EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0184

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0170

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0184 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated Airworthiness Limitation Items and Safe Life Items as specified in Fokker Services Report SE-622 issue 14, which is part of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ALS Part 2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to comply with new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Aug 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27Fokker F27 Mark 050Fokker F27 Mark 0502Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD US-2020-16-08

[Correction] ASPEN AVIONICS, INC. Display Systems - Airplane Flight Manual Limitations - Amendment

The document titled '[Correction] ASPEN AVIONICS, INC. Display Systems - Airplane Flight Manual Limitations - Amendment' is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive correction published on August 17, 2020. It applies to Aspen Avionics, Inc. Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 series units, including Emergency Backup Display, Multi-Function Display, and Primary Flight Display systems installed on various general aviation aircraft models. The directive addresses operating limitations related to flight display software versions 2.10 and 2.10.1 when independent backup instruments are not installed.

Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0183

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0254

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0183 is an airworthiness directive issued for all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) gearboxes, specifically those with part numbers 1704287G or 1704287H, to detect water ingress and corrosion that could impair RAT operation. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of gearbox oil and corrective actions as necessary to ensure continued safe operation.

Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2020-15-14

Fuselage - Longeron Extension Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2020-15-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747 series airplanes, including models 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage longeron extension fittings for cracking and requires repairs if cracks are found. It applies to airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2019.

Aug 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400FBoeing 747SRBoeing 747SP

EASA AD 2020-0181

Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Emergency and Abnormal Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0181 is an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual sections covering Emergency and Abnormal Procedures for Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X, 900EX, and 2000EX aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to Primary Display Unit data flickering and potential total loss of all display units on aircraft equipped with EASy software. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Falcon 7X including Falcon 8X in production, Falcon 900EX with EASy configuration, and Falcon 2000EX with EASy configuration.

Aug 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 900EXDassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2020-0180

Fuel — Fuel Tanks — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0180 is an official regulation addressing fuel tank inspection and replacement for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It targets specific fuel tanks identified by part numbers and serial numbers due to a manufacturing non-conformity. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of affected fuel tanks to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Aug 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA SIB 2020-16

Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) 206 Series Aeroplanes - Emergency Egress Difficulty

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-16 is an informational document addressing emergency egress difficulties in Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) 206 Series aeroplanes, including models 206, U206, TU206, 206H, and T206H. It highlights concerns identified by Transport Canada Civil Aviation regarding the aft right-hand cargo doors not meeting emergency exit certification requirements. The bulletin also references FAA-approved modifications that improve emergency egress options for these aircraft.

Aug 13, 2020
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0177

Aircraft Flight Manual — Sections Limitations and Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0177 is an amendment to the Aircraft Flight Manual sections on Limitations and Emergency Procedures for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 models and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A models. The directive updates procedures related to severe icing conditions to enhance safety and operational margins.

Aug 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD US-2020-16-51

[Final Rule] Pneumatic - Engine Bleed Stage 5 Check Valves - Inspection

The Final Rule titled 'Pneumatic - Engine Bleed Stage 5 Check Valves - Inspection' is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of the engine bleed air 5th stage check valves on each engine due to reports of valves stuck open causing single-engine shutdowns. This directive addresses a critical safety risk related to potential dual-engine power loss.

Aug 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2018-0164-CN

CANCELLED: Engine — High Pressure Turbine Disc Front Cover Plate — Replacement [Life Limitation]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0164-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous AD 2018-0164R1 concerning the replacement and life limitation of the high pressure turbine disc front cover plate, Part Number KH59279, on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. These engines are installed on Boeing 787 aircraft among others. The cancellation reflects updated analysis restoring the original safe life limits for the affected parts.

Aug 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2020-13-01

[Correction] Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear Fork - Inspection

The Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2020-13-01 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses the nose landing gear fork inspection requirements for Daher Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. This correction clarifies the type certificate holder's name and republishes the entire rule without changing the original inspection and replacement requirements for the nose landing gear fork and shimmy damper system.

Aug 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDaher Aircraft Design, KODIAK 100Daher Aircraft Design KODIAK 100

EASA AD CF-2020-26

Flight Controls — Multi-Function Spoiler (MFS) Failure to deploy

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-26 addresses a failure issue with the Multi-Function Spoiler (MFS) on Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 20003 through 20457 and 20501 through 22999. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected MFS Power Control Units (PCUs) to ensure proper deployment and maintain proportional lift dumping functionality. This directive aims to prevent potential structural damage and passenger injury caused by degraded spoiler performance during emergency descents.

Aug 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD US-2020-16-13

Engine - 3rd-Stage Compressor Wheels - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-13 is a final rule addressing certain Rolls-Royce Corporation AE 3007 series turbofan engines installed on aircraft such as the Embraer ERJ-145. This directive mandates the replacement of specific 3rd-stage compressor wheels due to identified cracks that could lead to engine failure. The AD aims to prevent uncontained engine failures and ensure continued airworthiness of affected engines.

Aug 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Corporation (Usa) AE 3007Embraer ERJ-145

EASA AD 2020-0176

Fuel — Flight with Fuel and KATHON FP 1.5 Biocide Mixture — Prohibition

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0176 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA that applies to Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes, specifically certain variants including the A319-151N, A320-251N, and A321-253NX among others. The directive prohibits flight operations with fuel mixed with KATHON FP 1.5 biocide due to reported engine performance issues. It mandates removal of the biocide mixture from affected fuel system parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA SIB 2020-15

General Electric Aviation Integrated Standby Instruments - Notification of Unapproved Parts

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-15 is a notification regarding unapproved General Electric Aviation Integrated Standby Instruments, specifically models 322MFD and 333MFD with certain part and serial numbers. These instruments are installed on aircraft including Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C series and EC225 LP helicopters, as well as Embraer EMB-145 aeroplanes. The bulletin informs about design changes made without full compliance testing with ETSO standards, particularly environmental qualifications.

Aug 5, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0173

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0020

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 17. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing life limits and maintenance tasks for critical components.

Aug 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2020-0174

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0229

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0174 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses structural concerns related to outer flaps and tabs that were manufactured with improper heat treatment or wrong materials. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

Aug 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0172

Wings — Lower Skin Covers at Rib Bays — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0172 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the wing lower skin covers at specific rib bays on both left-hand and right-hand wings to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to certain manufacturer serial numbers as identified in the associated Airbus Service Bulletin.

Aug 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2020-0141R1

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Freewheel Shafts — Replacement ; Placards and Markings — ENG1 Training Idle Switch — Installation / Operational Restriction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0141R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 models. It addresses the replacement of main gearbox freewheel shafts and installation of placards related to the ENG1 Training Idle switch to impose operational restrictions during flight. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of helicopters equipped with specific main gearbox configurations.

Jul 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2