EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

Browse 4991 EASA regulations with AI-powered summaries.

EASA AD 2014-0076R3

SUPERSEDED BY 2022-0051

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0076R3 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It focuses on the rear structure junction frame reinforcement angles, specifically parts with P/N 350A08.2493.21 or 350A08.2493.23, to prevent cracks that could lead to tail boom loss. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and optional terminating modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2021-43

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-26

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-43 addresses corrosion and wear issues on the slat tracks of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections, cleaning, greasing, and repairs of slat tracks to prevent potential structural damage caused by slat panel detachment. This AD applies to aircraft with serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for the BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for the BD-500-1A11.

Nov 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2019-0241R1

Engine — High Pressure Compressor and High Pressure Turbine Rotating Parts — Life Limit Reduction / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0241R1 is a regulatory update addressing life limit reductions and replacement requirements for high pressure compressor and high pressure turbine rotating parts on Powerjet SaM146 engines, which are commonly installed on Sukhoi RRJ-95B aircraft. This directive applies to all serial numbers of SaM146-1S17, SaM146-1S17C, SaM146-1S18, and SaM146-1S18C engine models. It mandates compliance with updated life limits to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Nov 29, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPowerjet SaM146Sukhoi RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2021-0268

Flight Controls — Back-up Control Module and Power Supply — Operational Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Flight Controls — Back-up Control Module and Power Supply — Operational Test / Replacement is an informational record concerning the Airbus A400M military aeroplane. Since there are no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own airworthiness directives.

Nov 29, 2021
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2021-41

Doors — Passenger Door — Rapid Opening

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-41 titled "Doors — Passenger Door — Rapid Opening" applies to Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with serial numbers 9002 to 9998 and 60001 to 60045. This directive addresses issues related to the rapid opening of passenger doors that can cause significant damage and safety risks. It mandates the use of revised Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks to ensure proper maintenance of the passenger doors.

Nov 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD G-2021-0015

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear / Pintle to Cylinder Interface — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0015 addresses inspection requirements for the main landing gear pintle to cylinder interface on BAE Systems Jetstream 3100 and 3200 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to structural failure of the main landing gear. This directive updates previous inspection procedures to enhance crack detection and reduce inspection intervals.

Nov 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3100Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3200BAE Systems Jetstream 3100BAE Systems Jetstream 3200

EASA AD CF-2021-40

Oxygen — Oxygen Service Compartment Insufficient Water Drainage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-40 addresses an oxygen system issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 70006 through 70059. The directive mandates modifications to the oxygen service compartment door to improve water drainage. This action aims to prevent water accumulation that could cause oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Nov 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD 2021-0255

[Correction] Rotors Flight Control — Control Rods and Levers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0255 is a safety directive addressing inspection requirements for control rods and levers in the rotors flight control system of Leonardo S.p.A. A109S helicopters equipped with TREKKER KIT (serial numbers 22735, 22736, 22737) and AW109SP helicopters (serial numbers 22407, 22408, 22409, 22412, 22414 to 22427, and 22429). The directive mandates inspection for foreign objects that could impede flight control movement.

Nov 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109SLeonardo AW109SP

EASA AD US-2021-22-19

Engine - Stage 3/4 Low Pressure Turbine Blades and LPT-to-Exhaust Case Bolts - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-19 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A, JT8D-217C, and JT8D-219 turbofan engines. It mandates revised inspection and replacement requirements for the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage low-pressure turbine (LPT) blades and LPT-to-exhaust case bolts to prevent unsafe conditions. This directive applies to engines installed on aircraft such as the MD-82 and aims to enhance engine safety by preventing LPT blade fracture and uncontained blade release.

Nov 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney JT8D Series 200McDonnell Douglas MD-82

EASA AD 2021-0265

Power Plant — Cowlings — Inspection / Repainting

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0265 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters models AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155. It mandates inspection and possible repainting or replacement of engine upper fixed cowlings with specific part numbers to prevent fire risks caused by finish paint applied over primer layers. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Nov 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD US-2021-19-19

Wings - Leading Edge Outboard Blowout Door Sealant - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-19 addresses certain Boeing 737-9 airplanes. It mandates inspections and sealant application on the left and right wing leading edge outboard blowout doors to correct missing sealant issues discovered during manufacturing. This sealant acts as a fuel barrier to prevent potential fuel leaks that could lead to fire hazards.

Nov 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2021-0259

[Correction] Fuselage — Tail Gearbox Fitting — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0259 is a safety directive addressing the inspection and possible replacement of tail gearbox (TGB) fittings, part numbers 3G5351A01151 and 3G5351A01152, on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. The directive mandates a one-time borescope inspection of the affected TGB fittings to detect cracks that could compromise helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Nov 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD US-2021-19-17

Equipment / Furnishings - Utility Seats and Observer Seats - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-17 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with specific Martin-Baker side facing utility and observer seats. The directive responds to an incident where a side facing utility seat detached from its wall attachment points, posing a safety risk. It mandates modification of these seats to replace the main back tube assembly to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Nov 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2021-0261

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0187

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0261 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A330 aeroplane models, including A330-201 through A330-941 variants. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 04 and Variation 4.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Nov 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0263

Equipment / Furnishings — Aft Lavatory Quick Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A321 models, specifically A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, and A321-271NX with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the replacement of the quick release pin in the aft lavatory equipment due to safety concerns. It mandates modification and reidentification of affected lavatory parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 19, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321

EASA AD US-2021-18-17

Auto Flight - Operational Program Software - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-18-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It requires inspection and potential updating of the operational program software (OPS) of the flight control computers (FCCs) to correct issues with autopilot coupled instrument landing system (ILS) approaches where the airplane may not capture or track the glideslope correctly.

Nov 18, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2014-0257-CN

CANCELLED : Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2014-0257-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the identification and replacement of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft models include various Airbus A330 and A340 variants with specific THSA part numbers 47147, 47172, and 47175. This cancellation reflects updated assessments and regulatory actions related to the THSA no-back brake efficiency issue.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2016-0065-CN

CANCELLED : Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations / ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2016-0065-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2016-0065 concerning fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 and A340 models listed in the document. The cancellation reflects updates in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 revisions for these aircraft types.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340