EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-26-14

Propeller Pitch Control Lever / Linkage - Inspection / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-14 supersedes AD 75-16-20 and applies to all Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Models MU-2B series airplanes. It addresses the propeller pitch control (PPC) lever linkage, requiring modifications and repetitive inspections to prevent disconnection at the engine. This directive aims to ensure continued safe control of propeller pitch and engine power settings.

Feb 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B (USA production)Mitsubishi MU-2B

EASA AD ISR-I-57-2020-06-01

Instructions to install a doubler at the attachment location of the wing Rib 0 and the front spar.

Airworthiness Directive AD ISR-I-57-2020-06-01 issued by the State of Israel Civil Aviation Authority mandates modifications for Gulfstream G280 aircraft with serial numbers 2003 through 2033. The directive provides instructions to install a doubler at the attachment location of wing Rib 0 and the front spar to address fatigue cracking issues. This applies to all G280 aircraft certificated in any category.

Feb 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream (Galp) G280Gulfstream G280

EASA AD 2021-0042

Hot Air Balloons β€” Burner Assembly and Hanger β€” Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0042 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and modification of burner assemblies and hangers on hot air balloons, specifically those with Stratus double burner hangers Part Number CB8504 and burner assemblies Part Numbers CB8720 and CB8721. It applies to all balloon types and models listed in the referenced TCDS and Specific Airworthiness Specifications, covering multiple manufacturers including Cameron Balloons Ltd and others. The directive mandates inspections and replacements to prevent failures of burner hangers that could lead to unsafe conditions.

Jan 29, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAerostats MA Series Hot Air BalloonsBallons Chaize CS SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONSBallons Chaize JZ SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONSBallons Chaize JZX SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONSBallons Libert Libert Hot Air BalloonsBallonservice & Technik Schoen Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons A TypeCameron Balloons A Type CloudhopperCameron Balloons B TypeCameron Balloons C TypeCameron Balloons Cameron Special Shape Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons Gas BalloonsCameron Balloons Helium-Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons L TypeCameron Balloons Lindstrand Special Shape Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons S TypeCameron Balloons Sky Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons X TypeKubicek Factory S.R.O AB 2 Hot Air BalloonsKubicek Factory S.R.O AB 8 Hot Air BalloonsKubicek Factory S.R.O AEROTECHNIK AB Hot Air BalloonsKubicek Factory S.R.O BB Hot Air BalloonsKubicek Factory S.R.O Special Shape Hot Air BalloonsLindstrand Technologies 203T HiFlyerLindstrand Technologies Series 1Lindstrand Technologies Series 2Lindstrand Technologies Series RLindstrand Technologies Series Special ShapesLindstrand Technologies TGBNotheisz Balloons Hungary Kft. TOMI SeriesSchroeder Fire Balloons fire balloons GSchroeder Fire Balloons fire balloons S - Special Shape BalloonsSup-Air Ballon Egyesulet SUP-AIR SeriesUltramagic Hot Air BalloonsUltramagic Special Shape Hot Air Balloons

EASA AD US-2020-26-13

Horizontal Stabilizer - Forward Root Fitting / Strut Fitting - Life Limit / Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 85, Number 248, Final Rule titled "Horizontal Stabilizer - Forward Root Fitting / Strut Fitting - Life Limit / Inspection" is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. This directive addresses fatigue cracks found in the horizontal stabilizer forward root fittings and establishes life limits and inspection requirements for specific part-numbered forward root fittings and stabilizer strut fittings.

Jan 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2021-0041

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0101

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0041 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models equipped with certain emergency flotation systems and specific cabin layouts. The directive addresses safety concerns related to emergency evacuation difficulties caused by impaired cockpit-to-cabin passages in helicopters with VIP interiors and bulkheads. It mandates modifications to improve evacuation by installing external jettisoning systems and placards, along with amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency procedures.

Jan 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenanceFlight OpsAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD ISR-I-04-2020-06-02R1

Temporary Limitations and Inspection Requirements of the Section 05-10-10 Airworthiness Limitations Section - Airplane Maintenance Manual Revision

Airworthiness Directive ISR-I-04-2020-06-02_R1 is issued by the State of Israel Civil Aviation Authority and applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model G280 aircraft. This directive addresses a revision to the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the G280 Airplane Maintenance Manual, specifically adding a new inspection task related to the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator. The directive aims to enhance safety by mandating increased inspection frequency due to potential solder cracking in certain Flight Control Electronic Control Units.

