EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0204

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0204 is an airworthiness directive addressing SaM146-1S17, SaM146-1S17C, SaM146-1S18, and SaM146-1S18C engines, commonly installed on Sukhoi RRJ-95B aircraft. The directive mandates inspection of the low pressure turbine (LPT) stage 3 disc assembly to detect incorrect assembly that could lead to disc separation and potential damage to the aircraft. It provides instructions for inspection and corrective actions if discrepancies are found.

Sep 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPowerjet SaM146Sukhoi RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2020-0203

Indicating / Recording Systems — Integrated Control Panels — Modification Airplane Flight Manual — Abnormal / Normal Procedures Sections — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0203 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 116038 embodied in production. It addresses the risk of inadvertent liquid spillage on the Integrated Control Panel (ICP) in the flight deck, which has caused un-commanded engine in-flight shutdowns. The directive mandates modifications to the ICP and updates to the Airplane Flight Manual abnormal and normal procedures sections.

Sep 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight OpsAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0202

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0207

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0202 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-24 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits.

Sep 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD 2020-0200

Integrated Modular Avionics — Utility Management System — Software Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0200 is an official safety directive addressing Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes equipped with the Integrated Modular Avionics Utility Management System. It mandates a software update to the Utility Management System to resolve critical failures affecting environmental controls, oxygen mask deployment, and autopilot functions. This directive applies to all PC-24 aircraft with software version Build 7 or earlier installed.

Sep 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD US-2020-18-14

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disk - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-14 addresses all General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines equipped with a specific high-pressure turbine rotor stage 2 disk, part number 2505M73P03. This directive mandates ultrasonic inspection of the affected HPT rotor stage 2 disk to detect subsurface anomalies and requires replacement if defects are found. The directive aims to prevent potential engine failure and ensure continued airworthiness of affected engines.

Sep 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD 2010-0080-CN

CANCELLED: Time Limits/Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Revision

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0080-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 50 aircraft. This document officially cancels the previous AD 2010-0080, which addressed maintenance checks and airworthiness limitations related to flap track inspections. The cancellation reflects that the required maintenance tasks have been incorporated into the aircraft's Airworthiness Limitations Section.

Sep 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Mystère-Falcon 50Dassault Mystère-Falcon 50

EASA AD 2020-0198

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0105

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0198 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 airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Variation 11.1 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Sep 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2020-18-51

[Final Rule] SANDIA AEROSPACE - Airplane Flight Manual - Section Limitations - Amendment

The Final Rule titled '[Final Rule] SANDIA AEROSPACE - Airplane Flight Manual - Section Limitations - Amendment' is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Sandia attitude indicators with part numbers 306171-10 and 306171-20, which may be marked as BendixKing Model KI-300 or Sandia Model SAI-340A. This directive applies to airplanes equipped with these attitude indicators and mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to prohibit operation under instrument flight rules (IFR) or night visual flight rules (VFR) and to prohibit coupling the autopilot with the affected attitude indicators.

Sep 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-16-19

Main Rotor Drive - Auxiliary Circuit Breaker Modification Kits - Installation / Rotorcraft Flight Manual - Update

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-19 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. It mandates installation of auxiliary circuit breaker modification kits and insertion of a Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement to correct erroneous low oil pressure caution indications and unintended main gearbox auto bypass valve actuation.

Sep 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2020-0163R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0053

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0163R2 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions related to the slat transmission shafts and slat power control unit torque sensing units to prevent slat system jams during landing. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring health checks, detailed inspections, and cleaning procedures on affected components.

Sep 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0197

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Servo Actuator / Duplex Bearing — Inspection / Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0197 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, check, and modification requirements for the tail rotor servo actuator and tail rotor duplex bearing components to ensure continued safe operation. The directive includes detailed instructions for inspections, thermal strip installations, and corrective actions related to specific part numbers of tail rotor components.

