EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Fuel Airworthiness Limitations – ALS Part 5 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0209 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 the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 05, which covers fuel airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements.

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0206

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0206 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 safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 06. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0208

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 4 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0208 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance requirements and life limits as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 6 and Variation 6.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing system equipment maintenance tasks and replacement of life-limited parts.

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD CF-2021-31

Wings — Lower Wing Plank - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-31 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2D24 aircraft, serial numbers 15462 through 15475. This directive mandates a one-time detailed visual inspection of the lower wing plank near the flap arm locations to detect dents or damage that may compromise wing structural integrity. The inspection aims to identify manufacturing defects that could lead to cracks and reduce the wing's residual strength.

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24

EASA AD 2021-0205

Sep 14, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0205 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 maintenance tasks specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 3.4, focusing on damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance instructions related to the nose, center fuselage, and engine mount areas.

Airbus A310

EASA AD 2021-0204

Sep 14, 2021

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0204 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks related to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically Variation 3.4, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new or more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2020-0175-CN

CANCELLED: Doors — Sliding Doors — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0175-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2020-0175, which applied to Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models equipped with sliding doors. The original directive required inspections of sliding door components due to a reported in-flight door loss incident. This cancellation confirms that the unsafe condition is no longer considered a fleet-wide risk.

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

EASA AD 2018-0049R2

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft and Balance Weights — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0049R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft and balance weights on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates specific on-wing and in-shop inspections to detect cracks and discrepancies, as well as modification requirements to prevent rotor shaft failure. It applies to certain serial numbers except those with a specific modification that excludes them from the directive.

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
Airbus A330

EASA AD US-2021-19-10

Engine - Stage 1/2 High Pressure Turbine Disks - Removal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-10 addresses certain International Aero Engines, LLC PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, and PW1133G-JM turbofan engines. This directive follows an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine disk on an Airbus A321-231 powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines, prompting removal of specific first and second stage high-pressure turbine disks. The AD aims to mitigate the risk of similar failures and enhance engine safety.

International Aero Engines PW1100
International Aero Engines PW1400
Airbus A321

EASA AD G-2021-0008

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Skin and Frames — Inspection

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0008 mandates inspections of the rear fuselage skin and frames on all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. This directive addresses structural integrity concerns following the discovery of cracks in the rear fuselage drum near the rear passenger door. It requires low frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks, corrosion, and other defects in specified fuselage areas.

Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146
BAe 146
AVRO 146-RJ

EASA AD US-2021-19-08

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-19-12

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-19-08 is a final rule addressing certain Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. It targets tail rotor blades part number C029-3 with serial numbers 9410 through 9909 due to reports of cracks along the leading edge. The directive mandates inspections and removal of cracked or affected blades to ensure continued airworthiness.

Robinson R44 (Raven)
Robinson R44
Robinson R44 II

EASA AD G-2021-0009

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Amendment

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0009 is an airworthiness directive applicable to all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Aircraft Maintenance Manual Revision 130 and associated documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits, maintenance intervals, and corrective actions for these aircraft.

Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146
BAe 146
AVRO 146-RJ

EASA AD 2021-0202R1

Sep 10, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0272

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0202R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes related to the SAFRAN crew oxygen mask Part Number MLD40-45-005. It requires updating the Aeroplane Flight Manual to incorporate specific change projects to ensure the oxygen saver function is not activated due to manufacturing defects. This directive applies to all Falcon 7X aircraft, including those modified to Falcon 8X standards.

Dassault Falcon 7X
Dassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD 2021-0201

Sep 6, 2021

Fuel — Master Minimum Equipment List — Fuel Pumps — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0201 is an amendment addressing fuel pump issues on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75900 or 76292 or those that have incorporated Airbus Service Bulletin A380-28-8050. The directive mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) related to fuel pumps to mitigate risks associated with corrosion in fuel pipe connectors.

Airbus A380

EASA SIB 2016-02R1

Sep 6, 2021

Use of Erroneous Parameters at Take-off

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2016-02R1 is an updated operations bulletin addressing the risks associated with the use of erroneous parameters during aircraft take-off. It highlights common errors in entering take-off mass, performance data, and speeds into Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) and Flight Management Systems (FMS), which can affect any aircraft type. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of accurate data entry to prevent incidents such as tail strikes, runway overruns, and loss of aircraft.

EASA PAD 20-182

Sep 6, 2021

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 20-182 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive originally issued by EASA. This withdrawal is due to the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, which transferred responsibility for issuing airworthiness directives for UK State of Design products to the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The document does not specify affected aircraft or engine models.

Proposed AD

Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146

EASA SIB 2021-12R1

Sep 3, 2021

Use of Aeronautical Terminal Information Service by Air Traffic Services Units to Promulgate Information on Runway Surface Conditions — Global Reporting Format

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-12R1 is an advisory document addressing the use of Aeronautical Terminal Information Service (ATIS) by Air Traffic Services units to disseminate information on runway surface conditions using the Global Reporting Format (GRF). It applies to national competent authorities, air navigation service providers, aerodrome operators, and aircraft operators. The bulletin clarifies procedures for communicating runway surface conditions to flight crews to enhance safety during take-off and landing on wet or contaminated runways.

EASA SIB 2017-10R1

Sep 2, 2021

En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-10R1 is an updated guidance document addressing en-route wake turbulence encounters affecting all fixed-wing aircraft operating above 10,000 feet mean sea level. It highlights risks associated with wake vortices generated by heavy aircraft such as the Airbus A380-800 and other large aeroplanes, which can persist for minutes and pose hazards to following or crossing traffic. The bulletin provides awareness information and recommendations for pilots, air traffic controllers, and operators to mitigate wake turbulence risks during the en-route phase of flight.

EASA SIB AIR-21-14

Sep 2, 2021

HeliSAS Autopilot Flight Control Computer / Garmin Primary Flight Display

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-21-14 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the HeliSAS autopilot system and Garmin Primary Flight Display (PFD) interface on Robinson R44-series and R66 helicopters. It highlights a potential issue where the HeliSAS autopilot may fail to disengage vertical or lateral guidance when a VHF NAV or glideslope flag appears on the Garmin PFD. This bulletin applies specifically to Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters equipped with both the HeliSAS autopilot and Garmin PFD.

Robinson R44 (Raven)
Robinson R66

EASA AD US-2021-17-06

Sep 1, 2021

Fuselage - Front Spar Shear Tie and Intercostal Lug Fitting - Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-17-06 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes including 747-100 through 747SP variants. It mandates inspections of the front spar shear tie and intercostal lug fitting for cracks using detailed and high frequency eddy current methods. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential cargo restraint failures or fuel tank ruptures.