EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2021-13

Ice and Rain Protection — Potable Water Line Ribbon Heater Fire Risk

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-13 addresses a fire risk related to the potable water line ribbon heater on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft equipped with Cox & Co. 3043 or 3044 series ribbon heaters. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent potential onboard fires caused by faulty heater installations. It applies to specific Bombardier aircraft models and aims to enhance safety by mitigating this electrical fire hazard.

Apr 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD US-2021-04-10

Stabilizers - Elevator Torque Tube Attach Fasteners - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2021-04-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 208 and 208B airplanes. It requires repetitive inspections of the inboard and outboard elevator torque tube attach fasteners for looseness or incorrect installation, with mandatory replacement of all fasteners if any issues are found. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of elevator torque tube fasteners that could lead to loss of elevator control.

Apr 7, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 208 (Caravan I)Textron Aviation 208Textron Aviation 208B

EASA AD CF-2021-12

Fire Protection System — Main Landing Gear Primary Zone Advanced Pneumatic Detector Chafing Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-12 addresses fire protection system concerns related to the main landing gear primary zone advanced pneumatic detector chafing damage on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and -402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4614. The directive mandates inspections and repairs to prevent hydraulic leaks and fire detection failures caused by insufficient clearance and chafing between hydraulic tubes and APD sensing lines. This AD ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models.

Apr 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD US-2021-05-16

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-22-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-16 is a final rule affecting Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 turbofan engines equipped with specific low-pressure turbine (LPT) 4th-stage air sealing ring segment assemblies. This directive addresses unsafe conditions caused by LPT 4th-stage vane cluster assemblies leaning back and damaging rotating blades, which can lead to blade fractures and releases. The AD mandates inspections and replacements to ensure engine safety and reliability.

Apr 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4100

EASA AD US-2021-05-19

Tail Rotor Control System - Arm Assembly - Life Limit

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-19 addresses Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-61L, S-61N, S-61NM, S-61R helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-61A, S-61D, S-61E, and S-61V restricted category helicopters equipped with arm assembly part number S6140-62614-009. This directive establishes a life limit for the tail rotor control system arm assembly to prevent operation beyond 15,000 hours time-in-service (TIS).

Apr 6, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-61Sikorsky S-61LSikorsky S-61NSikorsky S-61NMSikorsky S-61RSikorsky S-61ASikorsky S-61DSikorsky S-61ESikorsky S-61V

EASA AD 2021-0097

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Case — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0097 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of specific High Pressure Turbine (HPT) cases with identified defective port castings to prevent potential failure. The directive applies to multiple LEAP-1A engine variants and aims to ensure continued safe operation by removing affected parts from service.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1ACFM International LEAP-1CAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0094

Engine — Oil Pump — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0094 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of oil pumps on Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines, commonly installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62 aeroplanes. The directive mandates the replacement of certain affected oil pumps due to contamination issues that could lead to engine lubrication failure. It applies to all serial numbers of these engine models and prohibits installation of affected parts.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAustro Engine Gmbh E4Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD US-2021-06-04

Fuselage - Floor Beam Support Link Lower Bushing - Inspection / Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-06-04 is a final rule addressing all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV airplanes. It mandates inspections of the right butt line 6 floor beam inboard support links and bushings for corrosion to prevent potential failure. This directive responds to corrosion issues that could compromise the pressure vessel floor integrity and lead to loss of airplane pressurization.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVGulfstream GV

EASA SIB AIR-21-07

Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes - Verification of Correct Washers used with Wing Spar Attach Bolts

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-21-07 addresses the verification of correct washers used with wing spar attach bolts on Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes. This bulletin provides guidance related to compliance with Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-16, focusing on the proper washer style to ensure structural clearance. It highlights issues with incorrectly manufactured washers that lack the required rounded edges.

Mar 31, 2021
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0226R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0061

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0226R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG HO-V 72 propellers, commonly installed on Slingsby T67 Firefly aircraft. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks in propeller hubs used in aerobatic maneuvers to prevent potential in-flight propeller detachment. It also requires amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual for affected aircraft.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHoffmann Propeller Gmbh & Co. Kg HO-V 72Slingsby T67 Firefly

EASA AD 2021-0096

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0035

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0096 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for certain collective stick torque tube assemblies identified by specific batch numbers to ensure continued safe operation.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A119Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2021-0095

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0088

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0095 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting AB139 and AW139 helicopters modified with Aerolite AG's 3-Stretcher Kit Part Number 139084-501. The directive addresses a design deficiency in the primary stretcher unit Part Number 002095-502 installed by the Aerolite Supplemental Type Certificate 10017231. It mandates the installation of a placard indicating a weight limit on the primary stretcher to ensure safe operation.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139AgustaWestland AB139AgustaWestland AW139

EASA AD 2018-0048R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0048R1 is a revision of a previous directive concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 series engines installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Time Limits Manual and its Temporary Revision No. 05-01. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and inspections within specified intervals.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-05-11

Flight Controls - Spoiler Control Module - Operational Test

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-11 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive operational tests of the spoiler inhibit function and, for some airplanes, installation of new relay bracket assemblies, wiring changes to spoiler control modules (SCMs), installation of new SCMs, and clearance measurements. This directive aims to improve lateral handling qualities during approach and landing by mitigating unwanted lateral oscillations.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD US-2021-06-10

Fuel - Refuel Valves / Fueling Shut-off Valve - Master Minimum Equipment List Dispatch Limitations

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-06-10 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747 and Model 767 series airplanes. It prohibits operation of these aircraft with any inoperative refuel valve (fueling shut-off valve) that has failed in the open position to prevent un-commanded fuel transfer between fuel tanks. This directive responds to a reported unsafe condition involving fuel transfer that could lead to fuel exhaustion.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 767

EASA AD CF-2021-11

Pneumatic System — Wing Check Valve Bleed Air Leak - Replacement

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-11 addresses a pneumatic system issue involving bleed air leaks at the wing check valve on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4624. This directive mandates replacement of specific V-band clamps and check valve seals to prevent air leaks that could damage aircraft structure and critical components. It applies to affected aircraft operated under Canadian aviation regulations.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2021-0093

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0009

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0093 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 updates to the airworthiness limitations section, specifically Part 2 related to damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. The directive ensures operators comply with the latest maintenance tasks and thresholds to maintain continued airworthiness.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600

EASA AD 2021-0091

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0022

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0022 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. The record serves as an informational notice to design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2021-05-14

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Control System - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-14 is a final rule addressing cracks in the flap torque tube actuator attachment brackets on all Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-250 through AT-802A airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the flap actuator attachment bracket welds and requires replacement of any cracked torque tubes to prevent flap actuator detachment. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected Air Tractor aircraft by mitigating the risk of sudden flap retraction and potential loss of control.

Mar 29, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Tractor AT-250Air Tractor AT-300Air Tractor AT-400Air Tractor AT-401Air Tractor AT-402Air Tractor AT-500Air Tractor AT-600Air Tractor AT-800Air Tractor AT-602Air Tractor AT-802Air Tractor AT-802A

EASA AD US-2021-05-18

Engine - Diffuser Case M-Flange - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing International Aero Engines AG V2500 series turbofan engines, including models V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5. This directive mandates inspections of the M-flange on the diffuser case to detect cracks and requires replacement of the diffuser case M-flange if defects are found. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these engine models.

Mar 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5International Aero Engines Ag V2500-A1