Sep 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2020-0196

Engine — High Pressure / Intermediate Pressure Bearing Support Assemblies — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0196 is an official regulatory document addressing the removal from service of certain high pressure/intermediate pressure bearing support assemblies in Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the engines and aircraft.

Sep 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0194

Powerplant — Engine Attachment Hardware — Inspection / Replacement

Powerplant — Engine Attachment Hardware — Inspection / Replacement is a regulatory document concerning the inspection and replacement procedures for engine attachment hardware on the PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-24 aircraft. It addresses maintenance requirements to ensure the integrity and safety of the engine mounting components. The document aims to provide clear guidance for operators and maintenance organizations on maintaining compliance and aircraft airworthiness.

Sep 8, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24PILATUS PC-24

EASA AD 2020-0193

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0193 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement of main landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific part numbers of the main landing gear sliding tubes that have exceeded 4 years or 5,000 flight cycles since last overhaul or repair. The directive mandates a one-time general visual inspection and, if cracks are found, replacement of the affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Sep 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD BR-2020-09-01

Stabilizers - Control Surface Mass-balance Weights and Attachments - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2020-09-01 is an official regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) applicable to all Embraer EMB-505 airplanes. It mandates inspection, cleaning, weighting, and replacement of mass-balance weights and attachments on stabilizers' control surfaces including elevators, ailerons, and rudder to address corrosion issues. The directive also requires updating the approved maintenance or inspection program to include these tasks as airworthiness limitations.

Sep 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-505 (Phenom 300)Embraer EMB-505

EASA AD US-2020-17-13

Air Conditioning - Cabin Air Compressor Outlet Check Valves - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-17-13 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires the installation of new inboard and outboard cabin air compressor outlet check valves on the left and right cabin air conditioning and temperature control system packs. This directive responds to failures of the existing check valves caused by fatigue of aluminum flappers, which exposed the Y-duct to temperatures beyond its design limits.

Sep 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD 2020-0192

Electrical Power — Cable Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0192 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB412 and AB412EP helicopters. It mandates inspection of the electrical power cable assembly to detect potential chafing caused by an improperly installed protective grommet in the emergency bus interlock compartment. The directive aims to prevent autopilot failure and loss of avionics systems due to wiring damage.

Sep 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD US-2020-15-17

Indicating / Recording System - Remote Data Acquisition and Display Units - Software Update

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-15-17 addresses certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76C helicopters equipped with specific remote data acquisition units (RDAU) part numbers 76450-01098-106, 76450-01098-107, or 76450-01098-109. This directive mandates software updates to the RDAU and, for some helicopters, the display unit (DU) software to correct inaccurate main gear box (MGB) indications during flight. The directive aims to enhance flight safety by ensuring accurate MGB data is displayed to flight crews.

Sep 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-76C

EASA SIB HQ-18-09R1

Aircraft Structures — Alodine Coating

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: HQ-18-09 R1 titled "Aircraft Structures — Alodine Coating" provides information about an approved alternative method of compliance (AMOC) for FAA airworthiness directives and previously approved AMOCs that require the use of Alodine coating on FAA type certificated aircraft, engines, and propellers. This bulletin applies broadly to all such aircraft and related components where Alodine is mandated. The AMOC permits the use of Henkel's renamed Bonderite products as a direct substitute for the former Alodine products without changing the product's protective properties.

Sep 1, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-16-10

Seat Belt Shoulder Harness - Inspection / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, including Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412CF, and 412EP. The directive focuses on the removal and inspection of specific shoulder harness seat belt comfort clips with part numbers D7LZ-6560286-A, D7LZ-6560286-B, and 504636-401. It aims to prevent interference with the seat belt inertia reel that could compromise occupant safety during emergency landings.

Sep 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214Bell Textron Inc. 204BBell Textron Inc. 205ABell Textron Inc. 205A-1Bell Textron Inc. 205BBell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 214BBell Textron Inc. 214B-1Bell Textron Inc. 412Bell Textron Inc. 412CFBell Textron Inc. 412EP