EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-08

Dec 29, 2021

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an official decision by EASA not to adopt the Russian Federation's Federal Air Transport Agency Airworthiness Directive 2021-FATA-01020A-08. This directive was applicable to aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 95175, 95177, and from 95179 through 95185 inclusive. After reviewing additional information from Irkut Corporation JSC, EASA determined that the issue addressed does not meet the criteria for AD action under EASA Part 21.

Agency Decision
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA AD CF-2021-53

Dec 24, 2021

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-53 addresses the risk of interference to radio altimeters on helicopters from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals. It applies to all helicopters certified by Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, Bell Textron Canada Limited, Hélicoptères Guimbal, and Leonardo S.p.a. equipped with radio altimeters. The directive prohibits certain operations requiring radio altimeter data when 5G C-Band interference is present, particularly in U.S. airspace.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters All
  • Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH All
  • Bell Textron Canada Limited All
  • Hélicoptères Guimbal All
  • Leonardo S.p.a. All

EASA AD CF-2021-52

Dec 24, 2021

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-52. This TCCA AD applies to transport and commuter aeroplanes equipped with radio (radar) altimeters and requires revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in U.S. airspace when 5G C-Band interference is present. EASA has determined that TCCA AD CF-2021-52 is not eligible for adoption within its jurisdiction due to applicability issues involving aeroplane types for which TCCA is not the State of Design.

Agency Decision
All aircraft

EASA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-07

Dec 24, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment is an amendment document concerning the IRKUT CORPORATION JSC RRJ-95 aircraft. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations section related to time limits and maintenance checks for this specific aircraft type. The amendment aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety compliance for the RRJ-95.

Other
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA AD 2021-0290

Dec 23, 2021

[Correction] Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0290 is a correction issued on 23 December 2021 concerning Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

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

EASA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-06

Dec 23, 2021

Pneumatic - Leak Detection System Sensors - Inspection / Replacement

The Pneumatic - Leak Detection System Sensors - Inspection / Replacement document pertains to the IRKUT CORPORATION JSC RRJ-95 aircraft type. It provides guidance on inspecting and replacing sensors within the pneumatic leak detection system to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This document is essential for maintaining the integrity of the pneumatic systems on the RRJ-95 aircraft.

Other
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
  • IRKUT RRJ-95

EASA AD 2021-0289-E

Dec 23, 2021

Rotorcraft Flight Manual / Section 2 and 3 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0289-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2, D-2, D3, and D-3m helicopters of all variants and serial numbers. It mandates amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Sections 2 and 3 to incorporate temporary revisions related to the inlet barrier filter (IBF) system. The directive aims to mitigate engine flame out risks caused by partial icing of the IBF engine intakes during operations in falling snow.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D3
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD G-2021-0017

Dec 22, 2021

Flight Controls — Rudder and Elevator Flight Control Cable Terminals - Inspection

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0017 addresses the inspection of rudder and elevator flight control cable terminals on BAE Systems Jetstream 3100 and 3200 series aircraft. It mandates inspections of specific stainless steel cable terminals susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. The directive applies to all models and serial numbers of these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3100
  • Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3200
  • BAE Systems Jetstream 3100
  • BAE Systems Jetstream 3200

EASA AD CF-2021-50

Dec 22, 2021

Fuel — Distribution — Fuel Pressure Switch Missing Lockwire

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-50 addresses missing lockwire on fuel pressure switches in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections, torquing, and installation of lockwire on fuel pressure switches located on AC boost pump cartridges and engine feed pressure switches to prevent fuel leaks and fire hazards. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0288

Dec 21, 2021

Fuselage — Frame 40 Rear Fitting at Stringer 27 — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Frame 40 Rear Fitting at Stringer 27 — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the Airbus A300 and A300-600 aircraft models. It addresses the inspection requirements for the rear fitting at frame 40, stringer 27 of the fuselage structure. This directive aims to ensure the structural integrity and safety of these specific aircraft components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600

