EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-25-09

Engine - 3rd Stage Low-pressure Turbine Duct Segments - Removal / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-25-09 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney Division PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 model turbofan engines equipped with the Talon IIB outer combustion chamber assembly and certain 3rd stage low-pressure turbine duct segments. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of specific 3rd stage LPT duct segments due to reports of damage and failure that have caused engine surges and in-flight shutdowns. The AD aims to mitigate the unsafe condition associated with elevated gas path temperatures and component distortion.

Dec 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4100

EASA AD 2020-0277

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0167

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0277 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor 1 blades, part number KH21559, to detect cracks and prevent potential engine failures. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Dec 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0275

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0244

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0275 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of PZL SW-4 helicopters manufactured by WSK “PZL – Świdnik” S.A. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations as specified in the PZL SW-4 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness - Maintenance Manual, Chapter 4, Revision 17 dated April 2020.

Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik SW4PZL SW-4

EASA AD 2020-0274

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0196

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0274 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, and A380 series. The directive addresses the replacement and maintenance of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries installed on these aircraft to prevent reduced battery capacity and ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A380

EASA AD 2009-0211R1

Fuselage - Pressure Bulkhead - Inspection / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0211R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection and reinforcement of the '0' pressure bulkhead on Piaggio Aero Industries P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1106 to 1189. This directive mandates a dye-penetrant inspection to detect cracks and requires reinforcement by installing doublers to prevent potential structural failure. The directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Dec 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiaggio P180Piaggio Aero Industries P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2020-0272

SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS - Equipment / Furnishings — Buckle — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0272 addresses safety concerns related to 4 Point Harness Restraint Systems manufactured by Schroth Safety Products GmbH, installed on Airbus A330, A340, and A350 aircraft. The directive focuses on rotary buckles with specific part numbers and manufacturing dates that may fail to unlatch due to a loosened center screw. It mandates modification and eventual replacement of affected buckles to ensure proper operation of cabin attendant restraint systems.

Dec 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350

EASA AD 2018-0204R1

Air Conditioning — Clearance between Air Conditioning Unit and Landing Light Connectors — Measurement

The document titled Air Conditioning — Clearance between Air Conditioning Unit and Landing Light Connectors — Measurement is a regulatory communication concerning AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It addresses the required clearance measurements between the air conditioning units and the landing light connectors on these helicopter types to ensure safe operation and maintenance.

Dec 8, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA SIB AIR-20-19

Boeing 777 and 787 Aeroplanes - Flight Management Computing Software System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-20-19 is an FAA information bulletin addressing a flight management computing software anomaly affecting Boeing 777 and 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes. The bulletin informs operators about an issue where the auto-throttle may fail to disconnect during a balked landing, potentially causing airspeed reduction and stick shaker activation. It provides background on the software versions involved and references Boeing Flight Crew Operations Manual Bulletins for guidance.

Dec 8, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0271

Main Rotor — Swashplate Boot — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0271 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor swashplate boot on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, and AW189 helicopters. It focuses on the inspection and maintenance of the affected main rotor swashplate boot, specifically part number 3G6230V00251, to prevent in-flight failure of the external stainless steel rings bonded to the boot. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Dec 8, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2020-0266

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — N2 Speed Avoidance Range Limitation — Amendment / Placard — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0266 addresses a safety issue affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E, F, F1, and F2 models equipped with Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-C20F engines. The directive mandates amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and installation of a placard to avoid a specific N2 turbine speed range that can cause fatigue failures in power turbine 3rd stage wheels. This AD aims to prevent engine power loss and potential helicopter control issues.

Dec 8, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 355 EAirbus Helicopters AS 355 FAirbus Helicopters AS 355 F1Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2

EASA AD CF-2020-53

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Maintenance Program

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-53 is a regulatory document addressing time limits and maintenance checks for MHI RJ Aviation ULC aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. It mandates updates to the maintenance program to incorporate mandatory airworthiness limitations and safe life component requirements as defined in the Customer Support Publication B-053 Maintenance Requirements Manual. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety compliance for the affected aircraft.

Dec 8, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2020-0270

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0102

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0270 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses mandatory maintenance requirements related to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, specifically the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. The directive updates compliance instructions to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models.

Dec 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0269

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0269 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with main rotor elastomeric damper rod ends having part numbers M622G40T1015 or M622G40T1016. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of these damper rod ends to detect cracks that could lead to loss of damping function and potential loss of helicopter control. It provides inspection instructions and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2020-21-22

Fuselage / Stabilizers - Tailcone and Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Structure - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 212 (November 2, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Textron Aviation Inc. Models 180, 180A-K, 182, 182A-D, 185, 185A-E, A185E, and A185F airplanes. The directive mandates inspections of the tailcone and horizontal stabilizer attachment structure for corrosion, cracks, and loose or sheared rivets due to reported structural cracks. It aims to prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment that could lead to tail separation and loss of airplane control.

Dec 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 180Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)Textron Aviation 180A-KTextron Aviation 182Textron Aviation 182A-DTextron Aviation 185Textron Aviation 185A-ETextron Aviation A185ETextron Aviation A185F

EASA AD US-2020-24-05

Wing Spar - Main Wing Spar - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 226 (November 23, 2020) - Airworthiness Directive 2020-24-05 issued by the FAA addresses certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. This directive mandates inspection of the left and right main wing spars for corrosion in areas that are not easily accessible. It aims to ensure the structural integrity of the main wing spars to prevent potential failure and loss of airplane control.

Dec 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)Piper PA-28-140Piper PA-28-150Piper PA-28-160Piper PA-28-180Piper PA-28-235Piper PA-32-260Piper PA-32-300

EASA AD 2020-0228

[Correction] Engine — Turbocharger Hose — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0228 is a corrective directive addressing turbocharger hose replacement on certain Cessna F172 and Piper PA-28 aircraft equipped with Continental Aerospace Technologies TAE 125-02 diesel engines. The directive targets turbocharger hoses with part number TAE EPA 40-7520-H0131 01 from a specific defective batch that may fail and cause significant engine power loss. It applies to aircraft with engines installed via EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10014287 and 10014364.

Dec 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)Textron Aviation F172Cessna F172Piper PA-28

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-15

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The Airworthiness Directive 2020-FATA-01020A-15 issued by the Federal Aviation Transport Agency of the Russian Federation addresses the RRJ-95 aircraft. It mandates corrective actions related to the manual opening procedure of doors equipped with specific door arms to ensure proper emergency slide deployment. This directive supplements a previous directive and applies to RRJ-95 aeroplanes with door arms part numbers A415406-001 Rev.E, A415406-003 Rev.E, A415406-005 Rev.E, and A415406-006 Rev.E.

Dec 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95RRJ-95

EASA AD 2020-0267

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0267 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, specifically concerning system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for certain parts such as the main landing gear retraction actuator sliding rod with Part Number D58006. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing revised maintenance tasks and life limits.

Dec 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A310