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EASA AD G-2021-0014R1-E

CAMERON BALLOONS Ltd — Fuel - Cylinder Quick Shut-off Valve Mounting Flange — Inspection / Replacement

Civil Aviation Authority Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0014R1-E addresses inspection and replacement requirements for fuel cylinder quick shut-off valve mounting flanges on Cameron Balloons Ltd hot air balloons and related aircraft. The directive applies to specific fuel cylinder part numbers CB2901, CB2902, CB2903, and certain stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum cylinders fitted with flanged adaptor P/N CB437 Issue F. It mandates inspection for leakage and torque testing of the QSO valve adaptor flange to prevent potential propane leaks and fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive

Cameron Balloons Ltd

EASA AD 2021-0277

Fuselage — Aft Pressure Bulkhead — Inspection / Indicating / Recording Systems — Digital Flight Data Recorder Hood Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0277 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, and A330-243 aircraft modified with specific EASA Supplemental Type Certificates. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements related to the aft pressure bulkhead and the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) hood assembly to prevent structural damage and potential cabin depressurization.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A330

EASA AD CF-2021-47

Fuselage — Pressure Floor Skin — Non Destructive Testing Manual CSP A-010 Part 6 Procedure Number 53-41-194

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-47 titled 'Fuselage — Pressure Floor Skin — Non Destructive Testing Manual CSP A-010 Part 6 Procedure Number 53-41-194' applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft, serial numbers 7003 through 8079, with specific service bulletins incorporated. It mandates updated non-destructive testing procedures for the fuselage pressure floor skin to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427 and addresses inspection procedures related to added doublers at fuselage stations FS460 and FS513.

Airworthiness Directive

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19

EASA AD US-2021-22-23

Wings - Lower Aft Wing Skin Bolt Holes - Repetitive Inspections / Repair

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-23 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It requires repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for cracks in the lower aft wing skin bolt holes at flap track attachment points, prompted by crack findings on a similar Boeing 737-300 design. The directive mandates repairs if cracks are detected to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200PF200CB300

EASA AD BR-2021-12-01

Doors - Ram Air Turbine Compartment Door Seal - Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2021-12-01 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) addressing the replacement of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) compartment door seal on Embraer S.A. model EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes. The directive mandates compliance with Embraer Service Bulletin N. 550-52-0005, revision 01, dated May 22, 2018. It applies to all affected aircraft registered in Brazil and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer EMB-545
Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD US-2021-24-01

Fuselage - Strake Attachment Brackets / Fuselage Frame - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-24-01 addresses Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes equipped with Supplemental Type Certificate SA00634DE. This directive mandates inspections of the fuselage strake attachment brackets, surrounding structure, and bolts due to reported failures at the uppermost bracket attachment location. The goal is to detect and repair any damage or looseness to prevent airplane flutter and loss of control.

Airworthiness Directive

Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
Pilatus PC-12/45
Pilatus PC-12/47
Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0276

Powerplant — Electrical Harness — Inspection / Repair / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0276 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection, repair, replacement, and modification of electrical harnesses in PZL W-3A and PZL W-3AS helicopters equipped with PZL-10W engines. It targets wiring harnesses within the left-hand and right-hand engine areas that may have suffered thermal damage due to incorrect installation or routing. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A
PZL W-3A
PZL W-3AS

EASA AD 2021-0262

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0262 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340 models, including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. The directive mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 04 Issue 2 and Variation 4.1. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance tasks into their approved maintenance programs.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2020-0033R1

Engine Fuel & Control — Hydro-mechanical Metering Unit / Drive Link Splines — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0033R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection of hydro-mechanical metering units (HMU) and drive link splines on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on helicopters such as the Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135, Leonardo A109, and KAMOV 226T. The directive mandates inspections to prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by spline deterioration on the HMU drive shaft.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran ARRIUS 2
Airbus Helicopters EC135
Leonardo A109
Kamov 226T

EASA AD US-2021-22-14

Engine - Low-Pressure Turbine - Replacement / Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-14 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 turbofan engines. It mandates replacement and inspection requirements for the low-pressure turbine (LPT) 4th-stage air sealing ring segment assemblies and the LPT case to prevent unsafe conditions. This directive aims to enhance engine safety by addressing issues that could lead to blade fractures and engine damage.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW4100

