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EASA AD 2021-0262

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0188

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0262 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340 models, including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. The directive mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 04 Issue 2 and Variation 4.1. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance tasks into their approved maintenance programs.

Dec 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2020-0033R1

Engine Fuel & Control — Hydro-mechanical Metering Unit / Drive Link Splines — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0033R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection of hydro-mechanical metering units (HMU) and drive link splines on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on helicopters such as the Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135, Leonardo A109, and KAMOV 226T. The directive mandates inspections to prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by spline deterioration on the HMU drive shaft.

Dec 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIUS 2Airbus Helicopters EC135Leonardo A109Kamov 226T

EASA AD US-2021-22-14

Engine - Low-Pressure Turbine - Replacement / Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-14 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 turbofan engines. It mandates replacement and inspection requirements for the low-pressure turbine (LPT) 4th-stage air sealing ring segment assemblies and the LPT case to prevent unsafe conditions. This directive aims to enhance engine safety by addressing issues that could lead to blade fractures and engine damage.

Dec 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4100

EASA AD CF-2021-46

Exhaust — Non-Conforming Thrust Reverser Actuation System Deploy Hoses

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-46 addresses an issue with non-conforming thrust reverser actuation system deploy hoses on certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive mandates replacement of these specific deploy hoses to ensure safe operation of the thrust reverser system. This AD applies to serial numbers 50030, 50033 through 50039 of the BD-500-1A10 and serial number 55056 of the BD-500-1A11.

Dec 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0275

Flight Controls — Slat Transmission Shafts / Slat Power Control Unit Torque Sensing Units — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0275 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on inspection and modification requirements for slat transmission shafts and slat power control unit torque sensing units, specifically targeting affected slat PCUs with part numbers 4785A0000-04 and 4785A0000-05. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating inspections, health checks, and eventual replacement of affected parts.

Dec 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2021-23-13

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled 'NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED' is an official EASA position regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-13, which applies to helicopters equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. The FAA AD requires revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations involving radio altimeter data in U.S. airspace due to potential 5G C-Band interference. EASA has determined that FAA AD 2021-23-13 is not eligible for adoption within its jurisdiction and has not identified an unsafe condition warranting mandatory action at this time.

Dec 10, 2021
OpinionFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2021-23-12

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED - SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-10-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-12 is a final rule affecting all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radio altimeters. It addresses the risk of interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band, which can impair radio altimeter performance. This interference could affect critical flight systems relying on accurate altitude data during low visibility and landing operations.

Dec 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-0274-E

Engine — High Pressure Pump Driving Gear — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0274-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the high pressure pump (HPP) driving gear on Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines. These engines are commonly installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries models DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific part number combinations of cylinder heads and HPP driving gears that may cause premature gear failure.

Dec 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAustro Engine Gmbh E4Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2021-0273

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Torque Arm Centre Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0273 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B aeroplanes equipped with specific Main Landing Gear torque arm centre pins. The directive addresses the replacement of torque arm centre pins with part number AIR134762 from certain batches that may lack required stress relief and de-embrittlement treatments. This AD ensures continued safe operation by mandating the replacement of these pins to prevent potential landing gear failure.

Dec 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 340SAAB SF340ASAAB 340B

EASA AD CF-2021-45

Navigation — Radio Altimeter Coaxial Cable Damaged

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-45 addresses a safety issue affecting Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70053. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of damaged radio altimeter coaxial cables to prevent erroneous altitude data during flight. This AD aims to ensure reliable terrain awareness warning system performance by correcting cable routing and condition.

Dec 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD CF-2021-42

Engine Controls — Binding of Fuel Control Unit Push Rod End Bearings

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-42 addresses the issue of binding in the fuel control unit (FCU) push rod end bearings on Viking Air Ltd. DHC-6 series 1 through series 400 aircraft, specifically those with lower FCU push rod assemblies part numbers C6CE1398-7, C6CE1398-3 with P/N VSC30-3A rod end bearings, or FAA PMA equivalents. The directive mandates inspections, functional checks, lubrication, and replacement with redesigned parts to prevent engine power control issues. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected aircraft by mitigating the risk of engine power reduction failure.

