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EASA AD US-2022-08-06

Engine - Compressor Inlet Guide Vane Outer Shroud Bushing and Vane Spindle Bushing - Inspection / Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Compressor Inlet Guide Vane Outer Shroud Bushing and Vane Spindle Bushing - Inspection / Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-08-06) addressing certain General Electric Company CF34-8C and CF34-8E turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacements related to corrosion issues in the variable geometry system actuator that can cause engine control problems. The AD aims to prevent engine failures and loss of thrust control on affected aircraft such as Bombardier CRJ1000 and CRJ900 models powered by these engines.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric CF34-8
Bombardier CRJ1000
Bombardier CRJ900

EASA AD 2022-0074

Engine — Transfer Gearbox Module Scavenge Screens — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0074 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and modification of Transfer Gearbox Module scavenge screens on CFM International LEAP-1B series engines. These engines are installed on Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections for metallic particles and requires modifications to affected engines to prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by radial drive shaft bearing cage failures.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1B
Boeing 737-8
Boeing 737-9
Boeing 737-8200

EASA AD 2022-0072

Doors — VIP Flap Doors / Emergency Jettisoning System — Placard Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0072 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates the installation of a placard with emergency jettisoning instructions on the right-hand side VIP flap door to ensure proper operation during ditching scenarios. This AD addresses safety concerns related to evacuation in emergency situations.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD CF-2022-22

Engine — Combustion Chamber Outer Case — Inadequate Fatigue Life of Forward Flange Bolts

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-22 addresses the inadequate fatigue life of forward flange bolts on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A and PW308C engines. The directive mandates modifications to the combustion chamber outer case and inner bypass duct, along with the replacement of specific flange bolts to prevent potential bolt fractures. This AD applies to PW308A engines with build specifications BS935 and BS1249, and PW308C engines with BS1047 and BS1238.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308

EASA AD US-2022-07-06

Instruments - Electronic Flight Instrument System Interface Unit - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the left, center, and right electronic flight instrument system (EFIS)/engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) interface units (EIUs) with specific serial numbers. This directive aims to correct unusual flight instrument and EICAS behavior that could compromise flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7478F8

EASA AD 2022-0071

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0071 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on Boeing 737-8, 737-8200, and 737-9 aircraft. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) in the LEAP-1B Engine Shop Manual, specifying mandatory life limits and maintenance tasks for critical engine parts. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with revised maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1B
Boeing 737-8
Boeing 737-8200
Boeing 737-9

EASA AD CF-2022-21

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer to Vertical Stabilizer Joint — Non-Conforming Saddle Washer (Radius Filler)

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-21 addresses a non-conforming saddle washer (radius filler) issue at the horizontal stabilizer to vertical stabilizer joint on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected parts to ensure structural integrity. This AD aims to prevent potential structural degradation caused by improperly manufactured saddle washers.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland DHC-8-401
De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD G-2022-0009

SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED — Lifejackets Type 102 Mk 3 and Mk 4, Type 105 Mk 1 — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0009 addresses inspection requirements for Survitec Group Limited lifejackets Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4, and 105 Mk 1 used on aircraft. The directive applies to lifejackets manufactured between 1 October 2018 and 30 April 2019 and aims to ensure correct lifejacket packing and usage for adults, crew, and infants.

Airworthiness Directive

EASA AD 2016-0004R1

Engine Fuel & Control — Hydro-Mechanical Metering Unit — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0004R1 is an updated regulation addressing inspection requirements for the Hydro-Mechanical Metering Unit (HMU) on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2D engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 and EC 130 T2 models. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and, if necessary, replacement of HMU components to prevent low fuel pressure warnings and potential engine shutdowns. It excludes engines with the post-mod TU 231 HMU from inspection requirements.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran ARRIEL 2
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD US-2022-07-07

