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EASA AD BR-2021-02-02

[Correction] Main Landing Gear Side Arm Strut Lower Bearing - Inspection / Replacement

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2021-02-02 issued by ANAC mandates inspection and corrective actions for the Main Landing Gear (MLG) Side Arm Strut Lower Bearing on Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. aircraft models EMB-145 and EMB-135 series. This directive addresses issues related to inverted installation and migration of the MLG Side Arm Strut Bearings, which could compromise landing gear locking during critical flight phases. The AD applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-135Embraer EMB-145Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. EMB-145Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. EMB-135

EASA AD US-2021-02-16

Ice and Rain Protection - Air Data Heat System - Modification

The Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34, February 23, 2021, Final Rule titled "Ice and Rain Protection - Air Data Heat System - Modification" is a new airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing Model 717-200 airplanes. This directive addresses an unsafe condition where both the captain's and first officer's airspeed indicators froze at 80 knots during takeoff due to pitot tubes blocked by ice. The AD mandates modification of the air data heat system to ensure accurate airspeed indications, along with testing and corrective actions as needed.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 717Boeing 717-200

EASA AD US-2021-02-19

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-08-19

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-19 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes equipped with specific bilge assemblies containing decompression panels. It mandates repetitive general visual inspections of the bilge barriers in the forward and aft cargo compartments to detect disengaged or damaged decompression panels, with required reinstallation or replacement as necessary. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of insufficient Halon concentration in the event of a cargo fire due to torn decompression panels.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2021-0059

Wings — Front Spar Lower Boom — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0059 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the wing front spar lower boom for corrosion on aircraft that completed a specific maintenance task before 2015. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity of the wing by detecting and correcting corrosion issues.

Mar 2, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2021-0058

Lights — Emergency Cabin Lighting Circuit Breaker 2LN — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0058 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting SAAB 340B aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 342 and 359 to 459 inclusive. The directive addresses the emergency cabin lighting circuit breaker 2LN, requiring replacement of the existing 5A rated circuit breaker with a 7.5A rated unit to ensure proper emergency lighting functionality.

Mar 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 340SAAB 340B

EASA AD US-2021-04-07

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-09-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-04-07 is a final rule addressing Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-46-350P (Malibu Mirage), PA-46R-350T (Malibu Matrix), and PA-46-500TP (Malibu Meridian) airplanes. It requires inspection and correction of stall warning heat control systems on certain airplanes to prevent stall warning failure due to ice formation on the stall vane during flight in icing conditions with landing gear down.

Mar 1, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-46 (Malibu)Piper PA-46-350PPiper PA-46R-350TPiper PA-46-500TP

EASA AD 2021-0051

[Correction] Flight Controls — Rudder Electrical Backup Hydraulic Actuator and Elevator Servo Control Solenoid Valves — Replacement ; Master Minimum Equipment List / Airplane Flight Manual — Amendment

The Correction to EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0051 addresses the replacement of rudder electrical backup hydraulic actuator and elevator servo control solenoid valves on Airbus A380 aeroplanes. It applies to all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 models and includes amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List and Airplane Flight Manual. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating inspection, replacement, and operational procedure updates for affected solenoid valves.

Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0057-E

Flight Controls — Control Surface Hinge Bracket Attachment Bolts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0057-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of control surface hinge bracket attachment bolts on Grob Aircraft SE G 115E and G 115EG aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time inspection to detect potential structural penetration by attachment bolts that could lead to control surface failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGrob Aircraft Se G 115Grob Aircraft SE G 115EGrob Aircraft SE G 115EG

EASA AD US-2021-03-09

Wings - Structural Significant Items - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-03-09 addresses all Boeing 727 series airplanes. This directive focuses on the inspection of internal wing Structural Significant Items (SSIs) due to concerns that excessive sealant coating may hide cracks during inspections. It mandates revisions to maintenance programs and repetitive inspections to ensure structural integrity of the wings.

