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EASA AD 2015-0218R1

Fuselage — Cabin / Cargo Compartment Parts — Inspection / Replacement [Wrong Material]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0218R1 is an updated safety directive addressing certain Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of specific cabin and cargo compartment parts made from incorrect aluminium alloy material. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by identifying and correcting the use of wrong materials in these aircraft components.

Oct 28, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0237

Lights — Emergency Light Power Units — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0237 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of Honeywell emergency light power units with part number 60-3550-1, which have shown signs of heat damage on their printed circuit boards. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of these affected emergency light power units to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Oct 28, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146AVRO 146-RJ

EASA SIB 2018-10R1

Super Absorbent Polymers Contamination of Jet Fuel

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-10R1 is an updated advisory addressing the contamination of jet fuel by Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP), which can cause engine power fluctuations and operational issues. This bulletin applies to all aircraft operators, aerodrome operators, CAMOs, and AMOs and highlights the risks associated with SAP migration from filter monitors into aircraft fuel systems. While no specific aircraft or engine models are named, the bulletin emphasizes the potential flight safety concerns recognized by aircraft and engine type certificate holders.

Oct 28, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0235

Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Restraint System — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0235 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Sonaca Aircraft S.A. S2 aeroplanes, specifically models S200 and S201. It addresses the seat belt restraint system, focusing on the inspection and modification of seat belt assemblies with part numbers A-RF-ASE-001-L and A-RF-ASE-001-R. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure the presence of thimbles in the seat belt upper restraint system to prevent cable wear and potential failure.

Oct 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSonaca Aircraft S2Sonaca Aircraft S.A. S2 S200Sonaca Aircraft S.A. S2 S201

EASA AD 2020-0233

Flight Controls — Airbrake End Stops / Bushings — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0233 addresses inspection and replacement requirements for airbrake end stops and bushings on Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus sailplanes, including Duo Discus (powered), Duo Discus C, and Duo Discus T models. The directive targets specific serial numbers and mandates actions to prevent airbrake malfunction due to age-related damage. It applies to plastic bushings of 22 mm and single metal end stops used in these aircraft.

Oct 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus TSchempp-Hirth Duo DiscusSchempp-Hirth Duo Discus (powered)Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus CSchempp-Hirth Duo Discus T

EASA AD 2020-0234

Fuselage — Forward Lower Deck Cargo Compartment / Fire Extinguishing Bottle Support Brackets and Strut Assembly — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0234 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter aircraft with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the forward lower deck cargo compartment fire extinguishing bottle support brackets and strut assembly. It mandates modifications to reinforce these components to ensure continued safe operation.

Oct 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243F

EASA AD CF-2020-44

Fuselage — Fuselage Station 559 Circumferential Joint — Interface Metal Chips from Improper Hole Deburring

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-44 addresses the presence of metal chips caused by improper hole deburring at the fuselage station 559 circumferential joint on certain Bombardier aircraft models. This directive applies to Bombardier CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and various CL-600-2B16 series aircraft within specified serial number ranges. It mandates inspections to detect and prevent potential structural fatigue due to metallic debris at the joint.

Oct 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD US-2020-18-02

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an EASA decision regarding the FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-02. This FAA AD applies to certain Boeing 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series aircraft and mandates modifications to the fuel quantity indicating system to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank. EASA has decided not to adopt this FAA AD due to insufficient data to justify the required corrective actions.

Oct 26, 2020
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400DBoeing 747-400F

EASA AD 2020-0232

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0106

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0232 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 09. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Oct 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0231

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Discs and Seal Discs — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive record concerning Engine — High Pressure Turbine Discs and Seal Discs — Inspection provides information related to the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because TP400-D6 engines are not currently in civil service. The directive serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for affected aircraft with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own airworthiness directives.

Oct 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD CF-2019-31R1

Ice and Rain Protection — Insufficient Engine Core Ventilation Resulting in Higher Engine Core Temperatures

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-31R1 addresses insufficient engine core ventilation leading to higher engine core temperatures on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive updates previous requirements to prevent nuisance Engine Fire Warning messages that could cause unnecessary engine shutdowns. It applies specifically to certain serial-numbered BD-500-1A11 aeroplanes.

