EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2017-0198-CN

CANCELLED : Engine Fuel and Control — Engine Electronic Controller Firebox Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0198-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the replacement of the Engine Electronic Controller (EEC) firebox assembly on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710 series engines. This directive affects BR700-710A2-20 and BR700-710C4-11 engines installed on aircraft such as the Gulfstream GV-SP (G500, G550) and Bombardier BD-700 series. The cancellation reflects updated findings that the previously mandated replacement is no longer necessary.

Jul 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710Gulfstream GV-SPBombardier BD-700

EASA AD 2020-0168R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Pilot Seat Belt Nuts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0168R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the inspection and replacement of pilot seat belt nuts on Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, and Falcon 2000EX aircraft. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions for seat belt attaching point nuts with Part Number 142 series to ensure flight crew safety. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as identified in Dassault service bulletins.

Jul 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 900EXDassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2020-0170R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0025

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record 2023-0025 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves as an informational notice to military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for the affected aircraft.

Jul 29, 2020
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA SIB SAFO20013

Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) Single Engine Aeroplanes - Right-Hand Control Wheel Removal for Skydiving Operations

The Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 20013 issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration addresses the removal of the right-hand control wheel on Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) single-engine aeroplanes used in skydiving operations. It warns against leaving the associated right-side control tube protruding from the instrument panel after removing the control wheel, as this poses a serious safety hazard. The affected aircraft specifically include Cessna single-engine, dual-control models such as the Cessna P206A.

Jul 29, 2020
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-11

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an EASA decision regarding the non-adoption of Russian Federation Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) Airworthiness Directives AD 2020-FATA-01020A-11 and AD 2021-FATA-01020A-02. These directives concern repetitive inspections and maintenance of the stabilizer trimming mechanism attachment bracket with Part Number 8-28-Ц-ОСТ31138-80. EASA decided not to adopt these FATA ADs and instead requires mandatory repetitive detailed visual inspections and replacement of the affected parts to ensure airworthiness.

Jul 28, 2020
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA SIB 2020-13

Provision of Groundhandling Services at Aerodromes

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-13 provides guidance on the provision of groundhandling services at aerodromes, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on flight operations and groundhandling businesses. It addresses the challenges faced by groundhandling service providers due to suspended flights and emphasizes the importance of safe and efficient groundhandling as aviation recovers. The bulletin applies to competent authorities and aerodrome operators and does not target specific aircraft or engine types.

Jul 28, 2020
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0171

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0191

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0171 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J helicopters. It addresses the risk of main gearbox (MGB) oil cooling fan rotor shaft bearing degradation that could lead to rotor burst and damage to critical hydraulic pipes and flight controls. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of specific MGB oil cooling fan rotor shaft bearings to ensure continued safe operation.

Jul 28, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2020-0166

Fuselage — Seat Track Extremities — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0166 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and potential repair of seat track extremities located between specific fuselage frames to address a structural deficiency. The directive applies to aircraft identified by manufacturer serial numbers as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P061.

Jul 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD BR-2020-07-02

Engine Fuel & Control - Full Authority Digital Engine Control - Software Update

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2020-07-02 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that mandates a software update for the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems installed on various Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. aircraft models including EMB-135 and EMB-145 series equipped with specific FADEC part numbers. The directive addresses safety concerns related to the Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System (ATTCS) calculations during single-engine and anti-ice operations.

Jul 24, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-135Embraer EMB-145

EASA AD 2020-0165

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Main Fitting — Replacement [Reduced Life Limit]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0165 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear main fitting (part number 50-3751048-00) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific serial numbers of the affected parts and mandates replacement or life limit reductions due to potential sub-surface cavities caused by improper oil removal during production. The directive affects all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed Airbus models.

Jul 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0164

Fuselage — Pylon Skin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0164 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models with specific serial numbers 5018, 5023, 5026, and 5037. The directive mandates inspection of the tail rotor pylon right-hand side centre skin for potential damage to the honeycomb panel following retrofit installations. This inspection aims to ensure the structural integrity of the pylon and prevent possible safety hazards.

Jul 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2020-14-02

[Correction] Fuselage - Bulkhead Structure - Inspection

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2020-14-02 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting all Boeing 747 series airplanes including models 747-100 through 747SP. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the fuselage bulkhead structure at body station 2598 to detect and repair fatigue cracking. This correction fixes previously incorrect AD and amendment numbers published in the original document.

Jul 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD 2020-0090R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0203

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0090R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes related to inadvertent liquid spillage on the ENG START panel or Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring Control Panel. This directive mandates modifications and operational changes to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight shutdowns caused by liquid contamination. It applies to all affected A350 aircraft except those with specific water-resistant modifications.

Jul 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0162

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0286

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0162 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue involving the bleed duct and fuel pipe at the pylon/wing interface, where a bracket weld failure could cause contact between these components. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent potential fire hazards.

Jul 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0161-E

Engine — Stage 3 Turbine Wheels — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0161-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of Stage 3 turbine wheels on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ASTAZOU XIV B and XIV H engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B (Alouette III) and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. The directive targets specific turbine wheels with part number 0265257050 and certain serial numbers due to detected material defects.

Jul 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ASTAZOU XIVAirbus Helicopters SA 319 BAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD CF-2020-25

SUPERSEDED BY TRANSPORT CANADA AD CF-2021-07

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-25 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates updates to the aircraft maintenance schedules to incorporate the latest Airworthiness Limitations as published in Issue No. 011.00 of the AWL document. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Jul 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2020-0160

Air Conditioning — Cockpit and Cabin Evaporator Filters — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0160 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of cockpit and cabin evaporator filter assemblies that were incorrectly installed during production and do not meet the required fire retardant standards. The directive mandates replacing these affected filters with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jul 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD 2020-0158

Air Vehicle Wiring — Electrical Harness Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0158 is an official regulatory document addressing electrical harness installation modifications on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-24 aeroplanes, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers 101 to 160 inclusive. The directive mandates changes to ensure compliance with approved design standards to maintain airworthiness and safety.

Jul 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD 2020-0157

Landing Gear — Gravity Extension System — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0157 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 77381 embodied in production. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the landing gear gravity extension system wiring to prevent failure of the wing landing gear emergency gravity extension. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure safe landing gear operation in case of normal system failure.

Jul 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0159

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0103

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0103 applies to Airbus Defence & Space S.A. aircraft models C-295 and CN-235. This directive updates previous airworthiness requirements to ensure continued operational safety of these specific aircraft types. It provides mandatory instructions for inspections and corrective actions related to identified safety concerns.

Jul 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space C-295Airbus Defence & Space CN-235