Feb 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 727

EASA AD US-2021-03-02

Engine Fuel & Control - Hydromechanical Unit/Main Engine Control Idler Adapter on the Accessory Gearbox Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-03-02 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of the hydromechanical unit/main engine control (HMU/MEC) idler adapter inserts on the accessory gearbox assembly to prevent significant fuel loss and in-flight engine shutdowns. The directive applies to multiple CF6-80C2 engine models with specific affected part numbers.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD 2021-0054

Equipment / Furnishings — Life Raft Reservoir and Actuator Cable — Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0054 addresses safety concerns for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters equipped with emergency flotation kits having specific life raft reservoir part numbers. The directive mandates replacement and inspection of certain life raft reservoirs and actuator cables to prevent inadvertent activation and deployment of the emergency life raft during flight. It applies to helicopters with affected reservoirs identified by serial numbers in Leonardo Alert Service Bulletins 139-648 and 139-662.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2021-0056

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0190

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0056 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for low pressure turbine (LPT) seal panels with specific part numbers to prevent potential failures.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-02-15

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-18-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-15 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SR variants. It responds to reports of inboard foreflap departures by mandating inspections, repetitive part replacements, lubrication, and on-condition corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747SR

EASA AD BR-2021-02-01

[Correction] Airplane Flight Manual Change / Mid Electronic Bay and Backup Smoke Detectors Electrical Wiring - Modification

The Correction to Airplane Flight Manual Change / Mid Electronic Bay and Backup Smoke Detectors Electrical Wiring - Modification is an errata issued by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to correct printing errors in Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-01 affecting Embraer aircraft. The document clarifies manufacturer identification, corrects references to superseded directives, updates service bulletin revision dates, and fixes terminology errors to ensure accurate compliance information.

Feb 24, 2021
CorrectionMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Embraer

EASA AD US-2021-02-07

Engine Fuel & Control - Cushioned Loop Clamp and Outer Fuel Manifold - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-07 is a final rule addressing all General Electric Company GEnx-1B series turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacements related to the cushioned loop clamp (p-clamp) and the outer fuel manifold due to reported cracks causing fuel leakage. This directive applies to multiple GEnx-1B engine variants and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD US-2021-02-13

Fuselage - Forward Galley Door Fuselage Skin / Bear Strap - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-02-13 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward galley door area for cracks, prompted by reports of cracking in the bear strap between station 290 and 296. The directive aims to prevent potential structural integrity loss and uncontrolled decompression.

Feb 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2021-0052

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0154

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0052 is an airworthiness directive addressing GE Aviation Czech M601 series engines installed on various aircraft including the LET L-410 series, Air Tractor AT series, Grumman G-164, PZL-106, Dornier Do 28, Thrush S-2R, DHC-3 Otter, Zlin Z-37T, and PAC FU-24. The directive focuses on the replacement and life limit implementation of propeller shafts, specifically part numbers M601-6081.2, M601-6081.4, and M601-6081.6. It mandates compliance to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent propeller shaft failure.

Feb 24, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech M601LET L-410Air Tractor ATGrumman G-164PZL-106Dornier Do 28Thrush S-2RDHC-3 OtterZlin Z-37TPAC FU-24

EASA SIB 2021-04

New Noga Light Ltd NL-93 Night Vision Goggles — Replacement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-04 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the replacement of New Noga Light Ltd NL-93 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) used on helicopters with Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) certification. It highlights concerns about the replacement of NL-93 NVGs with Binimon (A) NVGs by Meprolight Ltd, the current manufacturer. The bulletin applies to all helicopters certified for NVIS and equipped with the NL-93 model.

Feb 23, 2021
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-0050

Tail Rotor — Blades — Replacement / Re-identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0050 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It addresses the replacement and re-identification of tail rotor blades and head assemblies with specific part numbers due to a reduced life limit established for certain blades operated on higher-load Group 1 helicopters. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Feb 23, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2021-0049

Fire Protection — Operational Limitation Doors — Cargo Door Seals — Cleaning / Greasing / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0049 is an operational limitation and maintenance directive affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with cargo door seals that may cause reduced halon concentration in cargo compartments, potentially compromising fire extinguishing system effectiveness. The directive applies to specific part numbers of forward, aft, and bulk cargo door seals and mandates cleaning, greasing, and eventual replacement with improved seals.

Feb 18, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321