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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

EASA AD US-2021-26-17

Equipment / Furnishings - Passenger Service Units and Life Vest Panels - Inspection / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-17 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes without Boeing Sky Interior. It supersedes AD 2019-03-26 and focuses on inspection and modification of passenger service units (PSUs) and life vest panels to ensure correct lanyard assemblies and proper part number re-identification. The directive aims to prevent PSUs and life vest panels from detaching, which could cause passenger injuries and hinder evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD US-2021-24-14

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeve Secondary Sliders - Check / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-24-14 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. It targets damage found in the thrust reverser translating sleeve secondary sliders caused by contact with the slider track liner, which could reduce the fatigue life of these components. This directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected thrust reversers to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2022-02-05

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

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-05 addresses certain Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G model turbofan engines installed on aircraft such as the Airbus A321-231. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage and 2nd-stage disks due to a risk of uncontained disk failure. The directive aims to prevent engine damage and potential loss of the airplane caused by high-energy debris from disk failures.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
Pratt & Whitney PW1900G
Airbus A321-231

EASA AD CF-2022-01

Placards and Markings — Elevator and Rudder Surface Rigging Inaccuracy Resulting from Flight Control Decal Positional Offset

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-01 addresses issues related to placards and markings on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive focuses on inaccuracies in elevator and rudder surface rigging caused by positional offsets of flight control decals. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and mandates inspection and corrective maintenance actions.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0184R2

Tail Rotor — Tail Gearbox Angular Clearance — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0184R2 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection of tail gearbox angular clearance on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It mandates repetitive inspections of specific tail gearbox parts to detect angular clearance issues that could lead to structural failure of the tail gearbox drive. The directive applies to tail gearboxes with part numbers 332A36.3001.00, 332A36.3002.00, and 332A36.5001.01.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2
Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2022-0004

Fuselage — Aft Flight Compartment Window Rear Lower Corner and Fuselage Skin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0004 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300 B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-203, B4-2C, C4-203, and F4-203 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the aft flight compartment window rear lower corner and adjacent fuselage skin to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive requires specific ultrasonic and detailed visual inspections following Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0278 Revision 03.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A300
Airbus A300 B2-203
Airbus A300 B2K-3C
Airbus A300 B4-203
Airbus A300 B4-2C
Airbus A300 C4-203
Airbus A300 F4-203

EASA AD 2022-0002

Landing Gear — Wheel / Tapered Outer Bearing — Inspection

The document titled 'Landing Gear — Wheel / Tapered Outer Bearing — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD exists, and this record serves informational purposes only. The document advises that legally binding AD requirements for this aircraft type are issued by the relevant military authorities depending on the country of registration.

Safety Information Bulletin

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2022-0005

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0005 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 1A1 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS355 NP twin-engine helicopters. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran ARRIUS 1
Airbus Helicopters AS355 NP

EASA AD US-2021-19-15

Equipment / Furnishings - Galley Mounted Attendant Seat Fittings - Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-15 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This directive mandates modifications to galley mounted attendant seat fittings to correct non-compliance issues found in some in-service installations. The directive aims to enhance flight attendant safety by ensuring seat fittings can withstand high-G crash conditions.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 777200200LR300300ER

EASA AD 2022-0001

Wings — Inner Rear Spar Trailing Edge — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0001 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the wing inner rear spar trailing edge to address fuel leakage issues. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 78726 and 78091 already incorporated in production.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA SIB CE-13-27R1

Airplanes with Cable-driven Flight Controls - Frayed Flap Extend Cables

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-13-27R1 addresses the issue of frayed flap extend cables in airplanes with cable-driven flight controls, specifically including numerous Textron Aviation, Inc. (formerly Cessna) models such as the 310, 320, 335, 336, 337, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, 421, and 425 series. This bulletin serves as an informational reminder to operators and maintenance personnel about the importance of thorough inspections of flight control cables to prevent failures. It does not impose mandatory requirements but highlights safety concerns related to cable wear and inspection challenges.

Safety Information Bulletin

Textron Aviation 310
Textron Aviation 320 (Skyknight)
Textron Aviation 321
Textron Aviation 335
Textron Aviation 336
Textron Aviation 337 (Super Skymaster)
Textron Aviation 340
Textron Aviation 401
Textron Aviation 402
Textron Aviation 411
Textron Aviation 414
Textron Aviation 421
Textron Aviation 425 (Conquest)

EASA AD CF-2021-49

Landing Gear — Landing Gear System — General

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-49 addresses the landing gear system for MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It mandates verification of the calendar age of main and nose landing gear components and requires removal and replacement of components older than 10 years. The directive aims to prevent landing gear collapse due to corrosion by enforcing maintenance and overhaul standards.

Airworthiness Directive

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-13

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

EASA Decision not to adopt Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-FATA-01020A-13, which applies to aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers from 95007 through 95177. This decision follows a review of additional information from Irkut Corporation JSC and concludes that the issue addressed by the FATA AD does not meet EASA Part 21 criteria for AD action. Therefore, EASA will not implement this directive for the affected aircraft.

Agency Decision

Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA AD 2017-0042-CN

CANCELLED: Main Rotor Drive / Engine Oil — Main Gearbox Oil Cooler — Inspection

CANCELLED: Main Rotor Drive / Engine Oil — Main Gearbox Oil Cooler — Inspection is a document concerning Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It originally addressed inspection requirements related to the main rotor drive, engine oil, and main gearbox oil cooler systems. The document has now been officially cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD US-2021-24-02

Electrical Power - Observer Station Circuit Breaker Panel - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 246, titled 'Electrical Power - Observer Station Circuit Breaker Panel - Inspection' is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. It addresses wire chafing incidents on the observer station circuit breaker panel that could lead to electrical power loss and potential in-flight fire.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing MD-11
Boeing MD-11F

EASA AD US-2021-26-04

Engine - Fan Hub Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-04 addresses Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines. This directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the engine fan hub assembly to prevent uncontained engine failures. It applies specifically to engine fan hub assemblies with part numbers 5760221, 5760321, or 5760001.

Airworthiness Directive

Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2021-23-21

Fuselage - Aft Wheel Well Bulkhead Structural Joints - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-21 addresses certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the aft wheel well bulkhead structural joints due to improper shimming during assembly, which may cause fatigue cracking. The directive requires repair of any detected cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2021-23-20

Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (December 6, 2021) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-23-20) applicable to certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It addresses structural joint assembly issues that may reduce fatigue thresholds, requiring repetitive inspections and repairs of the front spar pickle fork and outer chord areas to maintain airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2021-25-11

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilator Tip Tube and Weight Assemblies - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-25-11 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-23-250 airplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of the horizontal stabilator tip tube and weight assemblies to detect and correct cracks and prevent structural weakening. This directive applies to specific serial-numbered Piper PA-23-250 airplanes and updates previous inspection requirements.

Airworthiness Directive

Piper Aircraft PA-23 (Aztec)
Piper PA-23-250