EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA CZIB CZIB-2022-01R14

Feb 24, 2022

Airspace of Ukraine

The EASA Conflict Zones Information Bulletin (CZIB) titled 'Airspace of Ukraine' addresses the closure and safety risks of all altitudes and flight levels within the Flight Information Regions FIR LVIV (UKLV), FIR KYIV (UKBV), UIR KYIV (UKBU), FIR DNIPRO (UKDV), FIR SIMFEROPOL (UKFV), and FIR ODESA (UKOV) due to ongoing military conflict. This bulletin applies to all air operators subject to Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and third country operators authorized by EASA, highlighting the high risk to civil aircraft from military activities including potential targeting and misidentification. The document does not specify particular aircraft types or engine models but covers all civil aviation operations in the affected airspace.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft

EASA AD US-2022-04-07

Feb 24, 2022

Engine Fuel & Control - Fuel Metering Unit Bypass Valve Plug - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-07 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines installed on Boeing 747-8F and 787-10 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the fuel metering unit (FMU) bypass valve plug to prevent unsafe conditions. The AD aims to mitigate risks of in-flight shutdowns caused by improperly torqued FMU BPV plugs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GEnx
  • Boeing 747-8F
  • Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2022-03-15

Feb 24, 2022

Fuel - Resistive Fuel Probe Interface - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive AD 2022-03-15 is a final rule addressing various airplanes modified with Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System installed under STC No. SA01899WI or Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display installed under STC No. SA02658SE. The directive targets fuel quantity indication errors caused by the resistive fuel probe interface, which can lead to inaccurate fuel readings. This AD applies to multiple aircraft models equipped with these Garmin systems and aims to ensure accurate fuel quantity display.

Airworthiness Directive
All aircraft

EASA AD US-2022-05-01

Feb 24, 2022

Wings - Spoiler Assemblies - Removal

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 35 (February 22, 2022) - Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-01 issued by the FAA addresses certain Learjet, Inc. airplanes including Models 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, 55C, and 60. This directive targets spoiler assemblies that had their FAA-approved life limits improperly extended by a repair station, posing a safety risk. The AD mandates removal of these spoiler assemblies from service and prohibits their reinstallation to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Learjet, 31
  • Learjet, 35
  • Learjet, 36
  • Learjet, 55
  • Learjet, 60
  • Learjet 35
  • Learjet 35A
  • Learjet 36
  • Learjet 36A
  • Learjet 55
  • Learjet 55B
  • Learjet 55C
  • Learjet 60

EASA AD 2022-0028

Feb 22, 2022

Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Normal Procedures — Amendment / Navigation — Master Minimum Equipment List — Integrated Standby Instrument System — Amendment / Flight Controls — Elevator Aileron Computer System - Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific affected Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) systems. This directive addresses potential unsafe conditions related to erroneous airspeed indications during take-off caused by certain ELAC standards. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List, as well as modification of the flight control system through ELAC upgrades.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD G-2021-0016R1

Feb 22, 2022

Fuselage - Left Hand Nose Landing Gear Well Sidewall & Retraction Jack Attachment — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0016R1 mandates inspections of the fuselage left-hand nose landing gear well sidewall and retraction jack attachment on all BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes, excluding those under the Supplementary Structural Inspection Document programme. This directive addresses cracking found in the retraction jack attachment boss that could compromise structural integrity and crew safety. It requires compliance with BAE Systems ISB 53-152 Revision 8 inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
  • Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146
  • BAe 146
  • AVRO 146-RJ

EASA AD BR-2022-02-02

Feb 22, 2022

Integrated Modular Avionics — Engine Indication and Crew Alert System Software - Update

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-02-02 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates a software update for the Engine Indication and Crew Alert System (EICAS) on Embraer S.A. model EMB-545 airplanes, also known as Praetor 500. This directive applies to aircraft that have incorporated Embraer Service Bulletin N. 550-00-0011 or equivalent factory modifications. The update addresses a critical issue in the takeoff configuration warning logic to enhance flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-545
  • Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD G-2022-0002

Feb 18, 2022

Auto Flight — Autopilot Disconnect — Modification

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0002 is issued for all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 aeroplanes. This directive addresses a safety issue related to the autopilot system's disconnect logic, specifically ensuring the autopilot disconnects appropriately when manual pitch inputs or electric pitch trim switches are operated. The directive mandates a modification to the autopilot engagement circuit to enhance flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146
  • BAe 146

