EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0034-CN

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2018-0034-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2018-0034 which applied to Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 models including A330-201 through A330-343 and Airbus A340 models including A340-211 through A340-643. The cancelled AD addressed time limits and maintenance checks related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items in ALS Part 1.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0190-CN

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0190-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued EASA AD 2020-0190, which applied to Airbus A330-223F, A330-243F, A340-213, and A340-313 aeroplanes. This cancellation reflects updates in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1 documents, specifically Revision 11, which introduced new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243FAirbus A340-213Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2021-0258

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0009

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0258 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models of Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to structural maintenance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This directive updates the Limit Of Validity (LOV) for structural components as specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.6.

Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600

EASA AD 2021-0256

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0027

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses potential fatigue cracking in the bottom wing skin panel 2 around the wing manhole access panels on aircraft equipped with Sharklets. The directive mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect and correct any cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Nov 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0254

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A380 aircraft. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the ram air turbine gearbox to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability during flight. The document applies specifically to the Airbus A380 type designation.

Nov 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-22-12

Flight Controls - Flap Control Pushrods - Cleaning / Applying Corrosion Inhibiting Compound

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 211 (November 4, 2021) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA concerning certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It addresses corrosion susceptibility in the flap control pushrod assemblies, requiring cleaning and repetitive application of corrosion inhibiting compound to prevent failure. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Nov 12, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHonda Aircraft Company HA-420Honda HA-420

EASA AD CF-2021-39

Doors — Emergency Exits — Overwing Emergency Exit Door Handle Cover — Opening Force Exceeds Design Limits

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-39 addresses an issue with the overwing emergency exit door handle cover on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive identifies that the handle cover brackets may require excessive force to open, potentially hindering emergency evacuation. This AD mandates corrective action to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Nov 11, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0245

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0225

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0245 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 series engines installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. It mandates replacement and de-pairing of certain fuel pumps affected by corrosion due to water contamination, which can cause loss of thrust control. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected engines by prohibiting installation of affected parts and engines.

Nov 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800Boeing 777

EASA AD US-2021-21-09

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Register document titled 'Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Repetitive Inspections' is a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-21-09) issued by the FAA affecting The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections for cracking in the webs of the aft pressure bulkhead and corrective actions if necessary. It also includes inspections for existing repairs on newly included airplanes to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900

EASA AD CF-2021-36

Navigation — Head-up Display (HUD) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) Misalignment

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-36 addresses a misalignment issue between the Head-up Display (HUD) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft with serial numbers 70006 to 70084. This directive mandates calibration of the HUD and updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to correct lateral offset errors observed during production. The directive aims to ensure accurate HUD and SVS alignment to maintain safe landing operations.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD CF-2021-37

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2022-26

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-37 addresses issues with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engines, specifically those with serial number HP0138 and earlier. It mandates inspections and replacements of engine bleed air bleed-off valves (BOVs) to prevent failure to close due to contamination. This directive supersedes previous AD CF-2021-20 and related alternative means of compliance.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67

EASA AD 2021-0244

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment is an amendment document concerning the WSK PZL-SWIDNIK S.A. SW4 helicopter type designation. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations related to time limits and maintenance checks for this specific aircraft model. The document aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety compliance for the SW4 helicopter.

Nov 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik SW4

EASA AD 2021-0242

Fuselage — Door Stop Fitting Holes at Frame 66/68 — Inspection / Repair

The document titled 'Fuselage — Door Stop Fitting Holes at Frame 66/68 — Inspection / Repair' is an AIRBUS S.A.S. type designation applicable to the A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It addresses inspection and repair requirements related to the door stop fitting holes located at fuselage frames 66 and 68. The document provides guidance to ensure structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft components.

Nov 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0243

Landing Gear — Tailwheel Cable — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG JS-MD 3 (powered) sailplanes with serial numbers up to 3.MD064 inclusive. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the tailwheel cable on these sailplanes. It mandates a modification to install a tension spring on the tailwheel cable to prevent interference with the fuel pump and landing gear control cable.

Nov 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD SingleM&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD 3

EASA AD 2021-0241

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0205

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0241 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of the wing front spar vertical stringers to detect and prevent cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft. This directive applies to various Airbus models except those modified with specific structural reinforcements related to sharklet installations.

Nov 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0240

Rotors Flight Control — Main / Tail Servo Control Systems — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0240 is an airworthiness directive affecting all serial numbers of Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B helicopters. It addresses the main and tail rotor servo control systems, specifically the Main Servo Control System (P/N M673A80A1005) and Tail Servo Control System (P/N M673A80A1006). The directive mandates replacement of certain affected servo control parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2021-0239

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gearbox / Particle Detectors — Inspection / Modification / Replacement

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gearbox / Particle Detectors — Inspection / Modification / Replacement' is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It addresses mandatory maintenance checks and inspections related to the main gearbox and particle detectors, including requirements for their inspection, modification, or replacement. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by establishing clear maintenance time limits and procedures.

Nov 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2021-0229

Wings — Outer Flaps and Tabs — Identification/ Inspection (Improper Heat Treatment) / Replacement (Wrong Material)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0229 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It focuses on the identification, inspection, and replacement of outer flaps and tabs that may have been improperly heat-treated or manufactured from the wrong material. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the structural integrity of these flap components.

Nov 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0237-E

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Handles Snap Wire — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0237-E is an emergency directive addressing a potential unsafe condition in ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes related to the engine fire handles snap wire. It applies to multiple ATR 42 and ATR 72 models except certain serial numbers and mandates inspection of the fire handles to ensure proper installation. The directive aims to prevent failure of the engine fire handle operation in case of an engine fire.

Nov 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72