Equipment / Furnishings - Passenger Service Units, Life Vest Panels and Video Panel Lanyard Assemblies - Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-07 addresses certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This directive mandates the installation of lanyard assemblies on passenger service units (PSUs), life vest panels, and video panels to prevent these components from detaching during survivable accidents. The directive aims to enhance cabin safety by reducing the risk of injury and facilitating evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200CB300

EASA AD CF-2022-23

Equipment / Furnishings — Removal of Inflation Valve Safety Pin from Passenger and Service Door Escape Slides

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-23 is an emergency directive addressing the removal of the inflation valve safety pin from passenger and service door escape slides on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and aims to ensure proper deployment of escape slides during emergency evacuations. The directive mandates inspection and removal of the safety pin from the nitrogen bottles of forward and aft passenger and service door escape slides.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2014-0213R1

Fuselage — Section 19 Upper Cross Fitting Upper Beam Inner Cap Joints — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0213R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the upper beam inner cap joints of the Section 19 upper cross fitting on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 77140. The directive mandates repetitive special detailed inspections to ensure structural integrity and prevent unsafe conditions related to fatigue in this critical fuselage area.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA AD CF-2022-20

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguisher — Replacement of the Cargo Bay Fire Extinguisher Container Pressure Switch/Gauge Assembly

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-20 addresses fire protection concerns on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of cargo bay fire extinguisher container pressure switch/gauge assemblies manufactured before March 2020. This directive aims to ensure accurate pressure readings to maintain fire suppression effectiveness in cargo bays.

Airworthiness Directive

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2022-0070

Fuselage — Stubwing Bay Area Skin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0070 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage stubwing bay area skin to detect cracks related to heat damage repairs. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Fokker F28
Fokker F28 Mark 0070
Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD US-2022-07-03

Rotors Flight Control - Collective Lever - Replacement / Life Limitation

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 56 (March 23, 2022) Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-03 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 412, 412EP, and 412CF helicopters. It requires adding a permanent hours time-in-service (TIS) penalty to certain collective levers due to fatigue life concerns identified during evaluation of helicopters equipped with the Strake and FastFin system. The directive prohibits installation of collective levers unless the penalty has been applied to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD CF-2022-18

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Implementation

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-18 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 (serial numbers R50001 and subsequent) and Model BD-500-1A11 (serial numbers 55001 and subsequent). This directive mandates the incorporation of updated Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) from Issue No. 014.00 into the approved maintenance schedules for these aircraft models. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with the latest maintenance tasks and limitations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

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

EASA AD CF-2022-19

Auxiliary Power Unit — Tailcone Upper Firewall Cracking

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-19 addresses cracking in the upper firewall of the tailcone related to the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers 20003 to 20916. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity and electrical grounding safety. It specifically targets the replacement of the rigid grounding braid with a flexible exhaust connection cable to prevent firewall cracks.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD US-2022-07-13

Engine Oil - Air/Oil Heat Exchanger - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-13 addresses Pratt & Whitney Division turbofan engines models PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3. This directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of the air/oil heat exchanger due to corrosion-related leaks that have caused in-flight shutdowns, particularly affecting Boeing 777 aircraft powered by these engines.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW4070
Pratt & Whitney PW4080
Pratt & Whitney PW4090
Boeing 777

EASA AD 2022-0069

Tail Rotor Drive – Fan Assembly – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0069 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 355 series, including AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, and N models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific right-hand and left-hand fan support parts identified by part numbers 355A34-1041-05, 355A34-1041-03, 355A34-1040-05, and 355A34-1040-03. It aims to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor drive and main gearbox oil cooling function due to broken fan support legs.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2022-17

Fuselage — Aft Fuselage Structure — Fasteners Missing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-17 addresses missing fasteners in the aft fuselage structure of Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 70020 through 70039, 70041, 70046, and 70047. The directive mandates inspection and repair to ensure structural integrity of the fuselage skin attached to stringer 19. This directive aims to prevent potential skin deformation or cracking caused by missing fasteners under compressive loads.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7002A12