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EASA AD US-2021-02-06

Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

The Fire Protection - Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-02-06) that applies to all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD addresses issues related to engine fire handle components and requires revisions to maintenance or inspection programs, as well as replacement or modification of certain engine fire control panels. The directive aims to mitigate the risk of engine fire handle failure that could prevent extinguishing an engine fire and potentially lead to wing failure.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD CF-2021-05R3

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Controls — Failure of Pilot Collective Stick and Grip Assembly

Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-05R3 addresses the failure risk of the pilot collective stick and grip assembly in Bell Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial numbers 65011 through 65347. This directive mandates inspections and operational restrictions to detect and prevent fatigue cracking that could lead to loss of helicopter control. It also requires incorporation of a redesigned pilot collective stick tube to eliminate the root cause of the cracking.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)
Bell Textron Canada Limited 505

EASA SIB 2021-06

WITHDRAWN — RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2021-06 is an informational document addressing the vaccination of aircrew against COVID-19. It provides operational recommendations regarding vaccination timing and potential side effects for aircrew members, but does not apply to specific aircraft or engine models. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of vaccination and outlines precautions to ensure aircrew safety during flight duties following vaccination.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2021-0087

Engine Fuel & Control — Master Minimum Equipment List — Handling Bleed Valve Inoperative — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0087 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It focuses on the engine fuel and control system, specifically handling the bleed valve inoperative condition as outlined in the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). This directive mandates changes to dispatch restrictions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842

EASA AD 2021-0086

Rotors Flight Control — Yaw Control Damper Support — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0086 is an airworthiness directive addressing the Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 model. It mandates inspection and replacement requirements for the yaw control damper support, specifically part number 332A25-1334-00, to prevent structural failure and potential loss of yaw flight control.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA AD BR-2020-07-01R1

Aircraft Flight Manual - Engine N1 Setting Limitation - Amendment / Electronic Engine Control Software Upgrade

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2020-07-01R01 titled "Aircraft Flight Manual - Engine N1 Setting Limitation - Amendment / Electronic Engine Control Software Upgrade" applies to Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. ERJ 190-400 aircraft equipped with FADEC software version 9.5.6 or earlier. It addresses safety concerns related to the PW1900 engine model installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual and an upgrade to the Electronic Engine Control software to mitigate in-flight engine shutdown risks.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer ERJ 190
Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica ERJ 190-400

EASA AD 2021-0084

Doors — Entry and Service Doors / Emergency Power Assist System — Operational Check / Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0084 is an airworthiness directive addressing the entry and service doors and the Emergency Power Assist System (EPAS) on Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of the RRJ-95B and focuses on operational checks, inspections, and modifications of door arms and the EPAS to ensure proper emergency escape slide deployment.

Airworthiness Directive

Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2021-0085

Doors — Passenger Door Guide Arms — Replacement / Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0085 is an airworthiness directive addressing the passenger door guide arms on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It focuses on the replacement, inspection, and modification of passenger door damper emergency opening actuators (DEOA) with part number FE396001001 to ensure safe emergency door operation.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2021-01-04

Doors - Upper Aft Corner Stop Fitting Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-01-04 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737 series airplanes except the 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series. It focuses on inspecting and replacing the upper aft corner stop fitting assembly of the forward entry door due to reports of cracked or severed lugs. The directive mandates inspections, measurements, or records checks to identify affected parts and requires replacement if a specific part number is found.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737

EASA AD CF-2021-10

Equipment/Furnishings – Vibration on Fuselage and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Antenna

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-10 addresses vibration-induced failures on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft equipped with Gogo 2Ku antenna radomes part numbers P23743-605 or P23743-606. The directive mandates replacement of the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) antenna and inspection of the fuselage skin around the antenna attachment area to prevent antenna loss and fuselage damage. This AD applies to aircraft from serial number 50001 and 55001 onward respectively.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2021-02-14

Fuel - Side of Body Slot - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 34 (February 23, 2021) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The directive mandates inspection of the side of body (SOB) slot for insufficient sealant due to unclear production drawing instructions, which could lead to fuel leaks and potential fire hazards. It requires a general visual inspection and corrective actions to ensure safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD 2021-0082

Nacelles / Pylons — Aft Pylon Fairing Rear Drain Pipes Sealing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0082 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a sealing issue around the aft pylon fairing rear drain pipes on engine pylons, specifically for Rolls-Royce and Engine Alliance GP7200 engine pylons. The directive mandates a modification to prevent fluid leakage inside the aft pylon fairing.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-01

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a Russian Federation Airworthiness Directive issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency concerning the RRJ-95 aircraft. It addresses issues with the manual door opening mechanism and emergency slide deployment identified during maintenance. The directive supplements previous directives and mandates corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of the RRJ-95 fleet.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
RRJ-95

EASA AD 2021-0083

Superseded by EASA ADR 2021-0113

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2021-0113 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aeroplane in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not currently operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to relevant design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities.

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD US-2021-04-12

Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Forward Hanger Bearings - Installation / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 43 (March 8, 2021) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopters. It targets failures in the tail rotor drive shaft forward hanger bearings, requiring installation of a specific kit and removal or replacement of certain tail rotor drive shaft assemblies to mitigate unsafe conditions.

Airworthiness Directive

Robinson R66

EASA AD 2021-0081

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0081 is an amendment concerning the Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) related to time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the RRJ-95B aircraft and mandates compliance with the latest maintenance manual revisions.

Airworthiness Directive

Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2021-0080

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2/3 Discs — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0080 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the low pressure turbine (LPT) stage 2 and 3 discs on Rolls-Royce Tay 620-15 and Tay 650-15 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 series aircraft. The directive aims to prevent uncontained LPT disc failures caused by corrosion resulting from specific environmental conditions.

Airworthiness Directive

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg Tay
Fokker F28

EASA AD 2021-0078

Lights — Main Rotor Tip Light Fairings — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters equipped with the Main Rotor tip lights kit P/N 8G3340F00411 combined with Full or Limited Ice Protection System kits. The directive addresses unsafe conditions related to ice accretion on specific main rotor tip light fairings during icing conditions.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2021-0079

Tail Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0079 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B models. It mandates inspection of specific forged tail rotor blades with certain part numbers to detect geometrical non-conformities that could lead to cracks and potential failure. The directive provides detailed inspection and replacement instructions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD CF-2021-08

Fuel System — Fuel Terminal — High Level Sensor Terminal Screw in Contact with Access Panel

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-08 addresses a fuel system issue on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4628. It identifies a potential contact between the #2 top high level sensor terminal screw and the #6 outer wing fuel access panel stiffener flange that could cause arcing during lightning strikes. This directive mandates corrective actions to eliminate this interference and prevent ignition risks inside the fuel tank.

Airworthiness Directive

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