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EASA AD US-2020-24-09

Flight Controls - Rudder Flight Control Cables and the Emergency Power Supply Wiring - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 231 (December 1, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-34-220T airplanes. The directive focuses on inspecting and replacing rudder flight control cables and emergency power supply wiring, and re-routing the wiring harness to prevent damage caused by inadequate clearance. This AD aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected Piper PA-34-220T aircraft.

Dec 2, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-34 (Seneca)Piper PA-34-220T

EASA AD 2020-0265

Fuel System — Auxiliary Power Unit Aft Fuel Pump — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0265 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement or modification of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) aft fuel pumps, specifically those with part numbers P93A19-202 and P93A19-203, to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft models.

Dec 2, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0264

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0160

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0264 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the ceramic balls of the swashplate bearing in the main rotor mast assembly, which could lead to premature bearing failure and reduced helicopter control. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected main rotor mast assemblies with specified part numbers.

Dec 2, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA SIB 2020-20

Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitters / Crash Position Indicators

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-20 addresses Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT(AD)) or Crash Position Indicators primarily installed on helicopters operating over water, especially in hostile environments such as offshore operations. The bulletin highlights a high rate of failures, including unintended deployments and transmissions, and emphasizes the need for proper reporting of these occurrences to manufacturers, Type Certificate holders, and competent authorities. It provides guidance on data retrieval, investigation, and reporting to improve safety and equipment reliability.

Dec 1, 2020
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2020-52

Landing Gear — Missing Secondary Locking Device on Main Landing Gear Side Stay Actuator

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-52 addresses a missing secondary locking device on the main landing gear side stay actuator for Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers 20003 to 20780. This directive mandates inspection and, if necessary, installation of a safety wire on the castellated nut of the main landing gear side stay actuator. The directive ensures compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations to maintain aircraft safety.

Dec 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD BR-2020-06-02R2

Nacelles / Pylons - Pylon Lower Link Fitting Inboard and Outboard Attaching Parts - Inspection / Replacement / Re-torque / Modification

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2020-06-02R02 issued by Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) addresses inspection, replacement, re-torque, and modification of pylon lower link fitting inboard and outboard attaching parts on Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. airplanes, specifically various models of the Embraer ERJ 190 series. The directive applies to aircraft registered in Brazil and mandates compliance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Dec 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2020-0263

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0212

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0263 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 Limit Document Revision 14. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits on components.

Dec 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-400ATR 42-500

EASA SIB 2020-19

Missing or Outdated Procedures in Flight Management System Navigational Databases for the Western Part of Russian Airspace — Effective on 03 December 2020

The EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-19 addresses missing or outdated procedures in Flight Management System navigational databases for the western part of Russian airspace, effective 03 December 2020. It affects aeroplane operators flying into Russian airspace and data providers responsible for navigation databases. The bulletin highlights challenges in updating FMS databases and charts due to significant airspace restructuration impacting multiple Russian Flight Information Regions.

Nov 27, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2020-50

Navigation — Flight Instruments - Unreliable Air Data in the Cockpit

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-50 issued by Transport Canada addresses unreliable air data in the cockpit for Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60027. This directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures that help crews manage loss of air data system information caused by high altitude icing. The goal is to ensure continued safe flight and landing under such conditions.

Nov 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2020-0260

Flight Controls — Elevator Connection — Modification / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0260 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Schempp-Hirth sailplanes including Janus, Mini-Nimbus HS 7, Nimbus-2, Standard Cirrus variants, and Nimbus-2M powered sailplanes. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the elevator connection on these aircraft models. It mandates modifications to the flight controls and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to ensure continued safe operation.