Dec 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtViking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter)Viking Air DHC-6

EASA AD US-2021-23-11

Powerplant System - Fuel Flow Meter Bracket Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-11 addresses certain Learjet Inc. Model 45 series airplanes, including Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75. This directive responds to reports of fuel leaks caused by cracked fuel lines between the engine fuel control and the engine fuel flow meter. The AD mandates replacement of the existing fuel flow meter bracket assembly with a redesigned, thicker bracket assembly to mitigate the unsafe condition.

Dec 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLearjet, 45Learjet 40Learjet 45Learjet 70Learjet 75

EASA AD US-2021-23-08

Wings - Center Wing Mid Spar Splice Plate - Repetitive Inspections

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-08 is a final rule addressing certain Learjet Inc. Model 45 series airplanes, including Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75. It mandates repetitive inspections of the center wing mid spar splice plate for corrosion and deterioration of protective treatments. This directive aims to prevent potential wing centerline joint failure due to corrosion.

Dec 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLearjet, 45Learjet 40Learjet 45Learjet 70Learjet 75

EASA AD 2021-0272

Aeroplane Flight Manual — Amendment; Oxygen — Crew Oxygen System / O2 Saver Function — Deactivation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0272 is an amendment addressing the oxygen crew system on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard. It targets specific SAFRAN crew oxygen masks with part number MLD40-45-005 that have manufacturing defects affecting the oxygen saver function. The directive mandates changes to the Aeroplane Flight Manual and mechanical deactivation of the oxygen saver function to ensure safe oxygen supply to flight crew.

Dec 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD 2021-0269

Fuselage — Ram Air Turbine Door / Belly Fairing Panels — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0269 is an airworthiness directive applicable to all Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of ram air turbine (RAT) door and belly fairing panels to prevent interference during RAT deployment. The directive mandates modifications to ensure continued safe operation of affected aircraft.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD CF-2021-44

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2022-11

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-44 addresses an unsafe condition affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive introduces new procedures in the Aircraft Flight Manual related to engine thrust lever handling to prevent dual engine automatic shutdowns upon landing caused by erroneous uncontrolled high thrust detection above 16,000 feet.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0270

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0270 is an amendment addressing the airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for PZL W-3A helicopters manufactured by WSK “PZL – ŚWIDNIK” S.A. This directive mandates compliance with updated instructions for continued airworthiness as specified in the latest revisions of the PZL W-3A Maintenance Manual Chapter 04. It applies to all serial numbers of the PZL W-3A helicopter model.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3A

EASA AD 2021-0271

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0271 is an amendment concerning the PZL W-3AS model helicopters. It updates the airworthiness limitations by introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. This directive ensures continued compliance with mandatory maintenance requirements for these helicopters.

Dec 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3AS

EASA AD US-2021-21-05

Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control MN4 Microprocessor - Replacement / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment

The document titled "Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control MN4 Microprocessor - Replacement / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing General Electric Company GEnx model turbofan engines, including GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B70, GEnx-1B74/75, GEnx-1B76, and GEnx-2B67 variants. This AD mandates revisions to operators' FAA-approved minimum equipment lists (MEL) and requires initial and repetitive replacement of the electronic engine control (EEC) MN4 microprocessor to prevent uncommanded high thrust events. The directive aims to mitigate an unsafe condition identified from in-service occurrences of loss of engine thrust control.

Dec 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD G-2021-0012

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2021-0042

EASA Decision not to adopt UK CAA Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0012 addresses balloon types and models listed in UK and EASA type certificates. The decision confirms that EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0042 already covers the same technical requirements for inspections and replacement of certain stratus double burner hangers on these balloons. Therefore, EASA has chosen not to adopt the UK CAA AD separately.

Dec 1, 2021
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