EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0151

Jun 25, 2021

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0198

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0198 is a regulatory document concerning Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no such propellers are currently in civil service, and therefore no public AD document exists for these propellers. The directive serves as an informational record and recommends that military authorities issue their own applicable ADs for affected military aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ratier-Figeac FH385
  • Ratier-Figeac FH386

EASA SIB CASA-2021-09

Jun 23, 2021

In-flight Shutdown Events due to Failure of Smiths Electronic Engine Control Units

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2021-09 addresses an increased rate of in-flight shutdown events on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines installed on Learjet 60 aircraft, caused by failures of Smiths Electronic Engine Control (EEC) units. The alert highlights the aging-related failures of EEC units with part number 31B4741 and recommends upgrading to the latest EEC configuration. This safety alert is intended for owners, operators, and maintainers of the affected engines.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305

EASA SIB 2021-03R1

Jun 22, 2021

Loss of Air Traffic Control Tracking on Boeing 787 Aeroplanes in European Airspace

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-03R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing intermittent loss of Air Traffic Control tracking on Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 aeroplanes equipped with the Integrated Surveillance System Processor Unit (ISSPU), Part Number 822-2120-102. The bulletin highlights that these tracking losses occur in European airspace without alerting the flight crew through onboard systems. It provides information on the issue and references corrective actions from Collins Aerospace to mitigate the problem.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2021-0149

Jun 21, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flashlight — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0149 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It addresses the replacement of emergency flashlights with part number 11359000001 due to safety concerns. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers up to 820 inclusive of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2021-0148

Jun 21, 2021

Equipment & Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System — Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0148 is an update addressing the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) information in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement) for Sikorsky S-76 and S-92A helicopters, Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 214B, 214ST, 412 series, and Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222, 230, and 430 helicopters equipped with EFS. It mandates amendments to the Limitations Section of the flight manuals to include demonstrated sea state conditions for ditching performance of the EFS. This directive applies to helicopters with EFS installed as optional kits or via Supplemental Type Certificates.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 222
  • Bell 230
  • Bell 430
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214ST
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
  • Sikorsky S-76
  • Sikorsky S-92
  • Sikorsky S-92A
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 212
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 214B
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 222
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 230
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 430

EASA AD 2021-0147

Jun 21, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0147 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 9.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0145

Jun 18, 2021

Wings — Wing Tip Assembly — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0145 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential structural integrity issue in the wing tip assemblies caused by parts made from 7449 aluminium alloy. The directive mandates modification of the wing tip assemblies to a new design using 7010 aluminium alloy to prevent cracking.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-0144

Jun 17, 2021

Tail Rotor — Shaft Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0144 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor shaft assemblies on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters, including models A109C, A109K2, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP. The directive mandates inspections and measurements of specific tail rotor sleeve assemblies and related components to detect cracks and prevent potential failure of the tail rotor mast.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109C
  • Leonardo A109K2
  • Leonardo A109E
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2021-0142

Jun 17, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0142 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland BO105 series helicopters, including variants BO105 A, C, D, S, LS A-1, and LS A-3 (including the 'Superlifter' modification). It mandates compliance with updated life limits and maintenance requirements for critical components such as Bendix and Lord tension-torsion (TT) straps. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing the latest approved maintenance manual revisions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters BO 105
  • Airbus Helicopters BO105

EASA AD 2021-0143-E

Jun 16, 2021

Engine – Oil Pump – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0143-E is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue with Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines, commonly installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62 aeroplanes. The directive mandates the replacement of certain oil pumps identified by specific part numbers and serial numbers due to a manufacturing defect that could cause oil pump failure. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by prohibiting the installation of affected oil pumps.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Austro Engine Gmbh E4
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2021-0141

Jun 15, 2021

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Fittings and Bearing Assembly Attachment Interface — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0141 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, specifically addressing the trimmable horizontal stabilizer fittings and bearing assembly attachment interface. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and prevent corrosion and damage caused by rotation of the bearing assembly, which could lead to detachment of the stabilizer and potential loss of control. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus production modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2021-12-01

Jun 14, 2021

Engine - Low-Pressure Compressor Stage 1 Fan Blades - Inspection / Replacement

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-12-01 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with certain low-pressure compressor (LPC) 1st-stage fan blades. It mandates ultrasonic inspections and replacement of affected fan blades to prevent in-flight shutdown caused by blade fractures. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety by lowering inspection thresholds and requiring repetitive inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD 2021-0140

Jun 14, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0140 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations, specifically the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 8.5, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow these updated maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2021-11-16

Jun 11, 2021

Wings - Spar Carry-Through Assembly / Structural Components - Inspection / Replacement (Life Limits)

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-11-16 addresses Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-36-285, PA-36-300, and PA-36-375 airplanes. It mandates inspections and life limits for the wing spar carry-through assembly and other wing structural components to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. This directive consolidates and updates previous ADs related to these components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-36 (Normal)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-36 (Restricted)
  • Piper PA-36-285
  • Piper PA-36-300
  • Piper PA-36-375

EASA AD 2021-0130R1

Jun 10, 2021

Flight Controls – Slat Geared Rotary Actuators – Drainage / Cleaning

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0130R1 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with slat geared rotary actuators (SGRA) part number 4775A0000-02 on slat 5 track 12. This directive mandates repetitive drainage and cleaning of the affected SGRA to prevent slat system jams caused by water freezing inside the actuators during flight. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring maintenance actions to mitigate the risk of reduced aircraft control due to slat system malfunction.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2021-11-15

Jun 9, 2021

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-02-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-11-15 is a final rule addressing certain International Aero Engines AG V2500 model turbofan engines installed on aircraft such as the Airbus A321-231. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage and 2nd-stage disks due to an uncontained failure event that caused high-energy debris to penetrate the engine cowling. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5
  • Airbus A321-231

EASA AD 2021-0138

Jun 9, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerance of Fatigue Critical Structure — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0138 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Boeing 747-400F aeroplanes equipped with EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10068342. It mandates updated maintenance checks and time limits related to the damage tolerance of fatigue critical structures following the installation of a dual non-activated GNSS unit and antenna. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with revised maintenance programs and instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747400F

EASA AD G-2021-0003

Jun 8, 2021

SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED - Halo Passenger Life Jacket - Inspection

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0003 addresses the inspection of the Survitec Group Limited Halo Passenger Lifejacket Emergency Breathing System (EBS) part number 12677009 fitted to lifejacket part numbers 00031010 and 00031031. This directive mandates a one-time inspection to verify the correct burst plug installation to ensure the EBS functions properly during ditching emergencies. It applies specifically to the Survitec Halo passenger lifejackets equipped with the affected EBS units.

Airworthiness Directive
All aircraft

EASA AD 2021-0136

Jun 4, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings – Doghouse Placard – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of doghouse placards in the passenger cabin that provide door lock handling instructions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340