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EASA AD US-2021-14-20
Jul 21, 2021FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-14-20 is a final rule affecting all Boeing Model 737 airplanes. It addresses latent failures of the cabin altitude pressure switches, which are critical for warning flightcrew of cabin depressurization. The directive mandates repetitive functional tests and replacement of faulty switches to ensure continued safety.
EASA AD US-2021-13-10
Jul 21, 2021Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-13-10 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the lower wing skin fuel tank and dry bay access door cutouts due to fatigue cracking caused by corrosion damage. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity and safety of affected aircraft.
EASA AD 2021-0152R1
Jul 20, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0152R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement and life limitation of main gearbox suspension bar fittings and screws on Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It applies specifically to parts modified in service per Eurocopter France Service Bulletin No. 01.20, excluding those replaced with new parts during the retrofit mod 07 40043. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of affected parts to prevent structural failure and loss of helicopter control.
EASA AD CF-2021-17R1
Jul 20, 2021The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-17R1 titled "Oxygen — Supply System Flexible Oxygen Hose — Inspection and Replacement" applies to Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with serial numbers 9002 to 9879 and 9998. It addresses the inspection and mandatory replacement of certain flexible oxygen hoses manufactured by O2 Corporation that have been found to be cracked, brittle, or broken, posing risks of oxygen leaks and potential fire hazards. The directive mandates inspections, testing, and replacement of affected hoses to ensure continued safe oxygen supply to crew and passengers.
EASA AD 2021-0172
Jul 20, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0120 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive supersedes previous related directives to update and consolidate airworthiness instructions for these aircraft types. It ensures continued operational safety and regulatory compliance for operators of these Airbus models.
EASA SIB AIR-21-10
Jul 19, 2021The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-10 is an FAA advisory concerning potential corrosion in the forward wing spar to fuselage attachment fittings on certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models including PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 series airplanes. It highlights the risk of galvanic corrosion between steel fittings and aluminum spars in areas that may be difficult to inspect visually. This bulletin provides information to owners and operators but does not mandate regulatory action.
EASA AD 2021-0170
Jul 19, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0170 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for double bearings with Part Numbers 704A33-651-245 or 704A33-651-246 installed on tail rotor gearboxes (P/N 365A33-6005-09) of Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155 B, EC 155 B1, and SA 365 N1 models. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the tail rotor gearbox chip detector and sets replacement intervals for affected parts to prevent loss of yaw control. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.
EASA AD 2021-0168
Jul 16, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0168 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2 and B3, EC130 B4, and EC120 B models. It addresses a potential unsafe condition involving control units that may develop short circuits due to foreign object damage or dust, which can lead to loss of multiple systems including the Emergency Floatation System (EFS). The directive mandates inspections and cleaning of affected control units to ensure continued airworthiness.
EASA AD US-2021-10-11
Jul 16, 2021The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-10-11 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the STA 540 bulkhead splice angles to detect cracks and requires corrective actions if cracks are found. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and prevent potential fuel leaks and fires.
EASA AD 2021-0167
Jul 14, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0167 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and modification of the stringer attachments at wing ribs 2 to 7 to address potential structural integrity issues. The directive applies to various serial numbers and configurations except those already modified by specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins.
EASA AD US-2021-14-12
Jul 13, 2021Federal Register Volume 86, Number 130 (July 12, 2021) - Airworthiness Directive 2021-14-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all True Flight Holdings LLC Models AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, and AA-5 airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the horizontal stabilizers for bondline corrosion, delamination, cracks, buckles, rust, and previous repairs to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.
EASA AD US-2021-14-06
Jul 12, 2021FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-14-06 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney PW1500G series turbofan engines, including models PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521G-3, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A. This directive mandates inspections and software updates to mitigate risks associated with low-pressure compressor rotor 1 (LPC R1) failures. It supersedes previous ADs related to these engines to enhance safety and operational reliability.
EASA AD 2017-0079R1
Jul 9, 2021The document titled "Propellers — Pitch Control Actuator Aft Yoke Seal — Life Limitation" is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. These propellers are not currently in civil service, so no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record and recommends that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft equipped with these propellers.
EASA AD 2020-0167R1
Jul 8, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0167R1 is a regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses modifications to the flight control and guidance system software and the electrical power supply to the air generation system ram air actuators to ensure proper ram air turbine performance and air conditioning system reliability.
EASA AD US-2021-11-24
Jul 8, 2021The Federal Aviation Administration's Final Rule titled 'Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision' is an airworthiness directive (AD 2021-11-24) applicable to certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This directive addresses updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system (NGS).
EASA AD 2021-0165-E
Jul 8, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0165-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. AB204B, AB205A-1, and AB212 helicopters. It targets the main rotor hub strap pins (MRHSP) with part number 204-012-104-005 and serial numbers beginning with 'FNFS', which have shown premature failure. The directive mandates immediate replacement of these affected parts to prevent main rotor blade detachment.
EASA AD 2021-0164
Jul 8, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0118 addresses the SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES RTM 322 engine model. This directive supersedes previous regulations related to this engine type to ensure continued airworthiness and safety compliance. It applies specifically to operators and maintenance organizations managing aircraft powered by the RTM 322 engine.
EASA AD 2021-0162
Jul 7, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0162 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 installation of improved doghouse door lock handling instruction placards to ensure correct operation and access to emergency equipment. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.
EASA AD 2021-0161
Jul 6, 2021EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0161 is an amendment addressing the landing gear control system on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) related to the landing gear control to mitigate a specific failure scenario in the landing gear extension and retraction system software. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A350 models.
EASA AD 2021-0159
Jul 5, 2021The document titled 'Auto Flight — Flight Control Unit — Replacement' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no publicly available AD exists. The document serves as an informational record intended for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders.