EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2022-05-10

Mar 23, 2022

GOODRICH / COLLINS AEROSPACE - NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2015-0226R6

The document titled GOODRICH / COLLINS AEROSPACE - NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2015-0226R6 is an official decision by EASA not to adopt the FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-10. This FAA AD applies to certain helicopters equipped with specific Goodrich externally-mounted hoist assemblies that failed lower load limit inspections. Instead, EASA continues to rely on its own Airworthiness Directive 2015-0226 Revision 6, which addresses the same unsafe condition with some differing requirements.

Agency Decision

EASA AD 2022-0053

Mar 23, 2022

Landing Gear — Skid-Type Landing Gear — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0053 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of skid-type landing gear assemblies on Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B and EC 130 T2 and B4 models. It mandates a one-time external and internal inspection for corrosion and cracks on specified landing gear part numbers. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and includes detailed definitions of affected parts and sub-assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2022-0052-E

Mar 23, 2022

Main Rotor — Hub Strap Pins — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0052-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of main rotor hub strap pins and mating strap fittings on Leonardo AB204B, AB205A-1, and AB212 helicopters. The directive targets specific main rotor hub strap pins with part number 204-012-104-005 and serial numbers starting with 'FNFS', as well as associated mating strap fittings. This action is necessary to prevent potential main rotor blade detachment due to pin failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB204B
  • Leonardo AB205A-1
  • Leonardo AB212

EASA AD CF-2022-12

Mar 22, 2022

Landing Gear — Lubrication of Main Landing Gear

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-12 mandates repetitive lubrication of the main landing gear (MLG) on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent. This directive addresses issues with MLG lock actuator assemblies that may fail due to grease degradation over time. The directive ensures continued safe operation by requiring maintenance actions in accordance with De Havilland Service Bulletin 84-32-168.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • De Havilland DHC-8-401
  • De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2022-0050

Mar 22, 2022

Placards — Installation / Emergency Equipment — Gloves — Installation / Aircraft Flight Manual — Emergency Procedure - SMOKE — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0050 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It addresses safety concerns related to the installation of placards and emergency equipment, specifically fire resistant gloves, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual emergency procedures concerning smoke events.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Deutsche Aircraft Gmbh Dornier 328
  • Dornier 328-100
  • Dornier 328-300

EASA AD 2022-0049

Mar 21, 2022

Landing Gear — Nose and Main Landing Gear Main Fittings and Main Landing Gear Sliding Pistons — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0049 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of nose and main landing gear main fittings and main landing gear sliding pistons on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 models. The directive mandates compliance with revised life limits and repair assessments to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0048

Mar 18, 2022

Doors — Forward Cargo Door / Frame Fork Fastener Holes — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300 F4-605R and A300 F4-622R aeroplanes with Airbus modification 12133 embodied in production. The directive addresses structural concerns related to the forward cargo door compartment between frame 21 and frame 25 forks. It mandates a modification to reinforce fastener holes and replace fasteners to prevent widespread fatigue damage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600

EASA AD CF-2022-11

Mar 18, 2022

Engine — Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Normal and Non-Normal Procedures — Erroneous Uncontrolled High Thrust Detection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-11 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses erroneous uncontrolled high thrust detection in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. This directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) normal and non-normal procedures to mitigate the risk of dual engine automatic shutdown upon landing caused by abrupt thrust lever movements above 16,000 feet. The directive supersedes a previous AD and introduces final procedural changes to enhance flight safety.