Nov 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Janus SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau JanusSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Mini NimbusSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-2Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau -3 SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-2M Powered SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard CirrusSchempp-Hirth JanusSchempp-Hirth Mini-Nimbus HS 7Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2Schempp-Hirth Standard CirrusSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-2M

EASA AD CF-2020-46

Electrical Power — Misleading Indication

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-46 addresses misleading electrical power indications on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20003 and subsequent. The directive mandates revisions to the Electrical Emergency and Non-Normal Procedures in the Airplane Flight Manual to prevent pilots from turning off active electrical power sources during erroneous indications. This AD aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks of electrical power loss and associated loss of flight displays.

Nov 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD CF-2020-47

Engine — Fuel and Control — Airplane Flight Manual Limitations and Procedures — Engine Surge at Low Altitude under Certain Environmental Conditions

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-47 addresses engine surge issues at low altitude during takeoff for Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes equipped with AS907-1-1A engines. This directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to mitigate engine surge risks under certain environmental conditions. The directive applies specifically to serial numbers 20003 through 20457 of the affected aircraft.

Nov 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2020-0259

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Module No 51 Seal Disc — Removal from Service

The document titled Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Module No 51 Seal Disc — Removal from Service is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no civil aircraft currently operate this engine model, so no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record and recommends that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected military aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines.

Nov 24, 2020
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD CF-2020-48

Environmental Control — Replacement of Incorrect Low-Pressure Distribution Supply Duct

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-48 addresses the replacement of an incorrect low-pressure distribution supply duct in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 50041 and 50042. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of the duct to ensure proper environmental control and safety. This AD aims to prevent smoke penetration into the passenger cabin in the event of an onboard fire or smoke incident beneath the cabin floor.

Nov 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10

EASA AD US-2020-24-02

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The Federal Aviation Administration's final rule titled Airworthiness Directive 2020-24-02 supersedes AD 2018-23-51 and applies to Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 (737 MAX) airplanes. It mandates software updates to the flight control computer and MAX display system, revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual, wiring modifications, angle of attack sensor system tests, and operational readiness flights. This directive addresses unsafe conditions related to erroneous angle of attack sensor inputs that could cause repeated nose-down horizontal stabilizer trim.

Nov 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2020-0011R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0121

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0011R1 is an amendment addressing the main gearbox (MGB) bearing lock nut issue on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates replacing the cracked MGB bearing lock nut part number 3G6320A09151 with an improved lock nut part number 3G6320A09152 to prevent potential failure of the MGB planetary gears. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models and specifies affected MGB part numbers.

Nov 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD CF-2018-33R1

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an official decision by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) not to adopt Transport Canada Civil Aviation Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-33R1. This directive concerns certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC (formerly Bombardier Inc.) CL-600 aeroplanes and involves navigation system limitations and Flight Management Computer software updates. EASA clarifies that the previously adopted FAA AD 2020-10-05, which applies to FMC-4200 units with specific Rockwell Collins Part Numbers, remains the applicable standard.

Nov 19, 2020
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600

EASA AD 2020-0258

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0175

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0258 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and maintenance of main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aircraft. It applies to specific batches of MLG sliding tubes identified by part and serial numbers that may have been improperly inspected during overhaul, potentially leading to fatigue cracks and MLG collapse. This directive mandates repetitive visual inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320

EASA AD US-2020-22-15

Fuselage - Overwing Floor Beams - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-22-15 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model DC-10 and MD-10 series airplanes, as well as MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. It mandates inspections of overwing floor beams and floor beam supports near the overwing exit doors due to reports of cracking. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential loss of airplane controllability.

Nov 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-10Boeing MD-10Boeing MD-11Boeing MD-11F

EASA SIB AIR-20-18

Boeing 747-400 and 747-8 Aeroplanes - Flight Management Computing Software System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin FAA SAIB: AIR-20-18 provides information regarding flight management computer (FMC) software issues affecting Boeing 747-400 and 747-8 series airplanes equipped with FMC software block point 4.0. It addresses reports of dual FMC failures and resets occurring primarily during approach operations, which increase pilot workload and affect flight management functions.

Nov 17, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt