EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2022-03-21

Mar 8, 2022

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2022-03-21) that applies to certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The directive mandates revisions to existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate these new or more restrictive requirements.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2019-0074R1

Mar 8, 2022

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0042

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0042 addresses safety requirements for Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. This directive supersedes previous related directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these helicopter types. It provides updated instructions for inspection, maintenance, or modification as necessary.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

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

EASA AD 2022-0035

Mar 7, 2022

Fuselage – Tailboom Attachment – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts due to reports of cracking and fractures that could compromise the tailboom attachment. The directive mandates inspections, replacements, and torque checks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
Leonardo AB212
Leonardo AB412
Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0036

Mar 7, 2022

Fuselage – Tailboom Attachment – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0036 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Bell Textron Inc. 212 and 412 helicopter models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts to prevent potential failure due to cracking, corrosion, fatigue, and low torque. The directive mandates specific inspections, replacements, and torque checks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Bell Textron Inc. 212
Bell Textron Inc. 412

EASA AD 2022-0038

Mar 7, 2022

Tail Rotor – Pitch Control Rod Bearing – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, C3 and AS 365 N models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tail rotor pitch control rod dual bearings, specifically part number 360A33-4052-00, to prevent potential loss of yaw control due to bearing degradation. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the tail rotor gearbox magnetic plug and corrective actions based on particle contamination findings.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1
Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2
Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3
Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N

EASA AD CF-2022-09

Mar 4, 2022

Air Conditioning — Avionics Cooling — Integrated Flight Cabinet Failure Due to High Temperatures

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-09 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4095 through 4633. The directive addresses failures in the Integrated Flight Cabinet (IFC) caused by higher-than-expected operating temperatures affecting avionics cooling. This condition could lead to autopilot pitch trim servo runaway and stall warning system failures, impacting aircraft controllability.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2011-0072-CN

Mar 4, 2022

CANCELLED: Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation Gear Attachment Brackets — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2011-0072-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the inspection and replacement of emergency flotation gear attachment brackets on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. This cancellation applies to all serial numbers of AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, D and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, NP helicopters equipped with fixed emergency flotation gear parts. The directive confirms that the previously mandated inspections are now part of regular maintenance schedules and that no unsafe condition requiring an AD exists.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2022-0034

Mar 4, 2022

Engine — Outer Liner Dilution Tube — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0034 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the outer liner dilution tube on GE Aviation Czech M601 and H-series engines. It applies to multiple engine models including M601D, M601E, M601F, M601Z, H75, H80, and H85 series, which are installed on various aircraft such as the Air Tractor AT-400 and AT-500 series, Grumman G-164 series, and Viking Air DHC-3 Otter among others. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections of specific outer liner parts to detect cracks and prevent potential engine power loss.

Airworthiness Directive

Ge Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85
Ge Aviation Czech M601
Air Tractor AT-400
Air Tractor AT-500
Grumman G-164
Viking Air DHC-3 Otter

EASA AD CF-2022-08

Mar 4, 2022

Fuel - Fuel Distribution — Fuel Feed System Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-08 addresses fuel feed system damage in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for mechanical wear on engine fuel feed system tubes and connections to prevent fuel imbalance and operational issues. It applies to aircraft with specific serial numbers and references ACLP Service Bulletin BD500-282006 for inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD US-2022-04-09

Mar 4, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-13-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-09 is a final rule addressing certain AVOX System Inc. (formerly Scott Aviation) oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies installed on various transport airplanes, including Boeing 737 Next Generation and 777 series models. The directive targets assemblies with oxygen leakage caused by improper spacing between valve components, which could lead to insufficient oxygen supply or ignition risks during depressurization events.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737 Next Generation
Boeing 777

EASA AD G-2022-0005

Mar 3, 2022

Navigation — Inertial Reference Units Magnetic Variation - Inspection

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0005 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of magnetic variation data in Honeywell Inertial Reference Units (IRUs) installed on all models and serial numbers of AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. The directive focuses on IRUs with part numbers HG2001BC02 and HG2001BC04, which use outdated magnetic variation lookup tables from 1990 and 1995 respectively. It mandates assessment and updating of magnetic variation data to ensure navigation accuracy.

