EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2026-0115

Jun 15, 2026

Stabilizers – Torque Tube Assembly – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0115 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters including A109A, A109AII, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP models. It mandates inspections of the horizontal stabilizer torque tube assembly to detect debonding issues that could lead to cracks and potential loss of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of torque tube assemblies as detailed in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109A
  • Leonardo A109AII
  • Leonardo A109C
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109LUH
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2023-0147R3

Jun 15, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Re-calculation of Life Limits / Replacement / Modification; Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Replacement / Modification

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Re-calculation of Life Limits / Replacement / Modification; Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Replacement / Modification' is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It addresses the maintenance and life limits of main gearbox suspension bar pins and fittings, including recalculations and required replacements or modifications. The directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopter models by updating maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA SIB 2026-06

Jun 12, 2026

Ebola Virus Disease – Operational Recommendations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-06 titled "Ebola Virus Disease – Operational Recommendations" provides updated guidance on managing the operational safety environment related to the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. It applies to national competent authorities, aircraft operators, and aerodrome operators, focusing on risk management, infection control, and procedures for suspected cases during commercial air travel. The document does not reference specific aircraft or engine models.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded
All aircraft

EASA AD 2026-0114

Jun 12, 2026

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Axles – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0114 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections of main landing gear axles on Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to specific main landing gear axles with designated part numbers and requires repetitive detailed inspections to detect corrosion damage. The directive provides instructions for inspection and corrective actions to maintain continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2026-0113

Jun 11, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0113 is an amendment concerning Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines installed on Airbus A350 aircraft, including models Trent XWB-75, XWB-79, XWB-79B, XWB-84, and XWB-97. This directive updates the Time Limits Manual and Maintenance Programme to ensure continued airworthiness through mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWB
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2026-0110

Jun 10, 2026

[Correction] Fuselage – Screws and Nuts installed on Firewalls – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0110 is a corrective directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models manufactured before 19 November 2025. It mandates inspection of screws and nuts installed on the firewalls between the engine compartment and the electronic engine control units (EECU) and main gearbox (MGB) compartments for incorrectly applied high-temperature sealant. The directive aims to prevent potential ignition of the sealant that could lead to fires and engine power loss.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2026-10-02

Jun 10, 2026

Fuselage - Airworthiness Limitations Section - Maintenance / Inspection

Fuselage - Airworthiness Limitations Section - Maintenance / Inspection is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. This directive mandates updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the maintenance manual to include inspections for tool damage on the interior fuselage skin fiber at the forward pressure bulkhead ring angle. The directive aims to prevent crack propagation that could lead to pressurization leaks and loss of pressurization.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD 2026-0111

Jun 10, 2026

Tail Rotor Drive - Shaft Sleeves – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0111 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor drive shaft sleeves on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, EC 130 B4, and EC 130 T2 models, excluding those with modification 079809. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of specific tail rotor drive shaft sleeves, part number 704A33698045, to detect damage caused by increased hardness due to high temperatures. This AD aims to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and loss of yaw control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2026-0060R1

Jun 9, 2026

Fuel – Fuel Low Pressure Shut-Off Valve – Leak Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0060R1 is a regulatory update addressing fuel low pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV) leak checks on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific Airbus A330 and A340 models equipped with affected LPSOV parts identified by certain part numbers. The directive mandates repetitive leak checks and corrective actions to prevent fuel leaks that could lead to fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2026-10-05

Jun 8, 2026

Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-10-05 is a final rule addressing Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on various Airbus SAS Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This directive requires replacing non-compliant seat track attachments and hardware and re-identifying the seats with new part numbers to ensure compliance with safety standards. The affected aircraft include Airbus A330-200, A330-300, A330-743L, A330-841, A330-941, A340-200, A340-300, A340-541, A340-542, A340-641, and A340-642 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330-200
  • Airbus A330-300
  • Airbus A330-743L
  • Airbus A330-841
  • Airbus A330-941
  • Airbus A340-200
  • Airbus A340-300
  • Airbus A340-541
  • Airbus A340-542
  • Airbus A340-641
  • Airbus A340-642

EASA AD 2026-0107

Jun 8, 2026

Navigation – Radio Altimeter and Ground Proximity System Antennas – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0107 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Defence and Space C-295 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 188, 189, and 191. The directive mandates modifications to the radio altimeter and ground proximity system antenna installations to ensure structural integrity. This AD applies specifically to these aircraft models and requires compliance with Airbus Defence and Space service bulletins SB-295-34-0091C and SB-295-34-0092C.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Defence & Space C-295
  • Airbus Defence and Space C-295

