EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB AIR-21-07

Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes - Verification of Correct Washers used with Wing Spar Attach Bolts

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-21-07 addresses the verification of correct washers used with wing spar attach bolts on Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes. This bulletin provides guidance related to compliance with Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-16, focusing on the proper washer style to ensure structural clearance. It highlights issues with incorrectly manufactured washers that lack the required rounded edges.

Mar 31, 2021
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0226R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0061

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0226R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG HO-V 72 propellers, commonly installed on Slingsby T67 Firefly aircraft. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks in propeller hubs used in aerobatic maneuvers to prevent potential in-flight propeller detachment. It also requires amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual for affected aircraft.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHoffmann Propeller Gmbh & Co. Kg HO-V 72Slingsby T67 Firefly

EASA AD 2021-0096

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0035

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0096 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for certain collective stick torque tube assemblies identified by specific batch numbers to ensure continued safe operation.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A119Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2021-0095

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0088

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0095 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting AB139 and AW139 helicopters modified with Aerolite AG's 3-Stretcher Kit Part Number 139084-501. The directive addresses a design deficiency in the primary stretcher unit Part Number 002095-502 installed by the Aerolite Supplemental Type Certificate 10017231. It mandates the installation of a placard indicating a weight limit on the primary stretcher to ensure safe operation.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139AgustaWestland AB139AgustaWestland AW139

EASA AD 2018-0048R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0048R1 is a revision of a previous directive concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 series engines installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Time Limits Manual and its Temporary Revision No. 05-01. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and inspections within specified intervals.

Mar 31, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-05-11

Flight Controls - Spoiler Control Module - Operational Test

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-11 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive operational tests of the spoiler inhibit function and, for some airplanes, installation of new relay bracket assemblies, wiring changes to spoiler control modules (SCMs), installation of new SCMs, and clearance measurements. This directive aims to improve lateral handling qualities during approach and landing by mitigating unwanted lateral oscillations.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD US-2021-06-10

Fuel - Refuel Valves / Fueling Shut-off Valve - Master Minimum Equipment List Dispatch Limitations

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-06-10 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747 and Model 767 series airplanes. It prohibits operation of these aircraft with any inoperative refuel valve (fueling shut-off valve) that has failed in the open position to prevent un-commanded fuel transfer between fuel tanks. This directive responds to a reported unsafe condition involving fuel transfer that could lead to fuel exhaustion.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 767

EASA AD CF-2021-11

Pneumatic System — Wing Check Valve Bleed Air Leak - Replacement

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-11 addresses a pneumatic system issue involving bleed air leaks at the wing check valve on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4624. This directive mandates replacement of specific V-band clamps and check valve seals to prevent air leaks that could damage aircraft structure and critical components. It applies to affected aircraft operated under Canadian aviation regulations.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2021-0093

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0009

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0093 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 updates to the airworthiness limitations section, specifically Part 2 related to damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. The directive ensures operators comply with the latest maintenance tasks and thresholds to maintain continued airworthiness.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600

EASA AD 2021-0091

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0022

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0022 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. The record serves as an informational notice to design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

Mar 30, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2021-05-14

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Control System - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-14 is a final rule addressing cracks in the flap torque tube actuator attachment brackets on all Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-250 through AT-802A airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the flap actuator attachment bracket welds and requires replacement of any cracked torque tubes to prevent flap actuator detachment. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected Air Tractor aircraft by mitigating the risk of sudden flap retraction and potential loss of control.

Mar 29, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Tractor AT-250Air Tractor AT-300Air Tractor AT-400Air Tractor AT-401Air Tractor AT-402Air Tractor AT-500Air Tractor AT-600Air Tractor AT-800Air Tractor AT-602Air Tractor AT-802Air Tractor AT-802A

EASA AD US-2021-05-18

Engine - Diffuser Case M-Flange - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing International Aero Engines AG V2500 series turbofan engines, including models V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5. This directive mandates inspections of the M-flange on the diffuser case to detect cracks and requires replacement of the diffuser case M-flange if defects are found. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these engine models.

Mar 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5International Aero Engines Ag V2500-A1

EASA AD 2021-0090

Oxygen — Flexible Hoses — Replacement

The document titled Oxygen — Flexible Hoses — Replacement is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Airbus A400M military aeroplane. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aircraft exist, so no public AD document is issued by EASA. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for the affected aircraft.

Mar 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2021-02-06

Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

The Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-02-06) that applies to all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD addresses issues related to engine fire handle components and requires revisions to maintenance or inspection programs, as well as replacement or modification of certain engine fire control panels. The directive aims to mitigate the risk of engine fire handle failure that could prevent extinguishing an engine fire and potentially lead to wing failure.

Mar 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD CF-2021-05R3

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Controls — Failure of Pilot Collective Stick and Grip Assembly

Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-05R3 addresses the failure risk of the pilot collective stick and grip assembly in Bell Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial numbers 65011 through 65347. This directive mandates inspections and operational restrictions to detect and prevent fatigue cracking that could lead to loss of helicopter control. It also requires incorporation of a redesigned pilot collective stick tube to eliminate the root cause of the cracking.

Mar 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 505 (Jet Ranger X)Bell Textron Canada Limited 505

EASA SIB 2021-06

WITHDRAWN — RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2021-06 is an informational document addressing the vaccination of aircrew against COVID-19. It provides operational recommendations regarding vaccination timing and potential side effects for aircrew members, but does not apply to specific aircraft or engine models. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of vaccination and outlines precautions to ensure aircrew safety during flight duties following vaccination.

Mar 25, 2021
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-0087

Engine Fuel & Control — Master Minimum Equipment List — Handling Bleed Valve Inoperative — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0087 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It focuses on the engine fuel and control system, specifically handling the bleed valve inoperative condition as outlined in the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). This directive mandates changes to dispatch restrictions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Mar 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842

EASA AD 2021-0086

Rotors Flight Control — Yaw Control Damper Support — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0086 is an airworthiness directive addressing the Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 model. It mandates inspection and replacement requirements for the yaw control damper support, specifically part number 332A25-1334-00, to prevent structural failure and potential loss of yaw flight control.

Mar 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA AD BR-2020-07-01R1

Aircraft Flight Manual - Engine N1 Setting Limitation - Amendment / Electronic Engine Control Software Upgrade

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2020-07-01R01 titled "Aircraft Flight Manual - Engine N1 Setting Limitation - Amendment / Electronic Engine Control Software Upgrade" applies to Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. ERJ 190-400 aircraft equipped with FADEC software version 9.5.6 or earlier. It addresses safety concerns related to the PW1900 engine model installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual and an upgrade to the Electronic Engine Control software to mitigate in-flight engine shutdown risks.

Mar 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica ERJ 190-400

EASA AD 2021-0084

Doors — Entry and Service Doors / Emergency Power Assist System — Operational Check / Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0084 is an airworthiness directive addressing the entry and service doors and the Emergency Power Assist System (EPAS) on Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of the RRJ-95B and focuses on operational checks, inspections, and modifications of door arms and the EPAS to ensure proper emergency escape slide deployment.

Mar 19, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B