EASA AD CF-2021-46

Exhaust — Non-Conforming Thrust Reverser Actuation System Deploy Hoses

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-46 addresses an issue with non-conforming thrust reverser actuation system deploy hoses on certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive mandates replacement of these specific deploy hoses to ensure safe operation of the thrust reverser system. This AD applies to serial numbers 50030, 50033 through 50039 of the BD-500-1A10 and serial number 55056 of the BD-500-1A11.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2021-0275

Flight Controls — Slat Transmission Shafts / Slat Power Control Unit Torque Sensing Units — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0275 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on inspection and modification requirements for slat transmission shafts and slat power control unit torque sensing units, specifically targeting affected slat PCUs with part numbers 4785A0000-04 and 4785A0000-05. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating inspections, health checks, and eventual replacement of affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2021-23-13

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled 'NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED' is an official EASA position regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-13, which applies to helicopters equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. The FAA AD requires revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations involving radio altimeter data in U.S. airspace due to potential 5G C-Band interference. EASA has determined that FAA AD 2021-23-13 is not eligible for adoption within its jurisdiction and has not identified an unsafe condition warranting mandatory action at this time.

EASA AD US-2021-23-12

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED - SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-10-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-12 is a final rule affecting all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radio altimeters. It addresses the risk of interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band, which can impair radio altimeter performance. This interference could affect critical flight systems relying on accurate altitude data during low visibility and landing operations.

Airworthiness Directive

EASA AD 2021-0274-E

Engine — High Pressure Pump Driving Gear — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0274-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the high pressure pump (HPP) driving gear on Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines. These engines are commonly installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries models DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific part number combinations of cylinder heads and HPP driving gears that may cause premature gear failure.

Airworthiness Directive

Austro Engine Gmbh E4
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2021-0273

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Torque Arm Centre Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0273 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B aeroplanes equipped with specific Main Landing Gear torque arm centre pins. The directive addresses the replacement of torque arm centre pins with part number AIR134762 from certain batches that may lack required stress relief and de-embrittlement treatments. This AD ensures continued safe operation by mandating the replacement of these pins to prevent potential landing gear failure.

Airworthiness Directive

Saab Ab 340
SAAB SF340A
SAAB 340B

EASA AD CF-2021-45

Navigation — Radio Altimeter Coaxial Cable Damaged

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-45 addresses a safety issue affecting Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70053. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of damaged radio altimeter coaxial cables to prevent erroneous altitude data during flight. This AD aims to ensure reliable terrain awareness warning system performance by correcting cable routing and condition.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD CF-2021-42

Engine Controls — Binding of Fuel Control Unit Push Rod End Bearings

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-42 addresses the issue of binding in the fuel control unit (FCU) push rod end bearings on Viking Air Ltd. DHC-6 series 1 through series 400 aircraft, specifically those with lower FCU push rod assemblies part numbers C6CE1398-7, C6CE1398-3 with P/N VSC30-3A rod end bearings, or FAA PMA equivalents. The directive mandates inspections, functional checks, lubrication, and replacement with redesigned parts to prevent engine power control issues. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected aircraft by mitigating the risk of engine power reduction failure.

Airworthiness Directive

Viking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter)
Viking Air DHC-6

EASA AD US-2021-23-11

Powerplant System - Fuel Flow Meter Bracket Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-11 addresses certain Learjet Inc. Model 45 series airplanes, including Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75. This directive responds to reports of fuel leaks caused by cracked fuel lines between the engine fuel control and the engine fuel flow meter. The AD mandates replacement of the existing fuel flow meter bracket assembly with a redesigned, thicker bracket assembly to mitigate the unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive

Learjet, 45
Learjet 40
Learjet 45
Learjet 70
Learjet 75

EASA AD US-2021-23-08

Wings - Center Wing Mid Spar Splice Plate - Repetitive Inspections

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-08 is a final rule addressing certain Learjet Inc. Model 45 series airplanes, including Learjet 40, 45, 70, and 75. It mandates repetitive inspections of the center wing mid spar splice plate for corrosion and deterioration of protective treatments. This directive aims to prevent potential wing centerline joint failure due to corrosion.

Airworthiness Directive

Learjet, 45
Learjet 40
Learjet 45
Learjet 70
Learjet 75