EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2026-02-10

Water / Waste - Faucet Control Module - Inspections / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive US-2026-02-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It focuses on inspections and replacement of the faucet control module (FCM) in lavatory washbasins to prevent water leaks that could damage critical flight equipment. The directive mandates inspections, leak tests, installation of moisture management devices, and replacement of the FCM with an improved design.

Feb 6, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787

EASA AD CF-2026-07

Ice and Rain Protection — Engine Cowl Anti-Ice — Ejector Pipe Chafing

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-07 addresses ice and rain protection issues related to engine cowl anti-ice ejector pipe chafing on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of the ejector pipe and seal to prevent system degradation and engine shutdown. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft model.

Feb 5, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

EASA AD CF-2026-06

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Aft Door Mechanism — Lock Link Apex Pin/Bolt Fracture

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-06 addresses a fracture issue in the main landing gear aft door mechanism lock link apex pin/bolt on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and -402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of specific apex pins and bolts to prevent asymmetric main landing gear extension. It applies to aircraft equipped with part numbers 46852-1 and NAS6207-17D and introduces a new apex pin P/N 46857-1.

Feb 5, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8

EASA AD 2026-0024

Rotors Flight Control — Ball Bearing Control System — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0024 is issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models with serial numbers 0005 to 1276 inclusive. It addresses inspections of the rotors flight control ball bearing control system, specifically focusing on the yaw actuator assemblies and control rods. The directive mandates inspections to detect potential failures that could lead to loss of tail rotor control.

Feb 5, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635

EASA AD 2025-0283

[Correction] Nacelles / Pylons — Air Intake Cowl — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0283 is a corrective AD addressing inspection requirements for the air intake cowl on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates special detailed inspections of affected engine air inlet cowls with specific part numbers to detect elongation of locating holes that could impair nacelle anti-icing performance. The AD applies to all serial numbers of the affected parts installed on these aircraft models.

Feb 4, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD CF-2025-60R1

Fuselage — Tail Rotor Gearbox Support Assembly to Tailboom Attachment Discrepant Rivets

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-60R1 addresses discrepant rivets in the tail rotor gearbox support assembly to tailboom attachment on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and replace failed or inadequate rivets that could compromise structural integrity. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety and maintenance procedures for affected helicopters.

Feb 4, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429

EASA AD 26-022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-022 is a proposed amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and updates the safe life airworthiness limitation items. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest Airbus ALS Part 1, Revision 11 issue 2.

Feb 4, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 26-023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-023 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements, introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 family models.

Feb 4, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 26-024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-024 is a proposed amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 concerning System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 family models.

Feb 4, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 26-025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-025 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, applying to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models. The directive mandates compliance with the latest Airbus ALS Part 5, Revision 10, to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 4, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2026-05

HONEYWELL ASCa Inc.: Emergency Locator Transmitter - Degraded Performance in High Temperature environment.

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-05 addresses degraded performance of Honeywell ASCa Inc. Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) RESCU 406AFN2 and RESCU 406SG in high temperature environments. This directive applies to ELTs installed on various aircraft including Boeing 737, 767, 777, 787 series, Airbus A318 through A380 series, and Bombardier BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 models. The AD mandates corrective actions to ensure ELTs meet Canadian Technical Standard Order requirements for reliable emergency signaling.

Feb 3, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 26-021

Electrical System Installation — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-021 is a proposed directive addressing electrical system installation inspections on Airbus Defence and Space C-295 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 188, 189, and 191. It mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections of the harness protection adjacent to frame 30 between stringers 6 and 7 on the right-hand side. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by preventing potential system failures or cabin fires related to wiring issues.

Feb 2, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space C-295

EASA AD 2026-0023

Engine Exhaust — Noise Suppressor / Muffler — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0023 is an airworthiness directive affecting Tecnam P2010 aeroplanes equipped with Lycoming IO-390 engines up to serial number 335. It mandates repetitive inspections of the engine exhaust noise suppressor/muffler to detect potential blockages or disconnections. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by addressing a risk of engine power loss caused by muffler component failure.

Feb 2, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTecnam P2010

EASA AD CF-2026-04

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Premature Tire Failure

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-04 addresses premature tire failures on the main landing gear of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes. The directive targets Goodyear tires with part number 347K63-1 and serial numbers before 8232xxxx, which may have a manufacturing defect leading to early failure. It mandates inspection, removal, and replacement of affected tires to ensure safe landing performance.

Feb 2, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8

EASA AD 26-019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 —Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe life Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-019 is a proposed amendment affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, which includes Airworthiness Limitation Items and Safe Life Items, to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified models and mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits.

Feb 2, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28

EASA AD 26-020

Landing Gear — Landing Gear Selector Valve — Functional Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-020 is a proposed directive addressing the landing gear selector valve on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models including ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A, focusing on the functional check of the landing gear selector valve to prevent uncommanded nose landing gear retraction. The directive targets valves with certain part and serial numbers to ensure safe operation.

Jan 30, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72

EASA SIB SAIB-2026-03

Emergency Equipment, Orion Safety Products Skyblazer II Red XLT Aerial Signal

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB 2026-03 addresses reports of inadvertent ignition of Orion Safety Products Skyblazer II Red XLT Aerial Signals without removal of the safety cap or pulling the ignition cord. These aerial signals are used in various aircraft survival kits, liferafts, and emergency escape slide/raft assemblies. The FAA is investigating the issue but has not identified an unsafe condition warranting an airworthiness directive at this time.

Jan 29, 2026
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2026-0022-E

Fuselage — Intermediate Fuselage Frame 8 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0022-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections of the intermediate fuselage frame 8 for cracks and loose rivets to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential tail boom detachment. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter.

Jan 29, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2026-0021

Fuselage — Mounts and Attachment — Checks / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0021 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 series, including AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, and D models delivered before 1 January 2026. The directive addresses the inspection and replacement of fuselage mounts and attachments, specifically the front and rear attachment fittings, screws, nuts, and washers of the Main Gear Box suspension bars. It mandates checks and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopters.

Jan 29, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EASA AD 26-017

Powerplant — Engine Firewalls — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-017 is a proposed directive addressing engine firewall modifications for Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It targets all serial numbers of SA 365 N, SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155 B, and EC 155 B1 helicopters. The directive aims to improve engine compartment fire safety by enhancing firewall sealing.

Jan 29, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155