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EASA AD 2021-0064

Fuselage — Forward Pressure Bulkhead — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0064 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 11312 and 11346 to 11585 inclusive. The directive mandates inspection of the forward pressure bulkhead to detect cracks that could lead to sudden in-flight decompression. It applies to aircraft with a bonded doubler pressure bulkhead modification and requires reporting of inspection results to Fokker Services.

Mar 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28

EASA AD 2021-0061

Indicating / Recording Systems — Flight Warning System — Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual — Ram Air Turbine Performance — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 116544 incorporated in production. The directive addresses modifications to the flight warning system and amendments to the aircraft flight manual concerning ram air turbine performance. It mandates software updates and flight manual revisions to mitigate risks associated with ram air turbine performance during emergency conditions.

Mar 5, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2021-01-07

Air Conditioning - Environmental Control System / Equipment Cooling System - Inspection / Installation / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2021-01-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 737-700 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive testing of the smoke clearance mode of the equipment cooling system and low pressure environmental control system, installation of new relays, and wiring changes to the environmental control system. This directive aims to prevent latent failures that could lead to smoke in the flight deck or cabin and potential loss of aircraft control.

Mar 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-700

EASA SIB 2018-04R2

Environmentally Assisted Cracking in certain Aluminium Alloys

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-04R2 addresses environmentally assisted cracking (EAC) in certain new generation 7xxx series aluminium alloys used in aviation structures. The bulletin highlights susceptibility of alloys such as 7037, 7040, 7055, 7085, 7099, 7140, and 7449 to hydrogen embrittlement cracking under specific environmental and stress conditions. This issue affects type certificate holders, manufacturers, and maintenance organizations involved with aluminium alloy components.

Mar 4, 2021
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2021-07

SUPERSEDED BY TRANSPORT CANADA AD CF-2021-27

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-07 mandates updated airworthiness limitations for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. This directive requires incorporation of the latest Airbus Canada Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) Issue No. 012.01 into the approved maintenance schedules. It supersedes the previous AD CF-2020-25 and applies to aircraft serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A11.

Mar 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2021-06

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Wing Stall Prior to Touchdown due to Wing Leading Edge Icing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-06 addresses the risk of wing stall prior to touchdown caused by wing leading edge icing on Bombardier Challenger 600 series aircraft, including models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. This directive mandates revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to include new limitations and procedures for the Wing Anti-Ice (WAI) system to prevent ice accumulation on wing leading edges. The directive applies to specific serial numbers within these models.

Mar 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier Challenger 600

EASA AD 2021-0060

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0020

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0060 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting GE Aviation Czech M601 engine models including M601D-1, M601D-2, M601D-11, M601D-11NZ, and M601Z. These engines are installed on various aircraft such as Air Tractor AT series, Allied Ag Cat G-164 series, Pacific Aerospace FU-24, PZL-106 Kruk series, RUAG Do 28 series, Thrush S-2R series, Viking DHC-3 Otter, and Zlin Z 37 T and Z 137 T. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks to ensure continued safe operation.

Mar 3, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech M601Air Tractor AT seriesAllied Ag Cat G-164 seriesPacific Aerospace FU-24PZL-106 Kruk seriesRUAG Do 28 seriesThrush S-2R seriesViking DHC-3 OtterZlin Z 37 TZlin Z 137 T

EASA AD BR-2021-02-02

[Correction] Main Landing Gear Side Arm Strut Lower Bearing - Inspection / Replacement

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2021-02-02 issued by ANAC mandates inspection and corrective actions for the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Side Arm Strut Lower Bearing on Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. aircraft models EMB-145 and EMB-135 series. This directive addresses issues related to inverted installation and migration of the MLG Side Arm Strut Bearings, which could compromise landing gear locking during critical flight phases. The AD applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-135Embraer EMB-145Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. EMB-145Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. EMB-135

EASA AD US-2021-02-16

Ice and Rain Protection - Air Data Heat System - Modification

The Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34, February 23, 2021, Final Rule titled "Ice and Rain Protection - Air Data Heat System - Modification" is a new airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing Model 717-200 airplanes. This directive addresses an unsafe condition where both the captain's and first officer's airspeed indicators froze at 80 knots during takeoff due to pitot tubes blocked by ice. The AD mandates modification of the air data heat system to ensure accurate airspeed indications, along with testing and corrective actions as needed.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 717Boeing 717-200

