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EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-07-09

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-03-15

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-07-09 is a final rule superseding AD 2007-07-03 and applies to certain Boeing 747 series airplanes including models 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP. It addresses issues with hot air leaking from trim air diffuser ducts (TADDs), including failures of high temperature composite material TADDs, which can damage the center wing fuel tank and create a fire or explosion risk. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 747100200300400
Boeing 747SR
Boeing 747SP

EASA AD US-2021-07-13

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-26-02

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-07-13 is a final rule addressing Pacific Scientific Company rotary buckle assemblies, specifically part numbers 1111430 and 1111475, used in seat restraint systems on various airplanes and helicopters. The directive requires inspections for cracks and thickness measurements of the buckle handle vane and mandates removal and replacement of any defective buckles. It also prohibits installation of affected buckles to ensure airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

EASA AD US-2021-09-02

Vacuum - Stall Warning Heat Control - Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2021-09-02 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-46-350P (Malibu Mirage), PA-46R-350T (Malibu Matrix), and PA-46-500TP (Malibu Meridian) airplanes. This directive corrects an error in the previously issued AD 2021-04-07 regarding the part number of the stall warning heat control modification kit. It requires inspection and correction of nonconforming stall warning heat control systems to ensure compliance with the proper design.

Airworthiness Directive

Piper Aircraft PA-46 (Malibu)
Piper PA-46-350P
Piper PA-46R-350T
Piper PA-46-500TP

EASA AD 2021-0104

Fuselage — Skin Panels — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0104 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 1174 to 1214 inclusive and 1218 to 1230 inclusive. The directive addresses corrosion found on the fuselage lower skin panels, particularly on the inner side in the passenger cabin area. It mandates inspections and possible repairs to ensure structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Piaggio P180
Piaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2021-0106

Hydraulic Power — Fire Shut-Off Valves — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0106 is an official safety directive addressing hydraulic power fire shut-off valves on Airbus A300, A310, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of fire shut-off valves installed on the wings to detect incorrect actuator installation that could cause valve failure. The directive applies to all certified models and manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST
Airbus A310

EASA AD US-2021-08-18

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Assembly / Nose Landing Gear Kit - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. It addresses inspection and removal of certain main landing gear (MLG) and nose landing gear (NLG) components with non-conforming threads to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive corrects previously published part number errors related to hinge pins and actuator pins.

Airworthiness Directive

Sikorsky S-92
Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2021-0105

Power Plant — Front Engine Firewall Angles — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0105 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates the replacement of certain aluminium front engine firewall angles with titanium parts to meet fire resistance requirements and ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD CF-2021-15

Superseded by TCCA AD CF-2025-60

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-15 addresses defective rivets at the junction of the tail rotor gearbox support and tailboom on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 and above. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential loss of helicopter control. It requires compliance with Bell's Alert Service Bulletin 429-19-47 Revision B dated January 27, 2021.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 429
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD US-2021-08-15

GARMIN INTERNATIONAL - GTS Processor Units - Software Update

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-15 is a final rule addressing certain Garmin International GMN-00962 GTS processor units (GTS 825, GTS 855, GTS 8000) installed on various aircraft including Textron Aviation Citation models, Embraer Phenom 100 and 300, Learjet 70 and 75, and Viking Air Limited Model SD3-60 Sherpa modified by Field Aerospace STC ST00865DE. The directive targets software versions 3.13 or earlier (except 3.12.1) of these units due to false resolution advisories that may cause unsafe conditions. It mandates a software update to correct this issue and improve flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Textron Aviation Citation
Embraer Phenom 100
Embraer Phenom 300
Learjet 70
Learjet 75
Viking Air Limited SD3-60 Sherpa

EASA AD 2021-0102

Flight Controls — Elevator Mass Balance and Balance Fittings — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0102 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of elevator mass balance and balance fittings on M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68 powered sailplanes, including models AVO 68-R, AVO 68-R 100, AVO 68-R 115, AVO 68-s, and AVO 68-v “Samburo”. The directive mandates inspections for cracks and requires replacement of affected parts with improved parts to ensure flight safety. It applies to elevator mass balance fittings that have shown manufacturing and dimensioning deficiencies leading to cracks.

