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EASA AD 2021-0272

Aeroplane Flight Manual — Amendment; Oxygen — Crew Oxygen System / O2 Saver Function — Deactivation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0272 is an amendment addressing the oxygen crew system on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard. It targets specific SAFRAN crew oxygen masks with part number MLD40-45-005 that have manufacturing defects affecting the oxygen saver function. The directive mandates changes to the Aeroplane Flight Manual and mechanical deactivation of the oxygen saver function to ensure safe oxygen supply to flight crew.

Airworthiness Directive

Dassault Falcon 7X
Dassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD CF-2021-44

Engine – Aircraft Flight Manual – Normal Procedure and Non-Normal Procedures

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-44 addresses an unsafe condition affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive introduces new procedures in the Aircraft Flight Manual related to engine thrust lever handling to prevent dual engine automatic shutdowns upon landing caused by erroneous uncontrolled high thrust detection above 16,000 feet.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

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

EASA AD 2021-0269

Fuselage — Ram Air Turbine Door / Belly Fairing Panels — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0269 is an airworthiness directive applicable to all Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of ram air turbine (RAT) door and belly fairing panels to prevent interference during RAT deployment. The directive mandates modifications to ensure continued safe operation of affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3501041

EASA AD 2021-0270

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0270 is an amendment addressing the airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for PZL W-3A helicopters manufactured by WSK “PZL – ŚWIDNIK” S.A. This directive mandates compliance with updated instructions for continued airworthiness as specified in the latest revisions of the PZL W-3A Maintenance Manual Chapter 04. It applies to all serial numbers of the PZL W-3A helicopter model.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2021-0271

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0271 is an amendment concerning the PZL W-3AS model helicopters. It updates the airworthiness limitations by introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. This directive ensures continued compliance with mandatory maintenance requirements for these helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD US-2021-21-05

Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control MN4 Microprocessor - Replacement / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment

The document titled "Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control MN4 Microprocessor - Replacement / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing General Electric Company GEnx model turbofan engines, including GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B70, GEnx-1B74/75, GEnx-1B76, and GEnx-2B67 variants. This AD mandates revisions to operators' FAA-approved minimum equipment lists (MEL) and requires initial and repetitive replacement of the electronic engine control (EEC) MN4 microprocessor to prevent uncommanded high thrust events. The directive aims to mitigate an unsafe condition identified from in-service occurrences of loss of engine thrust control.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GEnx

EASA AD G-2021-0012

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2021-0042

EASA Decision not to adopt UK CAA Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0012 addresses balloon types and models listed in UK and EASA type certificates. The decision confirms that EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0042 already covers the same technical requirements for inspections and replacement of certain stratus double burner hangers on these balloons. Therefore, EASA has chosen not to adopt the UK CAA AD separately.

Agency Decision

Cameron Balloons A Type
Cameron Balloons A Type Cloudhopper
Cameron Balloons B Type
Cameron Balloons C Type
Cameron Balloons Cameron Special Shape Hot Air Balloons
Cameron Balloons Gas Balloons
Cameron Balloons Helium-Hot Air Balloons
Cameron Balloons Hot Air Balloons
Cameron Balloons L Type
Cameron Balloons Lindstrand Special Shape Hot Air Balloons
Cameron Balloons S Type
Cameron Balloons Sky Hot Air Balloons
Cameron Balloons X Type
Lindstrand Technologies 203T HiFlyer
Lindstrand Technologies Series 1
Lindstrand Technologies Series 2
Lindstrand Technologies Series R
Lindstrand Technologies Series Special Shapes
Lindstrand Technologies TGB

EASA AD 2014-0076R3

Fuselage – Rear Structure Junction Frame Reinforcement Angles – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0076R3 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It focuses on the rear structure junction frame reinforcement angles, specifically parts with P/N 350A08.2493.21 or 350A08.2493.23, to prevent cracks that could lead to tail boom loss. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and optional terminating modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2021-43

Wings – Slat Track Corrosion and Wear

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-43 addresses corrosion and wear issues on the slat tracks of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections, cleaning, greasing, and repairs of slat tracks to prevent potential structural damage caused by slat panel detachment. This AD applies to aircraft with serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for the BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for the BD-500-1A11.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