EASA AD US-2021-02-19

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-08-19

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-19 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes equipped with specific bilge assemblies containing decompression panels. It mandates repetitive general visual inspections of the bilge barriers in the forward and aft cargo compartments to detect disengaged or damaged decompression panels, with required reinstallation or replacement as necessary. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of insufficient Halon concentration in the event of a cargo fire due to torn decompression panels.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2021-0059

Wings — Front Spar Lower Boom — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0059 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the wing front spar lower boom for corrosion on aircraft that completed a specific maintenance task before 2015. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity of the wing by detecting and correcting corrosion issues.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2021-0058

Lights — Emergency Cabin Lighting Circuit Breaker 2LN — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0058 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting SAAB 340B aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 342 and 359 to 459 inclusive. The directive addresses the emergency cabin lighting circuit breaker 2LN, requiring replacement of the existing 5A rated circuit breaker with a 7.5A rated unit to ensure proper emergency lighting functionality.

Mar 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 340SAAB 340B

EASA AD US-2021-04-07

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-09-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-04-07 is a final rule addressing Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-350P (Malibu Mirage), PA-46R-350T (Malibu Matrix), and PA-46-500TP (Malibu Meridian) airplanes. It requires inspection and correction of stall warning heat control systems on certain airplanes to prevent stall warning failure due to ice formation on the stall vane during flight in icing conditions with landing gear down.

Mar 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-46 (Malibu)Piper PA-46-350PPiper PA-46R-350TPiper PA-46-500TP

EASA AD 2021-0051

[Correction] Flight Controls — Rudder Electrical Backup Hydraulic Actuator and Elevator Servo Control Solenoid Valves — Replacement ; Master Minimum Equipment List / Airplane Flight Manual — Amendment

The Correction to EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0051 addresses the replacement of rudder electrical backup hydraulic actuator and elevator servo control solenoid valves on Airbus A380 aeroplanes. It applies to all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 models and includes amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List and Airplane Flight Manual. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating inspection, replacement, and operational procedure updates for affected solenoid valves.

Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0057-E

Flight Controls — Control Surface Hinge Bracket Attachment Bolts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0057-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of control surface hinge bracket attachment bolts on Grob Aircraft SE G 115E and G 115EG aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time inspection to detect potential structural penetration by attachment bolts that could lead to control surface failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGrob Aircraft Se G 115Grob Aircraft SE G 115EGrob Aircraft SE G 115EG

EASA AD US-2021-03-09

Wings - Structural Significant Items - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-03-09 addresses all Boeing 727 series airplanes. This directive focuses on the inspection of internal wing Structural Significant Items (SSIs) due to concerns that excessive sealant coating may hide cracks during inspections. It mandates revisions to maintenance programs and repetitive inspections to ensure structural integrity of the wings.

Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 727

EASA AD US-2021-03-02

Engine Fuel & Control - Hydromechanical Unit/Main Engine Control Idler Adapter on the Accessory Gearbox Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-03-02 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of the hydromechanical unit/main engine control (HMU/MEC) idler adapter inserts on the accessory gearbox assembly to prevent significant fuel loss and in-flight engine shutdowns. The directive applies to multiple CF6-80C2 engine models with specific affected part numbers.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD 2021-0054

Equipment / Furnishings — Life Raft Reservoir and Actuator Cable — Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0054 addresses safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters equipped with emergency flotation kits having specific life raft reservoir part numbers. The directive mandates replacement and inspection of certain life raft reservoirs and actuator cables to prevent inadvertent activation and deployment of the emergency life raft during flight. It applies to helicopters with affected reservoirs identified by serial numbers in Leonardo Alert Service Bulletins 139-648 and 139-662.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2021-0056

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0190

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0056 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for low pressure turbine (LPT) seal panels with specific part numbers to prevent potential failures.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-02-15

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-18-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-15 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SR variants. It responds to reports of inboard foreflap departures by mandating inspections, repetitive part replacements, lubrication, and on-condition corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747SR