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EASA AD 2018-0168R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0067

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0168R1 is an amendment concerning Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It addresses the tail rotor blades with part numbers L642A2002101 and L642A2002111, focusing on their life limits and re-identification following changes in manufacturing processes. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by specifying service life and replacement requirements for affected tail rotor blades.

Dec 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD US-2020-24-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-19-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-24-04 is a final rule correction applying to all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses errors in the original directive related to references in the airplane flight manual (AFM) that must be revised to ensure proper autopilot flight director system operation during localizer-based approaches. The directive mandates updating the Operating Procedures chapter of the AFM to include specific procedures for monitoring localizer capture and executing go-arounds if necessary.

Dec 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2020-0282

Tail Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0282 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the inspection of tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. The directive applies to specific tail rotor blade part numbers and requires a one-time dimensional inspection to detect geometrical non-conformities in the blade root section. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential blade failure that could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Dec 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD US-2020-26-05

Throttle Quadrant Assembly Sensor Link and Sensor Drive Arm Pivot - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-05 addresses certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 560XL airplanes. This directive mandates inspection of the rivet connecting the throttle quadrant assembly sensor link and sensor drive arm pivot to prevent uncommanded engine acceleration due to rivet failure. The AD aims to ensure safe thrust control by correcting potential installation defects in these components.

Dec 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 560Textron Aviation 560XL

EASA AD 2020-0281

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Control Power Supply — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0281 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. The directive addresses a design deficiency related to the hoist control power supply wiring on specific serial-numbered helicopters. It mandates a modification to ensure electrical protection and prevent potential safety hazards.

Dec 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2020-22-10

Equipment / Furnishings - Foam Insulation on the Dripshield & Overhead Panel Support Structure - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-22-10 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of Boeing Material Specification 8-39 flexible urethane foam insulation on the dripshield and overhead panel support structure in the flight compartment. This directive aims to mitigate fire risks associated with foam degradation in these areas.

Dec 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-200LRBoeing 777-300Boeing 777-300ER

EASA AD US-2020-21-17

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-08-12

Airworthiness Directive 2020-21-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes AD 2018-16-05 and applies to certain Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It addresses repetitive inspections for skin cracking, shim migration, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness at the upper link drag fittings and adds new inspection requirements for additional fastener hole locations. The directive aims to maintain structural integrity of the engine strut by preventing unsafe conditions caused by cracks and bolt rotation.

Dec 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200PFBoeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD CF-2020-30R1

Fuselage — Forward Avionics Bay — Water Ingress from Forward Galley Drains

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-30R1 addresses water ingress issues in the forward avionics bay caused by forward galley drains on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and aims to prevent water from causing electrical short circuits that could affect avionics functionality. The directive updates previous requirements to reflect production modifications.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2020-0280

Fuselage — Skin Above Lap Joint — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0280 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the fuselage skin above the lap joint on Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and mandates inspections to detect cracks in the fuselage area between fuselage frames 35 and 47 above lap joint stringer 6 on both left and right sides. The directive aims to prevent potential in-flight depressurization caused by undetected cracks.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0279

Navigation — Pitot Probe Attachment Nuts — Re-Torque

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0279 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses an issue with the pitot probe attachment nuts installed using incorrect torque values as specified in a previous Aircraft Maintenance Manual task. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2020-25-12

Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft Assembly - Removal

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-25-12 is a final rule addressing safety concerns for all Superior Air Parts, Inc. Model IO-360-series and O-360-series reciprocating engines, as well as certain Lycoming Model AEIO-360-, IO-360-, and O-360-series reciprocating engines equipped with a specific SAP crankshaft assembly. This directive responds to multiple crankshaft assembly failures that caused engine power loss and emergency landings. It mandates the removal of the affected crankshaft assemblies to prevent further incidents.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLycoming Engines AEIO-360Lycoming Engines IO-360Lycoming Engines O-360Superior Air Parts, IO-360Superior Air Parts, O-360

EASA AD 2020-0278

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0281

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0278 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-6 aeroplanes. It mandates updated maintenance tasks and inspections, including a one-time Eddy Current inspection of fuselage wing fittings and wing to fuselage fittings, to ensure continued airworthiness and address a potential unsafe condition related to wing attachment fatigue failure.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-6Pilatus PC-6

EASA AD US-2020-21-16

Wings - Upper Wing Skin, Strut Lower Spar Fitting, Clevis Lugs at End of the Diagonal Brace and Lower Link Fitting - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-21-16 addresses all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100 through 747SP variants. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the upper wing skin at engine nacelle attachment points, as well as inspections of the strut lower spar fitting, diagonal brace clevis lugs, and lower link fitting to detect cracking. The goal is to ensure continued structural integrity of the engine strut and wing box assembly.

Dec 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD US-2020-25-09

Engine - 3rd Stage Low-pressure Turbine Duct Segments - Removal / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-25-09 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney Division PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 model turbofan engines equipped with the Talon IIB outer combustion chamber assembly and certain 3rd stage low-pressure turbine duct segments. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of specific 3rd stage LPT duct segments due to reports of damage and failure that have caused engine surges and in-flight shutdowns. The AD aims to mitigate the unsafe condition associated with elevated gas path temperatures and component distortion.

Dec 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4100

EASA AD 2020-0277

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0167

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0277 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor 1 blades, part number KH21559, to detect cracks and prevent potential engine failures. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Dec 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0275

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0244

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0275 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of PZL SW-4 helicopters manufactured by WSK “PZL – Świdnik” S.A. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations as specified in the PZL SW-4 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness - Maintenance Manual, Chapter 4, Revision 17 dated April 2020.

Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik SW4PZL SW-4

EASA AD 2020-0274

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0196

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0274 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, and A380 series. The directive addresses the replacement and maintenance of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries installed on these aircraft to prevent reduced battery capacity and ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A380

EASA AD 2009-0211R1

Fuselage - Pressure Bulkhead - Inspection / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0211R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection and reinforcement of the '0' pressure bulkhead on Piaggio Aero Industries P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1106 to 1189. This directive mandates a dye-penetrant inspection to detect cracks and requires reinforcement by installing doublers to prevent potential structural failure. The directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Dec 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiaggio P180Piaggio Aero Industries P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2020-0272

SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS - Equipment / Furnishings — Buckle — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0272 addresses safety concerns related to 4 Point Harness Restraint Systems manufactured by Schroth Safety Products GmbH, installed on Airbus A330, A340, and A350 aircraft. The directive focuses on rotary buckles with specific part numbers and manufacturing dates that may fail to unlatch due to a loosened center screw. It mandates modification and eventual replacement of affected buckles to ensure proper operation of cabin attendant restraint systems.

Dec 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350