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

EASA AD 2019-0241R1

Engine — High Pressure Compressor and High Pressure Turbine Rotating Parts — Life Limit Reduction / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0241R1 is a regulatory update addressing life limit reductions and replacement requirements for high pressure compressor and high pressure turbine rotating parts on Powerjet SaM146 engines, which are commonly installed on Sukhoi RRJ-95B aircraft. This directive applies to all serial numbers of SaM146-1S17, SaM146-1S17C, SaM146-1S18, and SaM146-1S18C engine models. It mandates compliance with updated life limits to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Powerjet SaM146
Sukhoi RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2021-0268

Flight Controls — Back-up Control Module and Power Supply — Operational Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Flight Controls — Back-up Control Module and Power Supply — Operational Test / Replacement is an informational record concerning the Airbus A400M military aeroplane. Since there are no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own airworthiness directives.

OtherSuperseded

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2021-41

Doors — Passenger Door — Rapid Opening

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-41 titled "Doors — Passenger Door — Rapid Opening" applies to Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with serial numbers 9002 to 9998 and 60001 to 60045. This directive addresses issues related to the rapid opening of passenger doors that can cause significant damage and safety risks. It mandates the use of revised Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks to ensure proper maintenance of the passenger doors.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD G-2021-0015

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear / Pintle to Cylinder Interface — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0015 addresses inspection requirements for the main landing gear pintle to cylinder interface on BAE Systems Jetstream 3100 and 3200 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to structural failure of the main landing gear. This directive updates previous inspection procedures to enhance crack detection and reduce inspection intervals.

Airworthiness Directive

Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3100
Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3200
BAE Systems Jetstream 3100
BAE Systems Jetstream 3200

EASA AD CF-2021-40

Oxygen — Oxygen Service Compartment Insufficient Water Drainage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-40 addresses an oxygen system issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 70006 through 70059. The directive mandates modifications to the oxygen service compartment door to improve water drainage. This action aims to prevent water accumulation that could cause oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD 2021-0255

[Correction] Rotors Flight Control — Control Rods and Levers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0255 is a safety directive addressing inspection requirements for control rods and levers in the rotors flight control system of Leonardo S.p.A. A109S helicopters equipped with TREKKER KIT (serial numbers 22735, 22736, 22737) and AW109SP helicopters (serial numbers 22407, 22408, 22409, 22412, 22414 to 22427, and 22429). The directive mandates inspection for foreign objects that could impede flight control movement.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109S
Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD US-2021-22-19

Engine - Stage 3/4 Low Pressure Turbine Blades and LPT-to-Exhaust Case Bolts - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-19 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A, JT8D-217C, and JT8D-219 turbofan engines. It mandates revised inspection and replacement requirements for the 3rd-stage and 4th-stage low-pressure turbine (LPT) blades and LPT-to-exhaust case bolts to prevent unsafe conditions. This directive applies to engines installed on aircraft such as the MD-82 and aims to enhance engine safety by preventing LPT blade fracture and uncontained blade release.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series 200
McDonnell Douglas MD-82

EASA AD 2021-0267

Stabilizers — Rudder Hinges — Inspection

The document titled 'Stabilizers — Rudder Hinges — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the inspection of rudder hinges on aircraft type VULCANAIR S.p.A. P.68. It addresses the maintenance and inspection requirements for stabilizer rudder hinges to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft model.

Airworthiness Directive

Vulcanair P.68

EASA AD 2021-0265

Power Plant — Cowlings — Inspection / Repainting

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0265 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters models AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155. It mandates inspection and possible repainting or replacement of engine upper fixed cowlings with specific part numbers to prevent fire risks caused by finish paint applied over primer layers. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 355
Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD US-2021-19-19

Wings - Leading Edge Outboard Blowout Door Sealant - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-19 addresses certain Boeing 737-9 airplanes. It mandates inspections and sealant application on the left and right wing leading edge outboard blowout doors to correct missing sealant issues discovered during manufacturing. This sealant acts as a fuel barrier to prevent potential fuel leaks that could lead to fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7379

EASA AD 2021-0259

[Correction] Fuselage — Tail Gearbox Fitting — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0259 is a safety directive addressing the inspection and possible replacement of tail gearbox (TGB) fittings, part numbers 3G5351A01151 and 3G5351A01152, on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. The directive mandates a one-time borescope inspection of the affected TGB fittings to detect cracks that could compromise helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo AB139
Leonardo AW139