EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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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Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-14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

EASA AD US-2022-02-14

Mar 10, 2022

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Inner Cylinder Pivot Pins - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 36 (AD 2022-02-14) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses cracks found in the inner cylinder pivot pins of the left and right main landing gear (MLG) through mandated inspections and maintenance actions. The directive requires repetitive lubrication and inspections of the MLG truck beams and inner cylinder pivot joints to detect damage and prevent potential landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD CF-2022-07

Mar 10, 2022

Oxygen — Oxygen Line Contamination with Sealant and Cotton Fibers

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-07 titled "Oxygen — Oxygen Line Contamination with Sealant and Cotton Fibers" addresses contamination issues in the oxygen supply lines of Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of the BD-700-2A12 model and mandates inspection and replacement of affected oxygen bottles to ensure safety and compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD CF-2022-05

Mar 10, 2022

Pneumatic — Air System — Wing Ice Protection System (WIPS) Duct Clearance Low Through Fuselage

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-05 addresses the Pneumatic Air System Wing Ice Protection System (WIPS) duct clearance issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 70006, 70007, 70009 through 70019, 70021 through 70029, and 70031. This directive mandates inspection and adjustment of the bleed air ducts supplying the WIPS in the rear fuselage to ensure proper clearance and prevent potential bleed air leaks. The directive aims to maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft by preventing heat stress damage caused by undetected leaks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA SIB AIR-22-03

Mar 9, 2022

Orolia S.A.S (formerly Kannad) - Emergency Locator Transmitter Retention Strap Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) AIR-22-03 issued by the FAA addresses the potential issue of Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) becoming loose from their mounting brackets on Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R44, and R66 helicopters. The affected ELTs are the Kannad Integra AF Model S1851501-02 units manufactured by Orolia S.A.S (formerly Kannad). This bulletin provides information and recommendations to ensure proper retention strap inspection and maintenance to prevent ELT detachment.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Robinson R22
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R66

EASA AD 2022-0040

Mar 8, 2022

Engine Fuel and Control – Hydro-Mechanical Unit – Replacement / Life Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0040 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce TRENT XWB-97 engines. It addresses the replacement and life limitation of hydro-mechanical units (HMU) with part number G5020HMU02 to prevent engine transient N1 shaft speed exceedance. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating compliance with updated life limits for these engine components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2022-0039

Mar 8, 2022

Flight Controls – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator / Electric Load Sensing Device – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0039 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) and requires modifications to the electric load sensing device system on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340