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EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2022-03-05

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-05

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-05 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747-8F, 747-8 series, and 777 airplanes. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to prohibit dispatch and landing operations at airports affected by 5G C-Band interference, which can disrupt radio altimeter functions critical to flight control systems. This directive aims to mitigate risks from erroneous radio altimeter data caused by interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7478F8
Boeing 777

EASA AD 2021-0287

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Restraint System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0287 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the inspection of seat belt restraint systems installed on MBB-BK117 C-2, D-2, and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10038915 or 10055175. The directive addresses potential incorrect installation of seat belt systems on pilot, co-pilot, and passenger seats supplied by Mecaer Aviation Group. It mandates a one-time inspection and corrective actions to ensure the proper functioning of safety belts.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
MBB-BK117 C-2
MBB-BK117 D-2
MBB-BK117 D-3

EASA AD 2022-0016-E

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0016-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for hoist attachment fittings on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 models C, C1, L, L1, and L2. The directive targets specific front upper, rear upper, and lower hoist attachment fittings with part numbers 332A87-1116-21, 332A87-1117-20, and 332A87-1176-20 respectively. It mandates inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and lead to in-flight detachment of the hoist support.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA SIB CASA-2021-03

Inaccurate Airborne Status Transmitted by Transponders and its Effect on Runway Monitoring and Conflict Alert Systems

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2021-03 addresses safety concerns related to inaccurate airborne status transmissions by integrated avionics system transponders, specifically affecting Embraer 190 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The alert highlights an occurrence at Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport where the Honeywell Primus Epic transponder on an Embraer 190 indicated airborne status prematurely during a rejected take-off, impacting runway incursion monitoring and conflict alert systems. This issue may affect other aircraft equipped with similar avionics systems that use low airborne override thresholds.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2022-02-15

Landing Gear - Nose Wheel Steering Servo Valve Manifold - Replacement / Aeroplane Flight Manual - Revision

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-15 is a final rule addressing all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-IV airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the nose wheel steering servo valve manifold and the incorporation of revised operating procedures into the Airplane Flight Manual to prevent un-commanded nose wheel steering turns caused by moisture freezing in the servo valve. This directive corrects a typographical error in the previously issued AD 2020-12-06 regarding the citation of the Airplane Flight Manual document.

Airworthiness Directive

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIV
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-IV

EASA AD 2022-0015

Wings — Wing Upper and Lower Covers — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair requirements for the wing upper and lower covers due to potential missing Heavy Expanded Copper Foil (HECF) patches. This AD applies to certain Airbus A350 aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0014

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Seats — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for cockpit seats, specifically the Captain, First Officer, and 3rd Occupant seats. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mitigating risks associated with potential seat failures.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0013

Equipment / furnishings — Escape Slide-Raft at Passenger Doors 3 — Inflatable Free Aisle Restrictor — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0013 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the escape slide-raft at passenger doors 3 equipped with the inflatable free aisle restrictor system. The directive mandates modification or replacement of specific affected escape slide-raft parts to ensure proper functionality during emergency evacuations.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A350941

EASA AD US-2021-25-09

Flight Controls - Angle of Attack Sensor - Inspection /Replacement

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246, Final Rule titled 'Flight Controls - Angle of Attack Sensor - Inspection /Replacement' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-25-09) applicable to Boeing 737-200 and -200C series airplanes. It addresses issues with angle of attack (AOA) sensors that may freeze due to insufficient heating, causing nuisance stick shaker activation during climb acceleration.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737200200C

EASA AD US-2022-02-18

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-18 is a final rule addressing General Electric Company CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3, CF6-80C2A5, CF6-80C2A5F, and CF6-80C2A8 turbofan engines equipped with left-hand rear mount link assembly part number 1846M23G01. This directive mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the engine maintenance manual and the operator's continuous airworthiness maintenance program to reflect a reduced life limit for the specified engine part. The directive aims to enhance safety by preventing potential engine mount failures.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD US-2021-26-06