Airworthiness Directive

Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
Avro 146-RJ

EASA AD 2022-0033

Mar 3, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment' pertains to the Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG BR700-710 engine model. It provides updated instructions and amendments to the existing time limits and maintenance checks within the maintenance programme for this specific engine type. This amendment ensures that maintenance schedules and time limits remain current and aligned with operational safety requirements.

Other

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710

EASA AD CF-2022-06

Mar 2, 2022

Oxygen System — Crew Oxygen Line Contamination

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-06 addresses contamination in the crew oxygen lines of MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, including models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates cleaning and flushing procedures to remove lubricant contamination from oxygen tubes that may pose fire and health risks. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and tube part numbers installed after certain dates as detailed in MHIRJ Service Bulletin 670BA-35-016 Revision B.

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 US-2022-04-04

Mar 2, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-17-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-04 is a final rule addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. and Continental Motors reciprocating engines, including models C-125, C145, IO-360, IO-470, IO-550, O-300, O-470, TSIO-360, TSIO-520, and IO-520 with specific oil filter adapters installed. This directive mandates replacing the oil filter adapter fiber gasket with a copper gasket to prevent power loss caused by oil starvation. The AD is effective March 29, 2022.

Airworthiness Directive

Continental Aerospace Technologies, C-125
Continental Aerospace Technologies, C145
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550
Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300
Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300 (RR)
Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520

EASA AD 2020-0227R1

Mar 1, 2022

Electrical Routing — Electrical Harness Routes 1M and 1S-1V — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0227R1 is a regulatory update addressing electrical harness routing modifications on ATR 72-212A aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1165 to 1627 excluding certain exceptions. The directive mandates changes to the electrical harness routes 1M and 1S-1V and the rotation of the de-icing pipe coupling to prevent potential wire damage. This AD applies to ATR 72 aircraft manufactured by ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional.

Airworthiness Directive

ATR ATR72
ATR ATR 72-212A

EASA AD G-2022-0004

Mar 1, 2022

Undercarriage — Nose Landing Gear Axle — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0004 addresses the inspection requirements for nose landing gear axles on BAE Systems HS 748 aeroplanes. It applies to all models and serial numbers of HS 748 aircraft fitted with nose landing gear axles bearing part number 200143303 manufactured before 2021. The directive mandates repeat inspections to detect cracking caused by decarburisation in the steel material of the axle.

Airworthiness Directive

Bae Systems (Operations) HS748
BAE Systems HS 748

EASA AD 2022-0030

Feb 25, 2022

Fuselage – Inner Cap and Frame Flange at Frame 68 Stringer 22 – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the inner cap and web horizontal flange at frame 68 stringer 22 to detect cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. The directive applies to specific Airbus models except those with certain production modifications or service bulletin embodiments.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0283R1

Feb 25, 2022

Fuselage – Rear Transmission Bearing Support – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0283R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with modification 074581. It mandates repetitive inspections of the rear transmission shaft bearing support rivets and local structure to detect cracks or rivet degradation that could lead to tail rotor drive shaft failure and loss of yaw control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2022-0031

Feb 25, 2022

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection — Master Minimum Equipment List — Temporary Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0031 addresses the inspection and operational restrictions related to the Pneumatic Overheat Detection System sensing elements installed on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific overheat detection system parts produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leaks. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List and temporary operational restrictions until inspections and necessary replacements are completed.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2022-05-04

Feb 25, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-04 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737 series airplanes except the 737-200 and -200C models equipped with the SP-77 flight control system. The directive responds to interference risks from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters and related aircraft systems during critical flight phases. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include specific operating procedures to mitigate these interference effects.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737