Oct 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2020-37

Fuel — Refuel Defuel Tube — Mislocated Bracket Assembly

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-37 addresses a fuel system issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 9657 through 9844. The directive mandates inspection and correction of a mislocated bracket assembly on the refuel defuel tube to prevent fuel leakage and potential ignition hazards. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Oct 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10

EASA AD CF-2020-43

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Drag Strut — Longitudinal Cracking

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-43 addresses longitudinal cracking in the main landing gear (MLG) drag strut assemblies, part number 46301-13, installed on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes with serial numbers 4001, 4003, and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections and magnetic particle testing to detect cracks that could lead to landing gear failure. It also requires reporting inspection results to the manufacturer.

Oct 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2020-0230

Rotor — Main Rotor Blade Tip Cap — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0230 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the main rotor blade tip cap, part number 709-0103-29-109, installed on Leonardo S.p.A. A109E, A109K2, and A109C helicopters. The directive mandates repetitive dye penetrant inspections to detect cracks in the tip cap to prevent detachment and potential loss of helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Oct 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109ELeonardo A109K2Leonardo A109C

EASA AD CF-2020-41

Engine - Aircraft Flight Manual — Operating Limitations

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-41 titled 'Engine - Aircraft Flight Manual — Operating Limitations' applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aeroplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1521G, PW1524G, PW1521G-3, or PW1524G-3 engines. This directive addresses engine in-flight shutdowns by updating operating limitations in the Aircraft Flight Manual for operations above 29,000 feet and requires inspections following engine N1 speed exceedances. It mandates incorporation of an updated AFM supplement and inspections of the low-pressure compressor rotor when necessary.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2020-18-09

Engine Fuel and Control - Overspeed Fuel Solenoid Valve Assembly & Fuel Filter Outlet - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-09 is a final rule addressing all Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L, ALF502L-2, ALF502L-2A, ALF502L-2C, ALF502L-3, ALF502R-3, ALF502R-3A, ALF502R-4, ALF502R-5, ALF502R-6, LF507-1F, and LF507-1H model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and maintenance of the overspeed fuel solenoid valve assembly and fuel filter outlet to prevent unsafe conditions caused by uncontained release of low-pressure turbine blades. This directive applies to engines installed on various aircraft using these Honeywell turbofan models.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHoneywell International ALF502Honeywell International LF507

EASA AD US-2020-20-09

Flight Controls - Flight Control Electronics Common Block Point 5 Software - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It requires the installation of flight control electronics common block point 5 (CBP5) software to correct deficiencies in the flight control module software, including issues with unannunciated dual symmetric inboard slat skew and erroneous airspeed data. This directive supersedes previous ADs 2015-14-07, 2016-07-10, and 2016-24-09.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9

EASA AD CF-2020-38

Fuel — Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit Electrical Fuel Pump Cartridge / Canister Fuel Leakage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-38 addresses fuel leakage issues in the engine and auxiliary power unit electrical fuel pump cartridge/canister on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5990, and 6050 through 6163. The directive mandates modifications to the fuel boost pump canister/cartridge conduit connections to eliminate fuel leaks. This replaces previous requirements for periodic fuel leak inspections.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2020-0229

Fuel — Fuel Transfer Ejector — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0229 is an official safety directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12/47E aeroplanes. It addresses a fuel system issue related to fuel transfer ejectors with incorrect nozzle diameters installed on certain PC-12/47E aircraft. The directive mandates replacement of these affected fuel transfer ejectors to ensure compliance with approved design data and maintain fuel system safety.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-12Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD CF-2020-42

Fuselage — Application of Additional Protection on Waste Box to Inhibit Future Corrosion Development

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-42 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive addresses corrosion issues on the waste box, waste access doubler, and waste service door 146BR located at the rear fuselage. It mandates the application of additional protective coatings to inhibit future corrosion development on these parts.

Oct 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11