EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0221

Oct 1, 2021

Air Conditioning — Belly Fairing Air Cooling Pack Discharge Duct Adjustable Rods — Replacement / Electrical Power — Generator and Ground Power Control Unit — Replacement / Software Update / Equipment / Furnishings — Modified Door Lining Panels — Installation / Fuel — Refuel Diffusers / Engine Feed Fuel Pipe End Fittings — Replacement / Fuselage — Nose Landing Gear Bay Bulkhead Panel — Inspection / Powerplant — Redesigned Fan Cowl Latch Access Panels — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0221 is an official regulatory document addressing multiple modifications, replacements, inspections, and software updates for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It covers components including air conditioning belly fairing air cooling pack discharge duct adjustable rods, electrical power generator and ground power control units, door lining panels, fuel refuel diffusers and engine feed fuel pipe end fittings, nose landing gear bay bulkhead panel, and redesigned fan cowl latch access panels. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A380 aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-0220

Oct 1, 2021

Flight Controls — Drive Struts on Flap Tracks 1 and 2 — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for drive struts on flap tracks 1 and 2 to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive mandates inspection of load-sensing drive struts and replacement of drive struts to prevent potential flap detachment.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0219

Sep 28, 2021

Landing Gear — Wing / Body Landing Gear Retraction Actuators — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0219 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the wing and body landing gear retraction actuator assemblies with specific part numbers and serial numbers. The directive mandates modification or replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD US-2021-18-09

Sep 27, 2021

Fuselage - Sloping Pressure Deck Web Solid Rivets - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Sloping Pressure Deck Web Solid Rivets - Inspection' is an airworthiness directive (AD 2021-18-09) applicable to all Boeing Model 777 airplanes. It addresses the discovery of solid rivets with missing heads on the sloping pressure deck web, which could compromise structural integrity and hydraulic systems. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777

EASA SIB 2021-15

Sep 27, 2021

Origination and Issuance of SNOWTAM for Promulgating Information on Runway Surface Conditions — Global Reporting Format

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-15 is a regulatory guidance document addressing the origination and issuance of SNOWTAMs for reporting runway surface conditions under the Global Reporting Format (GRF). It targets National Competent Authorities, Air Navigation Service Providers, and aerodrome operators involved in runway condition reporting. The bulletin clarifies the correct use of SNOWTAMs to notify hazardous runway conditions caused by contaminants such as snow, ice, slush, frost, or standing water, ensuring accurate and standardized communication to flight crews.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2021-0203R1

Sep 24, 2021

Engine – High Pressure Pump Driving Gear – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0203R1 is an updated directive addressing the inspection and replacement of high pressure pump (HPP) driving gears on Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines. These engines are commonly installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries models DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacements of affected HPP gears and cylinder heads to prevent premature gear failure.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Austro Engine Gmbh E4
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2007-0211-CN

Sep 23, 2021

CANCELLED: Tail Rotor Drive — Rear Drive Shaft Friction Ring — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0211-CN cancels the previous directive concerning inspection and replacement of the tail rotor drive rear drive shaft friction ring on Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B models fitted with specific part numbers C651A3102051 or C651A3102052. The cancellation follows new analyses confirming that standard maintenance inspections are sufficient to detect any displacement of the damper friction ring before failure occurs. This notice removes the mandatory repetitive checks previously required for these helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD US-2021-20-01

Sep 23, 2021

Engine - High Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Hub / Blade Retaining Plate - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-20-01 addresses Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G series turbofan engines equipped with certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage hubs and HPT rotor 1st-stage blade retaining plates. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of these parts before reaching specified cycle limits to prevent potential failure. The directive applies to multiple engine models including PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1524G, PW1919G, and others.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
  • Pratt & Whitney PW1900G

EASA AD 2021-0216

Sep 23, 2021

Main Rotor Drive — Engine-to-Main Gearbox Coupling Shaft — Re-identification

The document titled 'Main Rotor Drive — Engine-to-Main Gearbox Coupling Shaft — Re-identification' applies to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models AS 350 and EC 130. It addresses the re-identification process for the coupling shaft connecting the engine to the main gearbox in these helicopter types. The directive ensures proper tracking and verification of this critical component to maintain airworthiness standards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EASA AD 2021-0146R1

Sep 23, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — High Pressure Turbine Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0146R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for high-pressure turbine (HPT) discs installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 and Trent 7000 engines, commonly found on Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of affected HPT discs during the next qualified engine shop visit to ensure they are disassembled to piece-part level and inspected according to the applicable Rolls-Royce Time Limits Manual (TLM) tasks. This AD aims to prevent potential HPT disc failures that could lead to high-energy debris release and consequent aircraft damage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000
  • Boeing 787
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD US-2021-18-13

Sep 21, 2021

Engine - Combustion Outer Liner Shell - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-18-13 is a final rule addressing all General Electric Company CF34-8 model turbofan engines equipped with a specific combustion outer liner shell. This directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the combustion outer liner shell due to failures that caused two in-flight engine shutdowns. It applies to various CF34-8C and CF34-8E engine variants and aims to mitigate unsafe conditions related to combustion liner shell cracking and collapse.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF34-8

EASA AD CF-2021-30

Sep 21, 2021

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Boxes Non-Conformity

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-30 addresses a non-conformity in passenger oxygen box dual manifolds on Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected oxygen box assemblies to prevent piston ejection and oxygen leakage during emergency use. It also prohibits installation of certain affected parts identified by specific lot and serial numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD 2021-0215-E

Sep 21, 2021

Tail Rotor – Pitch Rod – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0215-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of specific tail rotor pitch rods identified by part numbers M642A10T1005 and M642A10T1005E due to reported severe damage and abnormal vibrations during flight. This directive aims to prevent loss of helicopter control by ensuring the integrity of these critical components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2021-0183R1

Sep 20, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings – Galleys – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0183R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for forward-facing galleys installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive general visual inspections of specified galley parts to detect damage such as delamination and corrosion that could compromise trolley retention during emergency landings. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus models and references specific Airbus Service Bulletins for inspection procedures.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0214

Sep 17, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes of all manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and revised maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0211

Sep 17, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0211 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 10. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2021-0212

Sep 17, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 15. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-400
  • ATR 42-500

EASA AD 2021-0213

Sep 17, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0213 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 19. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2021-0210

Sep 16, 2021

Aircraft Flight Manual — Take-off Distance with Crosswind above 20 Knots — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0210 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates an update to the Aircraft Flight Manual to correct take-off distance calculations when crosswinds exceed 20 knots. This directive ensures accurate performance data is used for safe aircraft operation under these conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330841941

EASA AD 2021-0207

Sep 15, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041