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EASA AD 2021-0141

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Fittings and Bearing Assembly Attachment Interface — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0141 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, specifically addressing the trimmable horizontal stabilizer fittings and bearing assembly attachment interface. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and prevent corrosion and damage caused by rotation of the bearing assembly, which could lead to detachment of the stabilizer and potential loss of control. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus production modifications.

Jun 15, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2021-12-01

Engine - Low-Pressure Compressor Stage 1 Fan Blades - Inspection / Replacement

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-12-01 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with certain low-pressure compressor (LPC) 1st-stage fan blades. It mandates ultrasonic inspections and replacement of affected fan blades to prevent in-flight shutdown caused by blade fractures. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety by lowering inspection thresholds and requiring repetitive inspections.

Jun 14, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEngine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD 2021-0140

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0085

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0140 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations, specifically the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 8.5, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow these updated maintenance requirements.

Jun 14, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2021-11-16

Wings - Spar Carry-Through Assembly / Structural Components - Inspection / Replacement (Life Limits)

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-11-16 addresses Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 airplanes. It mandates inspections and life limits for the wing spar carry-through assembly and other wing structural components to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This directive consolidates and updates previous ADs related to these components.

Jun 11, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-36 (Normal)Piper Aircraft PA-36 (Restricted)Piper PA-36-285Piper PA-36-300Piper PA-36-375

EASA AD 2021-0130R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0157

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0130R1 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with slat geared rotary actuators (SGRA) part number 4775A0000-02 on slat 5 track 12. This directive mandates repetitive drainage and cleaning of the affected SGRA to prevent slat system jams caused by water freezing inside the actuators during flight. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring maintenance actions to mitigate the risk of reduced aircraft control due to slat system malfunction.

Jun 10, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2021-11-15

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-02-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-11-15 is a final rule addressing certain International Aero Engines AG V2500 model turbofan engines installed on aircraft such as the Airbus A321-231. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage and 2nd-stage disks due to an uncontained failure event that caused high-energy debris to penetrate the engine cowling. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these engines.

Jun 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5Airbus A321-231

EASA AD 2021-0138

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerance of Fatigue Critical Structure — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0138 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Boeing 747-400F aeroplanes equipped with EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10068342. It mandates updated maintenance checks and time limits related to the damage tolerance of fatigue critical structures following the installation of a dual non-activated GNSS unit and antenna. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with revised maintenance programs and instructions.

Jun 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD G-2021-0003

SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED - Halo Passenger Life Jacket - Inspection

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0003 addresses the inspection of the Survitec Group Limited Halo Passenger Lifejacket Emergency Breathing System (EBS) part number 12677009 fitted to lifejacket part numbers 00031010 and 00031031. This directive mandates a one-time inspection to verify the correct burst plug installation to ensure the EBS functions properly during ditching emergencies. It applies specifically to the Survitec Halo passenger lifejackets equipped with the affected EBS units.

Jun 8, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 21-082

Flight Controls — Horizontal Stabiliser / Actuator Bracket Attachment Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal PAD No. 21-082 addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the horizontal stabiliser actuator bracket attachment bolts on Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes, serial numbers 95007 through 95206. The directive targets the 8 mm attachment bolts of the stabilizer trimming mechanism attachment bracket to prevent potential failure. This proposal aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Jun 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2021-0136

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0179

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of doghouse placards in the passenger cabin that provide door lock handling instructions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Jun 4, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA SD SD-2021-02

Operations in FIR Minsk (UMMV)

EASA Safety Directive 2021-02 addresses the safety concerns related to operations in FIR Minsk (UMMV) following the forced diversion of Ryanair flight FR4978 by Belarusian authorities on 23 May 2021. This directive applies to aircraft operators and Air Navigation Service Providers certified under EASA regulations and advises avoiding the use of Belarusian airspace unless necessary for safety reasons. No specific aircraft types or engine models are mentioned in this directive.

Jun 2, 2021
Safety DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SD SD-2021-03

Operations in FIR Minsk (UMMV) by aircraft operators in respect of which EASA acts as the competent authority

EASA Safety Directive 2021-03 addresses the safety concerns related to operations in FIR Minsk (UMMV) by aircraft operators for which EASA acts as the competent authority. This directive applies to operators holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by EASA under Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012. It does not specify particular aircraft types or engines but focuses on all affected operators flying in the Belarusian airspace.

Jun 2, 2021
Safety DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-0135

Oxygen — Low-Pressure Oxygen Flexible Hoses — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0135 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of low-pressure oxygen flexible hoses installed on certain Boeing 737-700, 737-800, 747-400, 747-8, 767-400ER, and 777-200 aircraft modified by Lufthansa Technik AG Supplemental Type Certificates. The directive targets conductive oxygen flex-hoses in gaseous passenger oxygen systems that pose a fire risk. It mandates replacing these with non-conductive hoses to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jun 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 747Boeing 767Boeing 777Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-800Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-8Boeing 767-400ERBoeing 777-200

EASA AD 2021-0134

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0104

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified Airbus A300 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.2. This directive ensures the continued safe operation of Airbus A300 aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements.

Jun 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300

EASA AD US-2021-10-19

Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-10-19 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. This directive requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations and damage tolerance rating checks. The directive aims to enhance safety by addressing potential fatigue cracking in structurally significant items.

May 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 767Boeing 767-200Boeing 767-300Boeing 767-300FBoeing 767-400ER

EASA AD 2021-0133

Communications / Cabin Systems — Removable Display Unit and Display Docking Station Attachment Interface — Operational Restriction / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0133 is an airworthiness directive addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units (RDU) and display docking stations (DDS) installed on certain Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A340-313, and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The directive targets specific affected parts identified by part numbers and applies to aircraft with Supplemental Type Certificates issued to Société Air France S.A. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by preventing detachment of RDUs that could cause injury.

May 28, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Boeing 777

EASA SIB 2021-11

Content of Aeronautical Information Publication — Assessment and Reporting of Runway Surface Conditions (GRF)

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-11 provides guidance on the content of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) related to the assessment and reporting of runway surface conditions using the Global Reporting Format (GRF). It addresses the implementation of GRF provisions in the EU regulatory framework and ICAO standards to improve runway surface condition reporting and mitigate runway excursion risks. The bulletin is relevant to national competent authorities, air navigation service providers, and aerodrome operators.

May 27, 2021
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2021-08-14

Auto Flight - Flap Position Sensor - Testing

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 18, 2021) Final Rule titled 'Auto Flight - Flap Position Sensor - Testing' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive affecting all Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive addresses a flap synchro wire failure issue that may not be detected by the autothrottle computer, potentially compromising the asymmetric cruise thrust monitor function.

May 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD CF-2020-49R1

Flight Controls — Inboard-Flap Susceptibility to Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-49R1 addresses corrosion susceptibility in the inboard flaps of Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates enhanced inspection procedures to detect internal corrosion that could weaken flap structure and potentially lead to flap detachment. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and aims to improve safety through revised maintenance schedules.

May 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11