EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-18-13

Engine - Combustion Outer Liner Shell - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-18-13 is a final rule addressing all General Electric Company CF34-8 model turbofan engines equipped with a specific combustion outer liner shell. This directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the combustion outer liner shell due to failures that caused two in-flight engine shutdowns. It applies to various CF34-8C and CF34-8E engine variants and aims to mitigate unsafe conditions related to combustion liner shell cracking and collapse.

Sep 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF34-8

EASA AD CF-2021-30

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Boxes Non-Conformity

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-30 addresses a non-conformity in passenger oxygen box dual manifolds on Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected oxygen box assemblies to prevent piston ejection and oxygen leakage during emergency use. It also prohibits installation of certain affected parts identified by specific lot and serial numbers.

Sep 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0215-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0215-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of specific tail rotor pitch rods identified by part numbers M642A10T1005 and M642A10T1005E due to reported severe damage and abnormal vibrations during flight. This directive aims to prevent loss of helicopter control by ensuring the integrity of these critical components.

Sep 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2021-0183R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0038

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0183R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for forward-facing galleys installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive general visual inspections of specified galley parts to detect damage such as delamination and corrosion that could compromise trolley retention during emergency landings. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus models and references specific Airbus Service Bulletins for inspection procedures.

Sep 20, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0211

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0062

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0211 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 10. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Sep 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-200ATR 42-300ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2021-0212

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0063

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 15. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Sep 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-400ATR 42-500

EASA AD 2021-0213

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0064

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0213 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 19. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Sep 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2021-0214

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0103

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes of all manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and revised maintenance requirements.

Sep 17, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-12Pilatus PC-12Pilatus PC-12/45Pilatus PC-12/47Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0210

Aircraft Flight Manual — Take-off Distance with Crosswind above 20 Knots — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0210 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates an update to the Aircraft Flight Manual to correct take-off distance calculations when crosswinds exceed 20 knots. This directive ensures accurate performance data is used for safe aircraft operation under these conditions.

Sep 16, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2021-0206

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0124

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0206 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 06. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Sep 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0207

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0125

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Sep 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0208

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0127

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0208 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance requirements and life limits as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 6 and Variation 6.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing system equipment maintenance tasks and replacement of life-limited parts.

Sep 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0209

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0162

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 05, which covers fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements.

Sep 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD CF-2021-31

Wings — Lower Wing Plank - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-31 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2D24 aircraft, serial numbers 15462 through 15475. This directive mandates a one-time detailed visual inspection of the lower wing plank near the flap arm locations to detect dents or damage that may compromise wing structural integrity. The inspection aims to identify manufacturing defects that could lead to cracks and reduce the wing's residual strength.

Sep 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24

EASA AD 2021-0204

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0009

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0204 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks related to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically Variation 3.4, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new or more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Sep 14, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600

EASA AD 2021-0205

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0010

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0205 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.4, focusing on damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance instructions related to the nose, center fuselage, and engine mount areas.

Sep 14, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A310

EASA AD 2020-0175-CN

CANCELLED: Doors — Sliding Doors — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0175-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2020-0175, which applied to Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models equipped with sliding doors. The original directive required inspections of sliding door components due to a reported in-flight door loss incident. This cancellation confirms that the unsafe condition is no longer considered a fleet-wide risk.

Sep 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2018-0049R2

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft and Balance Weights — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0049R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft and balance weights on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates specific on-wing and in-shop inspections to detect cracks and discrepancies, as well as modification requirements to prevent rotor shaft failure. It applies to certain serial numbers except those with a specific modification that excludes them from the directive.

Sep 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700Airbus A330

EASA AD US-2021-19-10

Engine - Stage 1/2 High Pressure Turbine Disks - Removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-10 addresses certain International Aero Engines, LLC PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, and PW1133G-JM turbofan engines. This directive follows an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine disk on an Airbus A321-231 powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines, prompting removal of specific first and second stage high-pressure turbine disks. The AD aims to mitigate the risk of similar failures and enhance engine safety.

Sep 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400Airbus A321

EASA AD G-2021-0008

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Skin and Frames — Inspection

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0008 mandates inspections of the rear fuselage skin and frames on all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. This directive addresses structural integrity concerns following the discovery of cracks in the rear fuselage drum near the rear passenger door. It requires low frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks, corrosion, and other defects in specified fuselage areas.

Sep 13, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146AVRO 146-RJ