EASA AD 2026-0109

Jun 8, 2026

Oxygen – Low Pressure Oxygen Hoses – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0109 is issued for MBB-BK117 D-2 and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10051018 up to revision 5. It addresses the replacement of low-pressure oxygen hoses installed in Emergency Medical Service interiors manufactured by Mecaer Aviation Group. The directive mandates replacing specific oxygen hoses and assemblies to prevent potential oxygen leakage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • MBB-BK117 D-2
  • MBB-BK117 D-3

EASA AD US-2026-11-05

Jun 8, 2026

Rotorcraft Flight Control - Auxiliary Servo Assembly - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-11-05 is a final rule addressing various helicopters including Sikorsky S-61 models and others. It mandates inspections and maintenance actions related to the auxiliary servo assembly and yaw pedal damper housing to prevent loss of tail rotor authority. This directive targets specific helicopter models such as Carson S-61L, Croman SH-3H, Glacier CH-3E, Reynolds USAF CH-3 variants, Sikorsky S-61 series, and Siller CH-3E and SH-3A helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Sikorsky S-61
  • Carson S-61L
  • Croman SH-3H
  • Glacier CH-3E
  • Reynolds USAF CH-3
  • Siller CH-3E
  • Siller SH-3A

EASA AD 2026-0104

Jun 8, 2026

Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0104 is an amendment to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It addresses a safety issue identified during HELIONIX software development flight tests related to the Automatic Flight Control System's Assisted Take-Off mode under One Engine Inoperative conditions. The directive mandates changes to the flight manual to enhance pilot limitations and ensure safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B

EASA SIB SN-2026-005

May 27, 2026

Autopilots and Trim Runaways in General Aviation Aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority Safety Notice SN–2026/005 Version 2 is a guidance document addressing autopilots and electric pitch trim runaways in General Aviation aircraft. It applies to all General Aviation pilots, operators, and organisations managing or maintaining GA aircraft equipped with autopilot or electric pitch trim systems. The notice highlights the importance of system checks, pilot training, and immediate actions in case of trim runaway events to enhance flight safety.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft

EASA SIB 2016-09R1

May 18, 2026

Minimum Cockpit Occupancy

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2016-09R1 titled Minimum Cockpit Occupancy addresses the presence of at least two authorised persons in the flight crew compartment during commercial air transport operations of large aeroplanes equipped with secure flight crew compartment doors. It revises the previous SIB 2016-09 and focuses on mitigating risks related to single-pilot occupancy, including pilot incapacitation and intentional acts. The bulletin provides recommendations for operators to implement procedures ensuring continuous two-person cockpit occupancy with defined roles and training requirements.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft

EASA SIB 2026-05

May 13, 2026

Flight Procedure Design Providers – Tool Qualification

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-05 is a guidance document addressing the qualification of tools used by Flight Procedure Design (FPD) providers. It highlights the risks of undetected errors in automated calculations, such as Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude (MOCA), which may lead to incorrect published flight procedure values. The bulletin applies to FPD providers, Air Traffic Services providers using FPD services, and National Competent Authorities responsible for oversight.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft

EASA SIB 2026-04

May 8, 2026

Aviation Turbine Fuel – Use of Jet A Grade Fuel in a Jet A-1 Environment

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-04 addresses the potential use of Jet A grade aviation turbine fuel in environments traditionally supplied with Jet A-1 fuel, primarily in Europe. It highlights operational, airworthiness, and human factor risks associated with introducing Jet A fuel, which differs in freezing point and electrical conductivity from Jet A-1. The bulletin is relevant to aviation fuel suppliers, aerodrome operators, aircraft operators, and other stakeholders involved in fuel handling and supply chains.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft

EASA SIB SN-2026-006

May 5, 2026

Inspection and Packing of Parachutes

The Civil Aviation Authority Safety Notice SN–2026/006 Version 2 is a safety communication addressing concerns about the inspection and packing of parachutes supplied by Cascade Aviation and Marine Services Limited, also known as T.P.F Services. It applies primarily to operators of General Aviation aircraft who use parachutes as critical safety equipment. The notice highlights potential safety risks due to improper inspection or packing that could lead to parachute deployment failure or reduced life-saving capability.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft

EASA SIB SAIB-2026-09

Apr 23, 2026

Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Power Transfer Unit System

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2026-09 addresses errors found in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 757-29A0071 RB, Original Issue, dated November 16, 2023, which affects The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This bulletin informs operators about issues related to the hydraulic power transfer unit (PTU) control valve and provides recommended actions to mitigate potential safety concerns. The document serves as an interim advisory prior to the anticipated supersedure of Airworthiness Directive 2024-25-09.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 757200200PF200CB300