EASA AD US-2022-04-05

Feb 18, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-12

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-05 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 757 and 767 airplanes. It addresses interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band that can disrupt radio altimeter functions and related aircraft systems during critical flight phases. The directive requires updates to the airplane flight manual to include specific operating procedures to mitigate these risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 757
  • Boeing 767

EASA AD 2022-0027

Feb 18, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe Life Items – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0027 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe Life Items as specified in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-623 issue 21. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to implement maintenance tasks and life limits according to the latest approved instructions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Fokker F28
  • Fokker F28 Mark 0070
  • Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD G-2022-0003

Feb 18, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme - Amendment

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0003 addresses the HS 748 aeroplanes, all models and serial numbers. This directive mandates compliance with the updated Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme as defined in BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Ltd document, HS 748 CPCP Revision 4. It ensures continued airworthiness by specifying maintenance and inspection requirements related to corrosion control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bae Systems (Operations) HS748
  • BAE SYSTEMS HS 748

EASA AD CF-2022-04

Feb 16, 2022

Fuselage — Painted Radome Diverter Strips

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-04 addresses the issue of painted radome lightning diverter strips on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 55070, 55075, 55080, 55084, 55085, 55096, and 55099. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the radome to ensure lightning protection effectiveness. This directive aims to maintain the safety and airworthiness of affected aircraft by preventing lightning damage to critical avionics.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0002R1

Feb 16, 2022

Stabilizers — Rudder — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0002R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of rudders on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to rudders modified according to specific Airbus Service Bulletins and aims to ensure structural integrity by mandating inspections and corrective actions. The directive covers all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-02-09

Feb 15, 2022

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Disks - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-09 supersedes the previous AD 2021-11-15 and applies to International Aero Engines AG V2500 series turbofan engines, including models V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5. This directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage and 2nd-stage disks and requires replacement if defects are found. It clarifies inspection compliance times, especially for disks transferred from high-thrust to low-thrust engine models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5

EASA AD US-2022-03-16

Feb 15, 2022

Engine - Turbine Compressor Discharge Pressure Bolted Joint - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-16 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the compressor discharge pressure (CDP) bolted joint due to findings of sheared CDP bolts during engine shop visits, which could cause damage to critical engine components. The directive also requires reassembly of the CDP bolted joint using a specified torque wrench to ensure safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GEnx

EASA AD US-2021-26-10

Feb 15, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings - BMS 8-39 Urethane Foam Fire-Retardant Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-10 addresses certain Boeing 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 urethane foam seals used in various areas of these aircraft due to deterioration of their fire-retardant properties over time. This directive aims to maintain fire safety by ensuring proper sealing in critical compartments.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747400400D400F

EASA AD US-2022-03-19

Feb 15, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment

The Federal Register document titled "Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for General Electric Company Passport 20-17BB1A, 20-18BB1A, and 20-19BB1A model turbofan engines. It addresses a manufacturing quality issue affecting certain high-pressure turbine rotor stage 1 disks. The directive mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the maintenance manual and the operator's continuous airworthiness maintenance program to reduce the life limit of these disks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric Passport 20

EASA AD US-2022-03-23

Feb 14, 2022

Flight Controls - Rudder Yaw Servo Software - Update

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-23 addresses a safety issue affecting certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 300, 300LW, B300, and B300C airplanes. This directive mandates updating the yaw servo software in the GSA 9000 system to prevent motor position faults that disable the rudder boost function during critical flight conditions. The update aims to maintain safe flight control and prevent potential loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 300 (Super King Air)
  • Textron Aviation 300
  • Textron Aviation 300LW
  • Textron Aviation B300
  • Textron Aviation B300C

EASA PAD 22-001R1

Feb 14, 2022

Fuselage — Supporting Struts Rod Ends at Frame 58 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 22-001R1 is a proposed directive addressing inspection requirements for supporting struts rod ends at frame 58 on Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It targets specific part numbers T7.92.0671.230.000.70 and T7.92.0671.255.000.70 installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect fatigue fractures that could compromise structural integrity.

Proposed AD
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
  • Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B