EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB 2020-07R2

Progressive Restart of Aerodrome Operations after Complete or Partial Closure

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2020-07R2 is a guidance document addressing the progressive restart of aerodrome operations following complete or partial closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides recommendations for aerodrome operators, competent authorities, and air navigation service providers to safely resume operations with reduced traffic and staffing levels. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine types but focuses on overall aerodrome operational safety.

Jan 27, 2021
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-0025R1

Hydraulic Power — Hoses — Replacement

The document titled 'Hydraulic Power — Hoses — Replacement' is an explanatory statement related to the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities and design approval holders, recommending that affected military authorities issue their own ADs.

Jan 26, 2021
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2021-0038

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0177

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks related to specific lead lag damper components and associated parts. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring recalculation of flight hours and torque cycles and adherence to revised maintenance intervals.

Jan 26, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2021-0035

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Translating Cowl Pressure Seals — Inspection / Rework

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and rework of thrust reverser translating cowl pressure seals to ensure their integrity and proper bonding. The directive applies to specific affected thrust reverser parts identified by serial numbers.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2021-0033

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Lower Attachment Parts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0033 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) lower attachment parts on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to various Airbus A330 and A340 models across all manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates a detailed inspection to verify correct installation of the THSA lower attachment parts to ensure flight control safety.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0037

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A340 aircraft. It addresses modifications related to the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator system to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. The document is specifically applicable to the Airbus A340 series.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0036-E

Oxygen — Crew Oxygen Mask Stowage Boxes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0036-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of crew oxygen mask stowage boxes on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standards. It applies to all serial numbers and focuses on parts with Part Number CSD30-005-X-X. The directive mandates inspection and possible corrective actions to ensure the oxygen supply system's integrity.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD US-2021-01-02

Propellers - Pitch Control Lever and Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-01-02 is a final rule addressing M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-AT and SA26-T airplanes equipped with TPE331 engines. It mandates inspections and replacement procedures for the propeller pitch control (PPC) lever and assembly to prevent detachment of the power lever linkage from the PPC shaft. This directive aims to enhance flight safety by ensuring proper torque and retention of the PPC assembly.

Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtM7 Aerospace SA26M7 Aerospace SA26-ATM7 Aerospace SA26-T

EASA AD 2018-0234R3

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Actuators — Greasing / Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0234R3 is an amendment addressing thrust reverser actuator (TRA) greasing and Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) restrictions for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It targets specific TRA batches with part numbers 351D9908-657, -659, -661, -689, -691, and -693 due to corrosion issues causing potential jamming. The directive mandates maintenance actions to prevent inadvertent thrust reverser deployment and ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0027R1

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Controls / Protective Cover — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0027R1 is a regulatory document addressing a modification to the collective controls protective cover on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP models. It mandates replacement and re-identification of the pilot collective stick protective cover for the "SHEAR" control pushbutton to prevent mechanical deformation that could lead to unintended hoist cable shearing. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AS 355 NP helicopters.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

EASA AD 2021-0031

Tail Rotor Drive — Gearbox Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0031 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor gearbox assemblies on Leonardo S.p.A. A109E helicopters. It applies to all A109E helicopters with serial numbers up to 11160 inclusive and targets specific tail rotor gearbox part numbers that are not approved for installation on these helicopters. The directive mandates replacing affected tail rotor gearbox assemblies with approved serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109E

EASA AD 2020-0107R1

Wings — Centre Wing Box Rear and Front Spar Fasteners — Inspection

The document titled Wings — Centre Wing Box Rear and Front Spar Fasteners — Inspection is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aeroplanes exist, so no public AD document is available. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for this aircraft type.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2021-0029

Wings — Centre Wing Spar to Rib 1 Attachment — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0029 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It addresses a structural issue involving cracks found in the centre wing spar to rib 1 attachments during fatigue testing. The directive mandates modification of these affected wing areas to maintain structural integrity.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2021-0032

Wings — Outer Wings / Centre Spar — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0032 is an airworthiness directive addressing the modification of the outer wings centre spar on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. The directive mandates reinforcement of the rear face of the centre wing spar to prevent structural cracks discovered during fatigue testing. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the directive.

Jan 22, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-06

Landing Gear - Retraction-Extension and Nose Wheel Steering Electronic Control Unit - Operational Limitation

The Airworthiness Directive 2020-FATA-01020A-06 issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation addresses operational limitations for the Landing Gear Retraction-Extension and Nose Wheel Steering Electronic Control Unit (LGSCU) on RRJ-95 aircraft. It mandates modification of the LGSCU software to version SJ100V108 and specifies operational procedures to prevent collisions between the main landing gear and fuselage landing gear doors during retraction. The directive applies to RRJ-95 aircraft with specific serial numbers and avionics software version V530 or higher.

Jan 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95Sukhoi RRJ-95

EASA SIB 2021-02

Rotorcraft Cargo Hook Installations — Impact on Sling Load Operations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-02 is a safety information bulletin addressing rotorcraft cargo hook installations and their impact on helicopter external sling load operations (HESLO). It highlights risks associated with cargo hook design and operations, including inadvertent load loss and entanglements, affecting all rotorcraft performing sling load tasks. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine models but applies broadly to rotorcraft involved in sling load operations.

Jan 21, 2021
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-26-08

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-01-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-08 is a final rule addressing The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the thrust reverser to detect and address damage. The directive aims to mitigate risks related to potential uncontrolled engine fires caused by damage to these components.

Jan 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2021-0028

Wings — Bottom Wing Skin Panel — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates modification of the bottom wing skin panel No. 3, located aft of the wing rear spar, to address potential fatigue cracking risks. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the document.

Jan 21, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2021-0026

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0208

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Variation 5.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limit replacements.

Jan 20, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041