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

EASA AD 2022-0046

Mar 17, 2022

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0046 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts on Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets potential cracks and fractures in these components that could compromise the tailboom attachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

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

EASA AD US-2022-06-16

Mar 17, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-16 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 747 series airplanes including models 747-100 through 747-400F. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to incorporate specific operating procedures related to takeoff, instrument landing system approaches, non-precision approaches, and go-around maneuvers in the presence of 5G C-Band interference. This directive aims to mitigate risks posed by interference with radio altimeters from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747100200300400F

EASA AD 2022-0045

Mar 16, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0054

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0045 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to wiring damage caused by passenger floor crossbeam deflections during rapid decompression. The directive mandates updating the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) performance database to reflect revised landing performance data.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0037

Mar 15, 2022

[Correction] Main Rotor System — Main Rotor Rotating Scissor Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0037 is a safety directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters including models A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119MKII. It mandates inspections of the main rotor rotating scissor assembly components to detect excessive axial play and potential ball bearing dislodgement. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action procedures to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109LUH
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP
  • Leonardo A119
  • Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD US-2022-06-03

Mar 15, 2022

Main Rotor - Hub Strap Pins - Removal / Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-03 addresses safety concerns for Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, specifically Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 equipped with main rotor hub strap pins part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS". This directive mandates removal and inspection of all affected pins, both outboard and inboard, to prevent potential main rotor blade detachment. It also requires removing the mating strap fitting if any deformation is found on the pins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell 204B
  • Bell 205A1
  • Bell 205B
  • Bell 210
  • Bell 212

EASA AD US-2022-05-13

Mar 15, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-18-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-13 is a final rule addressing certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It responds to an in-flight smoke and fire incident caused by a severed windshield heat power wire braid. The directive mandates temporary revisions to the airplane flight manual and quick reference handbook to modify windshield heat operation procedures until affected windshield assemblies are replaced.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD US-2022-06-09

Mar 14, 2022

Engine - 1st-Stage Low-Pressure Compressor Blades - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and removal of 1st-stage low-pressure compressor blades to prevent in-flight failures and engine fires. This directive updates previous ADs by requiring improved ultrasonic and thermal acoustic image inspections on critical blade locations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4070
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4080
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4090

EASA AD US-2022-03-09

Mar 14, 2022

Navigation - Global Positioning System Receiver - Replacement

The Federal Register document titled "Navigation - Global Positioning System Receiver - Replacement" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the FAA affecting Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76D helicopters equipped with Thales GPS TopStar 200 LPV receivers, part number C17149HA01. The AD addresses erroneous position outputs from these GPS receivers under certain conditions, which could compromise flight safety. It mandates replacement of the affected GPS receivers to ensure continued safe operation of the helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Sikorsky S-76
  • Sikorsky S-76D

EASA AD 2022-0042

Mar 11, 2022

Electrical Power — Secondary Electrical Power Distribution Centre — Software Update

The document titled Electrical Power — Secondary Electrical Power Distribution Centre — Software Update is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no public AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation, and the document serves as an informational record for military authorities and design approval holders. The legally binding AD requirements for the Airbus A400M are issued by the respective military authorities depending on the country of registration.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD US-2021-26-22

Mar 11, 2022

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disks - Inspection / Replacement

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-22 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C model turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspection and potential replacement of high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 disks to prevent uncontained disk failures. This directive applies to engines with specific serial-numbered HPT disks as identified in GE service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF6-80A
  • General Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD CF-2022-10

Mar 11, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Smoke Hood

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-10 addresses the installation and use of cockpit smoke hoods on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft. The directive clarifies that certain smoke hoods installed as part of the interior configuration are not considered required safety equipment and may cause confusion during smoke or fire events. It mandates inspection and removal of these smoke hoods if found installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • Bombardier CL-600-1A11
  • Bombardier CL-600-2A12
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2022-0041

Mar 10, 2022

Flight Controls — Flight Controls Cables — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0041 is an official safety directive addressing the inspection of flight control cables on CEAPR DR400 aeroplanes, specifically models DR 400/100 through DR 400/180 R with serial numbers 2710 to 2763, excluding 2745, 2749, 2754, and 2756. The directive mandates inspections to detect incorrect installation of rudder and elevator control cables to prevent premature wear and potential failure. It references CEAPR Mandatory Service Bulletin N° 210701 revision 1 for inspection and corrective action procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ceapr DR 400
  • CEAPR DR400