Jan 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream (Galp) G280Gulfstream Aerospace LP G280

EASA AD 2021-0040

Instruments β€” Wiring β€” Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0040 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW119MKII helicopters, specifically serial numbers 14901 to 14963 with some exceptions. The directive addresses inspection and modification requirements for the instrument panel electrical wiring to prevent smoke and burning smells caused by wiring chafing during flight.

Jan 27, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA SIB 2020-07R2

Progressive Restart of Aerodrome Operations after Complete or Partial Closure

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2020-07R2 is a guidance document addressing the progressive restart of aerodrome operations following complete or partial closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides recommendations for aerodrome operators, competent authorities, and air navigation service providers to safely resume operations with reduced traffic and staffing levels. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine types but focuses on overall aerodrome operational safety.

Jan 27, 2021
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-0025R1

Hydraulic Power β€” Hoses β€” Replacement

The document titled 'Hydraulic Power β€” Hoses β€” Replacement' is an explanatory statement related to the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities and design approval holders, recommending that affected military authorities issue their own ADs.

Jan 26, 2021
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2021-0038

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0177

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks related to specific lead lag damper components and associated parts. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring recalculation of flight hours and torque cycles and adherence to revised maintenance intervals.

Jan 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2021-0035

Exhaust β€” Thrust Reverser Translating Cowl Pressure Seals β€” Inspection / Rework

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and rework of thrust reverser translating cowl pressure seals to ensure their integrity and proper bonding. The directive applies to specific affected thrust reverser parts identified by serial numbers.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2021-0033

Flight Controls β€” Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Lower Attachment Parts β€” Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0033 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) lower attachment parts on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to various Airbus A330 and A340 models across all manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates a detailed inspection to verify correct installation of the THSA lower attachment parts to ensure flight control safety.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0037

Flight Controls β€” Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator β€” Modification

Flight Controls β€” Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator β€” Modification is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A340 aircraft. It addresses modifications related to the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator system to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. The document is specifically applicable to the Airbus A340 series.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0036-E

Oxygen β€” Crew Oxygen Mask Stowage Boxes β€” Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0036-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of crew oxygen mask stowage boxes on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standards. It applies to all serial numbers and focuses on parts with Part Number CSD30-005-X-X. The directive mandates inspection and possible corrective actions to ensure the oxygen supply system's integrity.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD US-2021-01-02

Propellers - Pitch Control Lever and Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-01-02 is a final rule addressing M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT and SA26-T airplanes equipped with TPE331 engines. It mandates inspections and replacement procedures for the propeller pitch control (PPC) lever and assembly to prevent detachment of the power lever linkage from the PPC shaft. This directive aims to enhance flight safety by ensuring proper torque and retention of the PPC assembly.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtM7 Aerospace SA26M7 Aerospace SA26-ATM7 Aerospace SA26-T

EASA AD 2018-0234R3

Exhaust β€” Thrust Reverser Actuators β€” Greasing / Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction β€” Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0234R3 is an amendment addressing thrust reverser actuator (TRA) greasing and Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) restrictions for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It targets specific TRA batches with part numbers 351D9908-657, -659, -661, -689, -691, and -693 due to corrosion issues causing potential jamming. The directive mandates maintenance actions to prevent inadvertent thrust reverser deployment and ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0027R1

Rotors Flight Control β€” Collective Controls / Protective Cover β€” Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0027R1 is a regulatory document addressing a modification to the collective controls protective cover on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP models. It mandates replacement and re-identification of the pilot collective stick protective cover for the "SHEAR" control pushbutton to prevent mechanical deformation that could lead to unintended hoist cable shearing. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AS 355 NP helicopters.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

EASA AD 2021-0031

Tail Rotor Drive β€” Gearbox Assembly β€” Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0031 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor gearbox assemblies on Leonardo S.p.A. A109E helicopters. It applies to all A109E helicopters with serial numbers up to 11160 inclusive and targets specific tail rotor gearbox part numbers that are not approved for installation on these helicopters. The directive mandates replacing affected tail rotor gearbox assemblies with approved serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109E

EASA AD 2020-0107R1

Wings β€” Centre Wing Box Rear and Front Spar Fasteners β€” Inspection

The document titled Wings β€” Centre Wing Box Rear and Front Spar Fasteners β€” Inspection is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aeroplanes exist, so no public AD document is available. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for this aircraft type.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M