Engine - Transfer Gearbox Radial Gearshaft - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 7 Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-06 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain General Electric Company GE90 model turbofan engines. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the transfer gearbox (TGB) radial bevel gearshaft due to failures that caused two in-flight shutdowns. The directive applies to GE90-76B, GE90-85B, GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B engines with affected serial numbers.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GE90

EASA AD 2022-0011

Wings – Upper / Lower Wing Skin Cover Edge Glow Sealant – Inspection /; Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0011 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the lightning strike edge glow sealant protection on the upper and lower wing skin cover edges to prevent potential ignition sources inside wing fuel tanks. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2022-0010

Navigation - Glide Slope Antenna — Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0010 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, cleaning, and replacement requirements for the glide slope antenna and its coaxial connectors, specifically part numbers 6208-88-62 and PE4958. The directive aims to ensure safe automated glide slope approaches by preventing erratic signals caused by sealant contamination on affected antenna parts.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
Leonardo AW189

EASA AD US-2021-26-19

Engine - High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 1 Disk - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-19 addresses certain General Electric Company CF34-8C and CF34-8E model turbofan engines. It requires the removal and replacement of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 disk, part number 4125T22P04, due to a manufacturing quality escape that could lead to disk failure. This directive applies to engines with specific serial numbers and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric CF34-8

EASA AD US-2022-02-16

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-16 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It responds to interference issues caused by 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band that affect radio altimeters and related airplane systems during landing. This directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to incorporate new limitations and operating procedures to mitigate risks associated with degraded deceleration performance and longer landing distances.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2021-26-09

Tail Rotor - Tail Rotor Hub - Inspections / Removal

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 238 (December 15, 2021) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., Ltd. Model 305 and Brantly International, Inc. Models B-2, B-2A, and B-2B helicopters. It addresses cracks found in the tail rotor hub, specifically part numbers 161-1 and 2951, which could compromise tail rotor control.

Airworthiness Directive

Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co., 305
Orphaned (No Tc Holder) BRANTLY
Brantly Helicopters Industries U.S.A. Co. Model 305
Brantly International, Inc. B-2
Brantly International, Inc. B-2A
Brantly International, Inc. B-2B

EASA AD 2022-0008

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting GE Aviation Czech H75, H80, and H85 engine models installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20 and L410-NG, RUAG Aerospace Do 28 series, Thrush Aircraft 510G and S-2R series, and Viking Air DHC-3 Otter aeroplanes. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations published in the GEAC Engine Maintenance Manual to ensure continued safe operation of these engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Ge Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85
Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20
Aircraft Industries L410-NG
RUAG Aerospace Do 28
Thrush Aircraft 510G
Thrush Aircraft S-2R
Viking Air DHC-3 Otter

EASA AD 2022-0007

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0007 is an airworthiness directive addressing the LEAP-1A series engines manufactured by CFM International, installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks as specified in the LEAP-1A Engine Shop Manual Chapter 05 and related service bulletins. The directive applies to various LEAP-1A engine models and specific life-limited parts identified by part and serial numbers.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1A
CFM International LEAP-1C
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD BR-2021-11-01R1

Equipment / Furnishings - Divan Shroud / Sideledge Panel Fairing - Installation

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2021-11-01R1 is an official regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer S.A. model EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes. The directive mandates the installation of a protective fairing covering the divan shroud and sideledge panel to address a safety concern related to the shoulder belt retraction mechanism. This AD ensures continued airworthiness and safety compliance for affected aircraft registered in Brazil.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer EMB-545
Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD US-2019-23-04

Fuel - Fuel Quantity Indicating System - Modification

EASA Decision to adopt FAA AD 2019-23-04 is an airworthiness directive concerning certain Boeing 727 aeroplanes equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks. It mandates modification of the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent ignition sources inside these auxiliary fuel tanks caused by electrical faults. This decision aligns EASA regulations with the FAA's safety requirements.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 727