EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0075

Mar 16, 2021

Fuselage — Splice of Frame X5295 — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0075 addresses inspection, repair, and modification requirements for the fuselage splice of frame X5295 on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It applies to helicopters equipped with extended aluminium splices installed under specific Airbus Helicopters modifications or service bulletins. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair cracks that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2021-0076

Mar 15, 2021

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Discs — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive record for Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Discs — Inspection provides information regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore no public AD exists. The record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with these engines to issue their own airworthiness directives.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD CF-2021-09

Mar 15, 2021

Fuel Distribution – Twisted Motive Flow Flexible Fuel Line

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-09 addresses a potential safety issue in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. It mandates inspection and corrective actions for twisted or damaged Motive Flow flexible fuel line assemblies in the pylon to wing area to prevent fuel leaks and fire risks. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2021-0073

Mar 15, 2021

Fuel – Engine Low Pressure Shut Off Valve Electrical Harness Routing – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0073 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to the electrical harness routing connected to the engine low pressure shut off valve on specific engine models, including Engine Alliance GP7200 and Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. The directive mandates modifications to ensure compliance with redundancy requirements to prevent uncontrolled engine rotor failure risks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0063R1

Mar 15, 2021

Oxygen — Steel Braided Polyurethane Flexible Hoses — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0063R1 is an updated safety directive addressing oxygen system components on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement of certain steel braided polyurethane flexible hoses (Part Number 32209 series) used in crew and passenger oxygen distribution systems with improved hoses (Part Number 32309 series) to prevent oxygen leakage. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 models listed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2021-0074

Mar 15, 2021

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Bellcrank — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0074 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the collective bellcrank on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2 and D-2 helicopters. It applies to collective bellcrank parts with part numbers B670M7021101, B670M7021102, and D671M7008101. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure proper installation and marking of the affected parts to maintain safe rotor flight control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD 2021-0071

Mar 12, 2021

Aircraft Flight Manual —Take-off Distance Determination Procedure — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0071 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A330-323, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes. It mandates an update to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to correct erroneous performance data affecting take-off distance calculations under specific conditions. This directive ensures accurate performance computations for these Airbus A330 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330323342343

EASA AD 2021-0072-E

Mar 12, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Support — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0072-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection and possible replacement of hoist support assemblies with Part Number 212-8800-02-1 installed on Leonardo AB412 and AB412EP helicopters. This directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models and focuses on ensuring the structural integrity of the hoist support to prevent in-flight detachment. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to maintain airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2021-0070

Mar 11, 2021

Flight Controls — Airbrake Blade No. 3 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0070 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG JS-MD 1C sailplanes. It mandates inspection and possible corrective action of Airbrake Blade No. 3 (the bottom blade) due to reported interference issues during rapid airbrake extension. This directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of affected sailplanes by addressing potential airbrake blockage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • M&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD Single
  • M&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD 1C

EASA AD 2021-0068

Mar 11, 2021

Flight Controls – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0068 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-541, A340-542, and A340-642 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) with part numbers 47175-501 or 47175-521 to prevent potential uncommanded movements of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive ensures continued safe operation by mandating replacement of affected THSAs before exceeding specified flight cycle limits.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340541542642

EASA AD 2021-0069

Mar 11, 2021

Tail Rotor – Hub Body – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0069 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B helicopters. It addresses safety concerns related to the tail rotor hub body, specifically Part Number C642A0100103, requiring inspections and possible replacement to prevent loss of yaw control due to cracks and fretting. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and replacement of affected parts and associated hardware to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD 2021-0055R1

Mar 10, 2021

Engine – Oil Pump – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0055R1 is a regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines installed on aircraft such as Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive mandates the replacement of certain oil pumps identified by part number E4A-50-000-BHY due to reported blockages caused by casting sand contamination. This AD ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to replace affected oil pumps and associated oil and filters.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • 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-2021-05-51

Mar 10, 2021

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-06-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-05-51 is a final rule addressing certain Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines. It requires inspections of 1st-stage low-pressure compressor (LPC) blades due to an in-flight blade failure that caused an engine fire on a PW4077 engine. The directive aims to prevent blade release, engine damage, and potential airplane damage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4070
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4080
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4090

EASA AD 2021-0067

Mar 9, 2021

Main Rotor Drive — Rotor Brake Control Cable — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A109 and AW109 helicopter models equipped with specific rotor brake kits and control cables. The directive mandates inspections of the main rotor drive rotor brake control cable to prevent uncommanded activation of the rotor brake system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109
  • Leonardo AW109

EASA AD 2021-0065

Mar 8, 2021

Electrical Power — Wiring Protection — Modification

Electrical Power — Wiring Protection — Modification is a regulatory document concerning Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters models A109 and A119. It addresses modifications related to the electrical power wiring protection systems on these specific helicopter types. The document aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety by updating wiring protection standards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109
  • Leonardo A119

EASA AD 2021-0066

Mar 8, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Outboard Load System Fittings — Inspection / Re-identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0066 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and re-identification of outboard load system fittings on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It applies specifically to serial numbers 0886 to 1166 inclusive, excluding certain serial numbers and helicopters with a specific service bulletin embodied. The directive mandates inspection and re-identification of affected fittings with part number L851M2810103 to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2015-0197R1

Mar 8, 2021

Fuselage — Frame 74 to 90 / Shim Sheet on Section 18.1 — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0197R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair of shim sheets installed on the fuselage frames 74 to 90, specifically in the coupling area of the longitudinal joint between stringers 67 LH and 68 RH. It mandates detailed inspection and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2021-0062

Mar 5, 2021

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Rear Frames — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0062 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for low pressure turbine rear frames on CFM International CFM56-5B series engines, commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections for cracks in specific turbine rear frame parts and outlines corrective actions to prevent engine failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0064

Mar 5, 2021

Fuselage — Forward Pressure Bulkhead — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0064 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 11312 and 11346 to 11585 inclusive. The directive mandates inspection of the forward pressure bulkhead to detect cracks that could lead to sudden in-flight decompression. It applies to aircraft with a bonded doubler pressure bulkhead modification and requires reporting of inspection results to Fokker Services.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Fokker F28