EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0265

Nov 23, 2021

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

Nov 23, 2021

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

Nov 22, 2021

[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

EASA AD US-2021-19-17

Nov 22, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings - Utility Seats and Observer Seats - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-17 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with specific Martin-Baker side facing utility and observer seats. The directive responds to an incident where a side facing utility seat detached from its wall attachment points, posing a safety risk. It mandates modification of these seats to replace the main back tube assembly to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Sikorsky S-92
  • Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2021-0261

Nov 22, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0261 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A330 aeroplane models, including A330-201 through A330-941 variants. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 04 and Variation 4.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0263

Nov 19, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Aft Lavatory Quick Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A321 models, specifically A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, and A321-271NX with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the replacement of the quick release pin in the aft lavatory equipment due to safety concerns. It mandates modification and reidentification of affected lavatory parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2021-18-17

Nov 18, 2021

Auto Flight - Operational Program Software - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-18-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It requires inspection and potential updating of the operational program software (OPS) of the flight control computers (FCCs) to correct issues with autopilot coupled instrument landing system (ILS) approaches where the airplane may not capture or track the glideslope correctly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD 2014-0257-CN

Nov 17, 2021

CANCELLED : Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2014-0257-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the identification and replacement of the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft models include various Airbus A330 and A340 variants with specific THSA part numbers 47147, 47172, and 47175. This cancellation reflects updated assessments and regulatory actions related to the THSA no-back brake efficiency issue.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2016-0065-CN

Nov 17, 2021

CANCELLED : Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations / ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2016-0065-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2016-0065 concerning fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 and A340 models listed in the document. The cancellation reflects updates in the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 revisions for these aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0034-CN

Nov 17, 2021

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2018-0034-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2018-0034 which applied to Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A330 models including A330-201 through A330-343 and Airbus A340 models including A340-211 through A340-643. The cancelled AD addressed time limits and maintenance checks related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items in ALS Part 1.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0190-CN

Nov 17, 2021

CANCELLED: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0190-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued EASA AD 2020-0190, which applied to Airbus A330-223F, A330-243F, A340-213, and A340-313 aeroplanes. This cancellation reflects updates in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1 documents, specifically Revision 11, which introduced new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330223F243F
  • Airbus A340213313

EASA AD 2021-0257

Nov 17, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0257 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to structural maintenance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2021-0258

Nov 17, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0258 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models of Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to structural maintenance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This directive updates the Limit Of Validity (LOV) for structural components as specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.6.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2021-0256

Nov 16, 2021

Wings – Bottom Wing Skin Panel 2 – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses potential fatigue cracking in the bottom wing skin panel 2 around the wing manhole access panels on aircraft equipped with Sharklets. The directive mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect and correct any cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0254

Nov 15, 2021

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification

Electrical Power — Ram Air Turbine Gearbox — Inspection / Modification is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A380 aircraft. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the ram air turbine gearbox to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability during flight. The document applies specifically to the Airbus A380 type designation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-22-12

Nov 12, 2021

Flight Controls - Flap Control Pushrods - Cleaning / Applying Corrosion Inhibiting Compound

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 211 (November 4, 2021) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA concerning certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It addresses corrosion susceptibility in the flap control pushrod assemblies, requiring cleaning and repetitive application of corrosion inhibiting compound to prevent failure. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honda Aircraft Company HA-420
  • Honda HA-420

EASA AD CF-2021-39

Nov 11, 2021

Doors — Emergency Exits — Overwing Emergency Exit Door Handle Cover — Opening Force Exceeds Design Limits

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-39 addresses an issue with the overwing emergency exit door handle cover on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive identifies that the handle cover brackets may require excessive force to open, potentially hindering emergency evacuation. This AD mandates corrective action to ensure compliance with safety standards.

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

EASA AD 2021-0245

Nov 10, 2021

Engine – Fuel Pump – Replacement / De-Pairing Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0245 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 series engines installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. It mandates replacement and de-pairing of certain fuel pumps affected by corrosion due to water contamination, which can cause loss of thrust control. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected engines by prohibiting installation of affected parts and engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800
  • Boeing 777

EASA AD CF-2021-37

Nov 9, 2021

Engine Bleed Air – Bleed-Off Valve (BOV) Failure to Close

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-37 addresses issues with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engines, specifically those with serial number HP0138 and earlier. It mandates inspections and replacements of engine bleed air bleed-off valves (BOVs) to prevent failure to close due to contamination. This directive supersedes previous AD CF-2021-20 and related alternative means of compliance.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67