EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-04-10

Apr 7, 2021

Stabilizers - Elevator Torque Tube Attach Fasteners - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2021-04-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 208 and 208B airplanes. It requires repetitive inspections of the inboard and outboard elevator torque tube attach fasteners for looseness or incorrect installation, with mandatory replacement of all fasteners if any issues are found. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of elevator torque tube fasteners that could lead to loss of elevator control.

Airworthiness Directive

Textron Aviation 208 (Caravan I)
Textron Aviation 208
Textron Aviation 208B

EASA AD CF-2021-12

Apr 6, 2021

Fire Protection System — Main Landing Gear Primary Zone Advanced Pneumatic Detector Chafing Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-12 addresses fire protection system concerns related to the main landing gear primary zone advanced pneumatic detector chafing damage on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and -402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4614. The directive mandates inspections and repairs to prevent hydraulic leaks and fire detection failures caused by insufficient clearance and chafing between hydraulic tubes and APD sensing lines. This AD ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland DHC-8-401
De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD US-2021-05-16

Apr 6, 2021

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-22-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-16 is a final rule affecting Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 turbofan engines equipped with specific low-pressure turbine (LPT) 4th-stage air sealing ring segment assemblies. This directive addresses unsafe conditions caused by LPT 4th-stage vane cluster assemblies leaning back and damaging rotating blades, which can lead to blade fractures and releases. The AD mandates inspections and replacements to ensure engine safety and reliability.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW4100

EASA AD US-2021-05-19

Apr 6, 2021

Tail Rotor Control System - Arm Assembly - Life Limit

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-19 addresses Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-61L, S-61N, S-61NM, S-61R helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-61A, S-61D, S-61E, and S-61V restricted category helicopters equipped with arm assembly part number S6140-62614-009. This directive establishes a life limit for the tail rotor control system arm assembly to prevent operation beyond 15,000 hours time-in-service (TIS).

Airworthiness Directive

Sikorsky S-61
Sikorsky S-61L
Sikorsky S-61N
Sikorsky S-61NM
Sikorsky S-61R
Sikorsky S-61A
Sikorsky S-61D
Sikorsky S-61E
Sikorsky S-61V

EASA AD 2021-0097

Mar 31, 2021

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Case — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0097 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of specific High Pressure Turbine (HPT) cases with identified defective port castings to prevent potential failure. The directive applies to multiple LEAP-1A engine variants and aims to ensure continued safe operation by removing affected parts from service.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1A
CFM International LEAP-1C
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0094

Mar 31, 2021

Engine — Oil Pump — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0094 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of oil pumps on Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines, commonly installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62 aeroplanes. The directive mandates the replacement of certain affected oil pumps due to contamination issues that could lead to engine lubrication failure. It applies to all serial numbers of these engine models and prohibits installation of affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive

Austro Engine Gmbh E4
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD US-2021-06-04

Mar 31, 2021

Fuselage - Floor Beam Support Link Lower Bushing - Inspection / Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-06-04 is a final rule addressing all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV airplanes. It mandates inspections of the right butt line 6 floor beam inboard support links and bushings for corrosion to prevent potential failure. This directive responds to corrosion issues that could compromise the pressure vessel floor integrity and lead to loss of airplane pressurization.

Airworthiness Directive

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GV
Gulfstream GV

EASA SIB AIR-21-07

Mar 31, 2021

Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes - Verification of Correct Washers used with Wing Spar Attach Bolts

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-21-07 addresses the verification of correct washers used with wing spar attach bolts on Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes. This bulletin provides guidance related to compliance with Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-16, focusing on the proper washer style to ensure structural clearance. It highlights issues with incorrectly manufactured washers that lack the required rounded edges.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2021-0095

Mar 31, 2021

Placards and Markings – Stretcher Unit / Placard – Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0095 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting AB139 and AW139 helicopters modified with Aerolite AG's 3-Stretcher Kit Part Number 139084-501. The directive addresses a design deficiency in the primary stretcher unit Part Number 002095-502 installed by the Aerolite Supplemental Type Certificate 10017231. It mandates the installation of a placard indicating a weight limit on the primary stretcher to ensure safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
AgustaWestland AB139
AgustaWestland AW139

