanes. These fasteners, used on engine nacelle cowl doors and related components, have been linked to incidents of cowl damage and separation, potentially affecting airplane handling. The bulletin addresses the hazards associated with improper installation and maintenance of these fasteners and offers guidance to pilots, owners, operators, and maintenance personnel.

Textron Aviation 400 (Beechjet)
Textron Aviation 4000 (Horizon)
Textron Aviation 500
Textron Aviation 550 (Citation)
Textron Aviation 510 (Mustang)
Textron Aviation 525 (CitationJet)
Textron Aviation 560
Textron Aviation 560XL
Textron Aviation 650
Textron Aviation 680
Textron Aviation 700 (Longitude)
Textron Aviation 750 (Citation X)
Textron Aviation BAe
Textron Aviation BH
Textron Aviation DH
Textron Aviation HS.125
Textron Aviation Hawker
Textron Aviation MU-300 (Diamond)

EASA AD 2022-0078

May 4, 2022

Fuselage — Door Frames Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0078 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300-600 and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of rivet heads at specific door frame holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models and requires repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current inspections.

Airbus A300-600
Airbus A310

EASA PAD 20-166

May 2, 2022

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 20-166 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC135 models P1, P2, P3, T1, T2, T3, including variants limited to CDS, CPDS, P2+, and T2+, as well as P3H and T3H. The withdrawal follows the publication of updated Airworthiness Limitations Sections by Airbus Helicopters and the issuance of EASA AD 2022-0067, which already mandates the required inspections. This withdrawal clarifies that the proposed directive is no longer necessary.

Proposed AD

Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635

EASA AD 2022-0076

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0076 is an amendment addressing the Arcus M and Arcus powered sailplanes, as well as Ventus-3M powered sailplanes manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. This directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to include daily checks of the lower rudder attachment to detect potential axial play. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of these sailplanes by preventing restricted rudder movement.

Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus
Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes
Schempp-Hirth Arcus M
Schempp-Hirth Arcus
Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3M

EASA AD 2022-0044R1

Engine — Modification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0044R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to Solo 2350 C and 2350 D engines installed on DG-Flugzeugbau Model DG-1000T and certain Schempp-Hirth powered sailplanes. It mandates modifications and inspections of specific excentre shaft/axle parts to prevent shaft failure and propeller detachment. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these engines and includes life limits and installation prohibitions for affected parts.

Solo Kleinmotoren Gmbh 2350
DG-Flugzeugbau DG-1000T
Schempp-Hirth powered sailplanes

EASA AD US-2022-06-07

Fuselage - Forward Outer Chords of the Pivot Bulkhead - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the forward outer chords of the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead to detect fatigue cracking, including repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the longeron fitting and bulkhead assembly structure. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the forward outer chord that could lead to loss of horizontal stabilizer control.

Boeing 777200300

EASA AD 2022-0077-E

Rotors Flight Control — Flight Control Flexball Cables — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0077-E is an emergency directive addressing flight control flexball cables on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, EC 135, EC 635, and MBB-BK 117 series. The directive identifies specific part numbers and serial numbers of flexball cables that are not compliant with approved design standards. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safe flight control operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355
Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
Airbus Helicopters EC 135
Airbus Helicopters EC 635

EASA AD 2022-0075

Apr 28, 2022

Landing Gear – Body Landing Gear Rear Axle – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0075 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of right-hand and left-hand body landing gear rear axles that have been identified as affected due to corrosion and potential failure. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD BR-2022-04-02

Apr 28, 2022

Landing Gear - Shear Pin Lockwires - Inspection / Modification

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-04-02 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer S.A. ERJ 190-300 aircraft. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the left hand and right hand main landing gear (MLG) trunnion bearing shear pin lockwires to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.

Embraer ERJ 190300

EASA AD US-2022-09-13

Apr 28, 2022

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 Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-34-200 airplanes. It establishes a life limit for alternate bolts, part numbers 693-215 and NAS6207-50D, that attach the drag link to the nose gear trunnion. This directive addresses a previously unlisted life limit to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Piper Aircraft PA-34 (Seneca)
Piper PA-34-200

EASA AD 2022-0073

Apr 27, 2022

Electrical Power — Direct Current Load Distribution / Right-Hand Front Secondary Power Distribution Box Feeder — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0073 is an airworthiness directive addressing electrical power load distribution issues on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard in production. The directive targets the right-hand front Secondary Power Distribution Box feeder to prevent smoke in the cockpit and loss of critical flight displays. It mandates inspection and possible modification of the electrical feeders and forward lavatory bulkhead to ensure safe operation.