EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2026-04-06

Feb 27, 2026

Wings - Scimitar Blended Winglets - Inspection

EASA AD US-2026-04-06 is a final airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 757-200 and 757-300 series airplanes equipped with scimitar blended winglets. The directive mandates inspections for cracks in the inspar outer lower wing skin area near access panel 543BB and requires repairs if cracks are found. This AD aims to prevent potential structural integrity issues that could lead to partial wing loss and loss of airplane control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD 2026-0038

Feb 26, 2026

Air Conditioning — Integrated Air System Control — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0038 is issued for ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A aeroplanes to address issues with the Integrated Air System Control (IASC) software. The directive mandates modification of the air conditioning system software to an improved version to prevent abnormal cabin pressure increases during take-off. This AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified ATR models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA SIB SAIB-2026-04

Feb 26, 2026

Propeller Hub Section

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2026-04 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 54H60 propellers. It highlights concerns about unauthorized electric arc scribe part markings on the propeller barrel surface that may increase susceptibility to cracking. This bulletin does not mandate regulatory action but provides important safety information for operators and maintenance personnel.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Hamilton Sundstrand 54H

EASA PAD 25-098R1

Feb 26, 2026

SAFRAN SEATS: Third Occupant Seat Bottom Equipped Screw — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 25-098R1 is a proposed directive addressing the replacement of screws in the third occupant seats of the SAFRAN SEATS 168 Series, which are installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive targets screws with part number 168000VI-82 that may become unscrewed, posing a safety risk. It mandates replacement with serviceable screws and re-identification of affected seats to ensure continued airworthiness.

Proposed AD

EASA SIB CASA-2026-01

Feb 26, 2026

Spoiler Spigot Shim Missing at Multifunction Spoiler Actuator Installation

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2026-01 addresses a missing spoiler spigot shim issue during the multifunction spoiler (MFS) actuator installation on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 (Global 7500) aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70133 and 70135 through 70158. The alert highlights the use of contour sealant pads instead of the required metallic shims, which can lead to increased stress and potential structural failure of the spoiler spigot brackets.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD 2026-0030

Feb 26, 2026

Wings — Movable Flap Track Fairings 2 and 5 / Forward Attachments — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0030 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes concerning the movable flap track fairings 2 and 5 forward attachments. It mandates inspections to detect potential structural issues caused by unexpected aerodynamic loads on these parts. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins already incorporated.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2026-04-05

Feb 25, 2026

Electrical Power - AFM Operating Procedures - Amendment

EASA AD US-2026-04-05 is a final airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing electrical power and airplane flight manual (AFM) operating procedures for all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 models. It responds to in-flight incidents of uncontrollable excessive cabin and flight deck temperatures caused by a tripped circuit breaker in the standby power control unit (SPCU). This directive mandates revisions to the AFM to include specific non-normal checklists for flightcrew to manage this condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD 2026-0037

Feb 25, 2026

Equipment/Furnishings — Evacuation Slide/Inflation Hose Assemblies — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0037 is an official safety directive addressing evacuation slide inflation hose assemblies on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It targets specific inflation hose assemblies and door evacuation slides identified by part and serial numbers that have been found to fail during emergency evacuations. The directive mandates the replacement of affected evacuation slides to ensure proper inflation and safe evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2026-0035

Feb 25, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0035 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 concerning Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A330-743L model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2026-0036

Feb 25, 2026

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0036 is an amendment addressing the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 for Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. The directive applies to all Airbus A330-743L serial numbers and updates maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA PAD 26-032

Feb 23, 2026

Hydraulic Power — Engine-driven Pump — Software Update / Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual — Abnormal and Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-032 is a proposed directive addressing hydraulic power issues related to the engine-driven pump software and Aircraft Flight Manual amendments for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to aircraft except those with Airbus modifications 116830 and 117811 incorporated in production. The directive focuses on updating software and replacing affected engine-driven pumps to prevent overheating and potential hydraulic system failures.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2026-0034

Feb 23, 2026

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0034 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI). This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in Variation 11.1 of the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2026-0033

Feb 20, 2026

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0033 is issued for CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines installed on aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340 and Boeing 737-600 through 737-900ER series. The directive mandates inspections of the high-pressure turbine inner stationary seal and the rotating air high-pressure turbine front seal to detect cracks or honeycomb separation. It addresses potential risks of seal failure that could lead to uncontained engine damage and possible harm to the aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • CFM International CFM56-5C
  • CFM International CFM56-7B

EASA PAD 26-031

Feb 20, 2026

Instruments — Fuse Cover Attachment of Circuit Breaker Panel — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-031 is a proposed directive addressing a modification to the fuse cover attachment on the circuit breaker panel of Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC 130 B4 models. The directive targets specific fuse covers with part numbers 350A76-2395-20, 350A76-2395-21, and 350A76-2395-23 that are part of certain control units. It aims to enhance safety by preventing interference with the pilot pedal controls.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EASA AD 2026-0032

Feb 19, 2026

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0032 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for tail rotor blade assemblies on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It specifically targets tail rotor blade assemblies with part numbers L642A2002111 and L642A2002112 due to risks of intergranular corrosion and potential cracks. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635

EASA AD 2026-0031

Feb 19, 2026

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0031 is issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It mandates repetitive inspections of tail rotor blade assemblies with part number L642A2002121 due to risks of intergranular corrosion that may cause cracks and potential rupture. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635

EASA AD CF-2026-08

Feb 12, 2026

Equipment/Furnishings — Overhead Stowage Compartment — Handle Rod Disconnected

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-08 is a regulatory document addressing a safety issue in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive focuses on the overhead stowage compartments where the handle rod may become disconnected, potentially preventing access to emergency equipment. This AD applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and mandates corrective action to ensure safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD CF-2026-09

Feb 12, 2026

Ice and Rain Protection — Engine Cowl Anti-Ice — Ejector Pipe Chafing

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-09 addresses ice and rain protection issues related to engine cowl anti-ice ejector pipe chafing on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the ejector pipe and seal to prevent ice accumulation and engine shutdown. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)