EASA AD 2020-0226R1

Mar 31, 2021

Propellers – Propeller Hub – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0226R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG HO-V 72 propellers, commonly installed on Slingsby T67 Firefly aircraft. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks in propeller hubs used in aerobatic maneuvers to prevent potential in-flight propeller detachment. It also requires amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual for affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Hoffmann Propeller Gmbh & Co. Kg HO-V 72
Slingsby T67 Firefly

EASA AD 2021-0096

Mar 31, 2021

Rotors Flight Control – Collective Stick Torque Tube Assembly – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0096 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for certain collective stick torque tube assemblies identified by specific batch numbers to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A119
Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2018-0048R1

Mar 31, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Engine Time Limits Manual – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0048R1 is a revision of a previous directive concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 series engines installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 Time Limits Manual and its Temporary Revision No. 05-01. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and inspections within specified intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2021-05-11

Mar 30, 2021

Flight Controls - Spoiler Control Module - Operational Test

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-11 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive operational tests of the spoiler inhibit function and, for some airplanes, installation of new relay bracket assemblies, wiring changes to spoiler control modules (SCMs), installation of new SCMs, and clearance measurements. This directive aims to improve lateral handling qualities during approach and landing by mitigating unwanted lateral oscillations.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2021-06-10

Mar 30, 2021

Fuel - Refuel Valves / Fueling Shut-off Valve - Master Minimum Equipment List Dispatch Limitations

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-06-10 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747 and Model 767 series airplanes. It prohibits operation of these aircraft with any inoperative refuel valve (fueling shut-off valve) that has failed in the open position to prevent un-commanded fuel transfer between fuel tanks. This directive responds to a reported unsafe condition involving fuel transfer that could lead to fuel exhaustion.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 747
Boeing 767

EASA AD CF-2021-11

Mar 30, 2021

Pneumatic System — Wing Check Valve Bleed Air Leak - Replacement

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-11 addresses a pneumatic system issue involving bleed air leaks at the wing check valve on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4624. This directive mandates replacement of specific V-band clamps and check valve seals to prevent air leaks that could damage aircraft structure and critical components. It applies to affected aircraft operated under Canadian aviation regulations.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland DHC-8-401
De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2021-0091

Mar 30, 2021

Superseded by EASA ADR 2023-0022

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0022 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. The record serves as an informational notice to design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2021-0093

Mar 30, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0093 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates updates to the airworthiness limitations section, specifically Part 2 related to damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. The directive ensures operators comply with the latest maintenance tasks and thresholds to maintain continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A300-600

EASA AD US-2021-05-14

Mar 29, 2021

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Control System - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-14 is a final rule addressing cracks in the flap torque tube actuator attachment brackets on all Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-250 through AT-802A airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections of the flap actuator attachment bracket welds and requires replacement of any cracked torque tubes to prevent flap actuator detachment. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected Air Tractor aircraft by mitigating the risk of sudden flap retraction and potential loss of control.

Airworthiness Directive

Air Tractor AT-250
Air Tractor AT-300
Air Tractor AT-400
Air Tractor AT-401
Air Tractor AT-402
Air Tractor AT-500
Air Tractor AT-600
Air Tractor AT-800
Air Tractor AT-602
Air Tractor AT-802
Air Tractor AT-802A

EASA AD US-2021-05-18

Mar 26, 2021

Engine - Diffuser Case M-Flange - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing International Aero Engines AG V2500 series turbofan engines, including models V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5. This directive mandates inspections of the M-flange on the diffuser case to detect cracks and requires replacement of the diffuser case M-flange if defects are found. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these engine models.

Airworthiness Directive

International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5
International Aero Engines Ag V2500-A1

EASA AD 2021-0090

Mar 26, 2021

Oxygen — Flexible Hoses — Replacement

The document titled Oxygen — Flexible Hoses — Replacement is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Airbus A400M military aeroplane. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aircraft exist, so no public AD document is issued by EASA. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M