EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

Browse 4771 EASA regulations with AI-powered summaries.

EASA AD 2020-0212

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0287

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for the tail rotor drive flange of the main gearbox to prevent loss of tightening torque of the Shur-Lok nut, which could lead to reduced tail rotor control and potential safety hazards.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0210

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0207

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0210 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2 Revision 06, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items essential for continued airworthiness.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0211

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0208

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0211 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 05 issue 2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0213

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0002

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0002 is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A400M aircraft. It explains that no civil Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in service, so no publicly available Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists for this aircraft. The document serves as an informational record and recommends that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2020-0208

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0185

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0208 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 series engines, specifically the Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 models. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft, part number FW20677, due to detected cracks in interstage spacers between IPC discs. It mandates repetitive on-wing and in-shop inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900

EASA AD US-2020-20-12

Turbine Engine - Electronic Engine Control Software - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-12 is a final rule addressing General Electric Company GEnx-1B series turbofan engines, including models -1B64, -1B67, -1B70, and others. It mandates the installation of electronic engine control (EEC) software version B205 or later to mitigate the risk of combustor case burn-through. This directive aims to enhance engine safety and prevent potential engine fires and damage to the aircraft.

Oct 2, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD US-2020-20-11

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disks and Stage 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools - Removal

The document titled "Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disks and Stage 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools - Removal" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA. It applies to certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines, specifically addressing affected high-pressure turbine rotor stage 2 disks and stages 6-10 compressor rotor spools. The directive mandates removal of these parts due to detected melt-related freckles that reduce their life limits.

Oct 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD US-2020-19-06

MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS - Governor Idler Gear Bearings - Replacement

MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS - Governor Idler Gear Bearings - Replacement is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive addressing certain McCauley Propeller Systems governors installed on airplanes. It targets governors that may contain an unapproved variant of the idler gear bearing, part number A-20028, marked with "BA 59," which does not meet McCauley drawing requirements. This unsafe condition affects all models of McCauley governors produced or serviced between January 31, 2017, and September 27, 2018.

Oct 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-18-13

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2020-18-13) addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates modifications to the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank caused by electrical faults. The directive also includes alternative actions for cargo-configured airplanes to mitigate the risk of fuel tank explosions.

Oct 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2013-0223R1

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Bearing Support and Exhaust Case Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0223R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the inspection and replacement of the low pressure turbine bearing support and exhaust case assembly on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 series engines, commonly installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement or rework of certain tail bearing housings to ensure structural integrity. It applies to specific engine models including RB211 Trent 875-17, 877-17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17, and 895-17.

Sep 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800Boeing 777

EASA AD 2020-0206

Tail Rotor Drive — Gearbox Output Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0206 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) output shaft on Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It mandates inspections of specific 90° TGB shafts, part number 109-0443-03-107, due to reported corrosion issues that could lead to tail rotor failure and reduced helicopter control. The directive updates previous requirements and expands the list of affected parts.

Sep 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A119Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA SIB 2017-01R1

Safety Precautions regarding the Transport by Air of Damaged, Defective or Recalled Lithium Batteries

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-01R1 is an operations bulletin providing safety precautions regarding the air transport of damaged, defective, or recalled lithium batteries and devices. It applies broadly to aircraft operators and addresses lithium ion cells and batteries identified as defective or damaged, which pose risks of heat, fire, or short circuit. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine models but focuses on general safety recommendations for handling such lithium batteries during air transport.

Sep 29, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB CASA-2020-08

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. DHC-8-400 Series Aeroplanes - Forward Cowl Door Departure from the Aircraft on Take-Off

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2020-08 addresses the issue of forward cowl door departures on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. DHC-8-400 Series (Q400) aeroplanes during take-off. This alert highlights maintenance-related causes leading to the loss of the forward cowl door, which has resulted in damage to the aircraft's wing leading edge, wing skin, and vertical tail structure. The document targets owners, operators, and maintainers of the Dash 8-400 series to prevent such occurrences.

Sep 25, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2020-31

Hydraulic Power — Direct Current Motor Pump Failures

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-31 addresses failures of direct current (DC) motor pumps in Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers 20003 to 20406. This directive mandates compliance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 100-29-18, which introduces a redesigned DC motor pump more resistant to high temperatures encountered at altitude. The directive aims to prevent electrical system issues caused by pump overheating during flight.

Sep 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD US-2020-18-20

Main Rotor - Main Rotor Blade Leading Edge Abrasion Strip - Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-20 is a final rule addressing certain MD Helicopters Inc. models 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N equipped with specific main rotor blade part numbers fitted with 1.25 inch chord length nickel abrasion strips manufactured or installed by Helicopter Technology Company, LLC. The directive mandates inspections due to reports of abrasion strips detaching in flight, posing a safety risk. It requires tap inspections of the main rotor blade leading edge abrasion strips to detect damage or delamination.

Sep 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMd Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500NMd Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 600NMD Helicopters 369AMD Helicopters 369DMD Helicopters 369EMD Helicopters 369FFMD Helicopters 369HMD Helicopters 369HEMD Helicopters 369HMMD Helicopters 369HSMD Helicopters 500NMD Helicopters 600N

EASA AD 2018-0039R1

Windows — Jettisoning System — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0039R1 is a regulatory document addressing the installation of the windows jettisoning system on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and EC 225 LP models. It mandates modifications to reduce friction between the window seal and the helicopter airframe to ensure proper jettisoning of windows in emergency situations. The directive applies to various AS 332 and EC 225 LP helicopter variants, excluding those already modified according to specified Airbus Helicopters modifications and Alert Service Bulletins.

Sep 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA SIB 2020-17

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY ADR.OPS.B.090 AS OF 24 MAY 2025

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-17 is an informational document addressing changes to the aerodrome reference code (ARC) methodology, particularly affecting higher code letter operations at aerodromes. It highlights the reclassification of aircraft such as the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8 from code letter 3D to 3C based on wing span, and the implications for aerodrome infrastructure design related to outer main gear wheel span (OMGWS). The bulletin advises aerodrome operators and competent authorities on safety considerations due to these changes.

Sep 25, 2020
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-18-12

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

EASA Decision not to adopt FAA AD 2020-18-12 is a regulatory decision concerning certain Boeing 777 aeroplanes. The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-12 requires modification of the fuel quantity indicating system to prevent ignition sources inside the centre fuel tank. EASA has decided not to adopt this FAA AD due to insufficient data to confirm an unsafe condition or justify the required corrective actions.

Sep 24, 2020
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD 2020-0199

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0155

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued for Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters, addressing inspection requirements for main rotor scissors fittings with Part Number G12-00-200. The directive mandates initial detailed and repetitive inspections to detect cracks caused by corrosion under residual stress, which could lead to part failure and loss of helicopter control.

Sep 24, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGuimbal, Helicopteres CABRIHélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

EASA AD 2020-0205

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0281

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0205 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. It addresses a risk of engine bleed system over-temperature where the engine bleed valve may fail to close, potentially causing damage to the bleed manifold and surrounding structures. The directive mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate specific temporary revisions for operational procedures in case of such faults.

Sep 24, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330