EASA AD 2021-0286

Dec 21, 2021

Placards and Markings — Safety Placards for First Centre Row Passenger Seats — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0286 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, and A330-243 aircraft modified with specific EASA Supplemental Type Certificates for MRTT configuration. The directive addresses missing mandatory safety placards on the first centre row passenger seats, which are critical for passenger safety during taxi, take-off, and landing. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper installation of these safety placards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0284

Dec 17, 2021

Engine Fuel & Control — Electronic Engine Control Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0284 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It addresses the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) software, specifically requiring an update to a newer software standard to prevent engine thrust control loss. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842

EASA SIB AIR-21-20

Dec 17, 2021

Flight Controls — Trailing Edge Flap Cable Tension - Rigging

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-20 addresses flap cable tension and rigging concerns for Textron Aviation Inc. (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 310 series, 320 series, 335, 340 series, 401 series, 402 series, 411 series, 414 series, 421 series, and 425 airplanes. It highlights the importance of correctly setting trailing edge flap cable tensions during maintenance to prevent cable failure. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Textron Aviation 310
  • Textron Aviation 320 (Skyknight)
  • Textron Aviation 335
  • 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-2021-48

Dec 16, 2021

Fire Protection — Missing Final Torque Value for Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishing Tube Assembly

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-48 addresses a fire protection issue concerning the missing final torque value for the baggage compartment fire extinguishing tube assembly on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft with specific serial numbers. This directive mandates corrective action to ensure proper torque application on the fire extinguishing tube to maintain the integrity of the fire suppression system in the baggage compartment.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD US-2021-22-11

Dec 16, 2021

Rotors Flight Control - Pilot-to-Copilot Tail Rotor Torque Tube - Inspection / Removal

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (December 6, 2021) - Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-11 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain MD Helicopters Inc. models 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N equipped with pilot-to-copilot tail rotor torque tube part numbers 369H7531-9, -11, or -13. This directive mandates inspections and potential removal of the torque tube due to a reported spiral crack that compromises tail rotor control. The AD aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500N
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 600N
  • MD Helicopters 369D
  • MD Helicopters 369E
  • MD Helicopters 369F
  • MD Helicopters 369FF
  • MD Helicopters 369H
  • MD Helicopters 369HE
  • MD Helicopters 369HM
  • MD Helicopters 369HS
  • MD Helicopters 500N
  • MD Helicopters 600N

EASA AD US-2021-24-15

Dec 16, 2021

Tail Rotor Drive - Oil Cooler Blower Shaft Drive Ring Spline Teeth and Mating Area Spline Teeth - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 237, Final Rule FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-24-15 addresses Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters equipped with certain Air Comm Corporation air conditioning systems. This directive mandates inspection of the oil cooler blower shaft's drive ring spline teeth and mating spline teeth for deformation and fretting. It targets helicopters with specific Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) air conditioning system part numbers installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Air Comm Corporation CAA UK AAN 25273
  • Bell 206
  • Bell Textron Canada 206L-1
  • Bell Textron Canada 206L-3
  • Bell Textron Canada 206L-4

EASA AD 2021-0279

Dec 15, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Doghouse Placard — Installation

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Doghouse Placard — Installation is a regulatory communication concerning the installation of doghouse placards on Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. It addresses specific equipment and furnishing requirements related to these aircraft types. The document provides guidance on proper placard installation to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Other
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2021-23-51

Dec 15, 2021

[Final Rule] Engine / Air - Compressor Variable Geometry Actuator - Inspection

The Final Rule titled 'Engine / Air - Compressor Variable Geometry Actuator - Inspection' is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive addressing certain General Electric Company CF34-8C and CF34-8E model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the master and slave compressor variable geometry actuators due to corrosion and seizure issues that caused an in-flight engine shutdown on a Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft. The directive requires inspection, possible replacement of affected parts, and reporting inspection results to GE.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF34-8
  • Bombardier CRJ1000

EASA AD US-2021-26-01

Dec 15, 2021

Rotors Flight Control - Tail Rotor Control Cable - Inspection / Removal / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-01 addresses certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters equipped with the S-TEC Corporation HeliSAS stability augmentation system and autopilot. This directive mandates inspection and potential removal or adjustment of the right forward tail rotor control cable to prevent unsafe chafing conditions. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)
  • Bell Textron Canada Limited 505