Airworthiness Directive

M&D Flugzeugbau AVO 68 (Samburo)
M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68-R
M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68-R 100
M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68-R 115
M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68-s
M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH AVO 68-v Samburo

EASA AD 2021-0103

Navigation — Air Data Reference Inoperative / Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0103 is an amendment affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the Air Data Reference (ADR) system and updates the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) for these aircraft models. The directive mandates changes to operational documentation and flight crew procedures to mitigate risks associated with ADR failures.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A330
Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2021-05-17

ROCKWELL COLLINS - NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2019-0179R1

The document titled "ROCKWELL COLLINS - NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2019-0179R1" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-05-17. It applies to Rockwell Collins Flight Display System Application FDSA-6500 installed on various aircraft including Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) and Textron Aviation models 525B, B200 series, B300 series, and C90GTi. The AD addresses a safety issue related to conflicting traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) indications and alerts during resolution advisory scenarios.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier CL-600-2B16
Textron Aviation 525B
Textron Aviation B200
Textron Aviation B300
Textron Aviation C90GTi

EASA AD US-2021-04-16

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-08-18

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-04-16 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters with serial numbers 920006 through 920334. It mandates inspection and removal of specific landing gear components, including threaded hinge pins and main and nose landing gear actuator pins, due to nonconforming threads that reduce their life limits. This directive aims to prevent component failure that could compromise helicopter control during landing.

Airworthiness Directive

Sikorsky S-92
Sikorsky S-92A

EASA SD SD-2021-01R1

Boeing 737-8, 737-8200 and 737-9 (MAX) Aeroplanes — Return to Service

EASA Safety Directive 2021-01R1 is a regulatory document addressing the return to service of Boeing 737-8, 737-8200, and 737-9 (MAX) aeroplanes. It mandates specific operational and training requirements for third country operators authorized by EASA to conduct commercial air transport operations with these aircraft models within the EU. The directive focuses on mitigating safety risks related to the Flight Control Computer software and the Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS).

Safety Directive

EASA AD 2021-0100

Fuselage — Cabin / Cargo Compartment Parts — Inspection / Replacement [Wrong Material]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0100 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement of certain cabin and cargo compartment parts on Airbus A380 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 models with specified manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates inspection of affected parts for improper aluminium alloy material and replacement if necessary to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0098

Flight Controls / Stabilizers — Aileron, Elevator and Rudder Hinge Bolt Installations — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0098 is an airworthiness directive affecting all models and serial numbers of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-6 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification of aileron, elevator, and rudder hinge bolt installations to prevent in-flight detachment or failure of these flight control surfaces. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Pilatus Aircraft PC-6
Pilatus PC-6

EASA AD 2021-0099

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0075

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0075 is an airworthiness directive that supersedes previous directives related to Airbus Helicopters AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355 models. It addresses safety and maintenance requirements for these helicopter types to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety. The directive updates or replaces earlier regulatory instructions to reflect current safety standards.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA SIB AIR-21-05R1

Cirrus SR22 Aeroplanes - Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc. (STC-installed) Turbocharger Inlet Check Valves

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-05R1 is an FAA information bulletin addressing Cirrus SR22 airplanes equipped with Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc. turbonormalizing systems installed under STC SA10588SC. It informs owners and operators about a potential loss of oil pressure caused by failure of the turbocharger oil inlet check valve. The bulletin provides safety information but does not mandate regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2021-08-07

ROCKWELL COLLINS - Global Positioning System GPS-4000S - Upgrade

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-07 is a final rule addressing Rockwell Collins GPS-4000S Global Positioning Systems installed on various airplanes. The directive targets GPS units with part number 822-2189-100 that contain a software error causing inaccurate GPS positioning, potentially leading to misleading localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) glidepaths and controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

Airworthiness Directive

EASA AD CF-2021-13

Ice and Rain Protection — Potable Water Line Ribbon Heater Fire Risk

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-13 addresses a fire risk related to the potable water line ribbon heater on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft equipped with Cox & Co. 3043 or 3044 series ribbon heaters. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent potential onboard fires caused by faulty heater installations. It applies to specific Bombardier aircraft models and aims to enhance safety by mitigating this electrical fire hazard.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
Bombardier CL-600-1A11
Bombardier CL-600-2A12
Bombardier CL-600-2B16