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EASA SIB CASA-2020-10

Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B19 Aeroplanes - Horizontal Stabilizer Fitting - Loose Bolts

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2020-10 addresses the issue of loose mounting bolts on the horizontal stabilizer forward steady fitting of Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes, including Canadian Regional Jet (CRJ) 100/200/440 series and Challenger CL850 series. The alert highlights the risk of undetected loose bolts during scheduled maintenance inspections, which can lead to structural concerns and reduced flutter damping system effectiveness.

Oct 19, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2020-40

Fuselage — Understrength Floor Attachment Structure beneath Galley 2 at Fuselage Station 389.90

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-40 addresses a structural deficiency in the fuselage floor attachment beneath Galley 2 at fuselage station 389.90 on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24 aircraft. The directive mandates a modification to strengthen the floor structure to meet certification requirements. This applies specifically to certain serial numbers of these regional jet models.

Oct 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24

EASA AD CF-2016-32R4

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

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-32R4 addresses fuel leakage issues from the electrical connectors and conduits of the engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) electrical fuel pump cartridge/canister on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 through 6163. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and rectify fuel leaks to mitigate potential fire hazards. It applies specifically to various serial number groups of the CL-600-2B16 and references Bombardier Service Bulletins for compliance.

Oct 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2020-0225

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Box Zone D Sealing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0225 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines, except those with certain Airbus production modifications. The directive addresses sealing issues in the pylon box zone D to prevent potential fuel leakage. It mandates a modification to improve sealing performance on the pylon box to enhance safety.

Oct 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2020-18-16

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled 'NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED' is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. It mandates modifications to the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank caused by electrical faults. Optional actions are also provided for cargo-configured airplanes.

Oct 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 767Boeing 767-200Boeing 767-300Boeing 767-300FBoeing 767-400ER

EASA AD CF-2020-39

Nacelles/Pylons — Main Landing Gear Side Brace Fitting to A-frame Joint — Fastener Holes Not Cold-worked

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-39 addresses an issue with the nacelles/pylons on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 4081 through 4591. The directive focuses on the main landing gear side brace fitting to the A-frame joint where fastener holes were not cold-worked as required. This condition poses a risk of cracking and potential main landing gear collapse.

Oct 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-400De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD US-2020-21-13

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disks and Rotating Compressor Discharge Pressure Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-21-13 addresses certain General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines. It mandates replacement of specific high-pressure turbine rotor stage 2 disks and rotating compressor discharge pressure seals due to detected melt-related freckles that may reduce their life limits. This directive aims to prevent unsafe conditions that could lead to engine and aircraft damage.

Oct 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD 2019-0197R1

Fuel — Fuel Level Sensor Support Bracket — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0197R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement of fuel level sensor support brackets on Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models and serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 158133 incorporated. The directive mandates replacing certain fuel level sensor brackets to prevent potential ignition sources in fuel tanks.

Oct 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0222

Fuselage — Door Frame Drill Starts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0222 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain Airbus A321-211, A321-231, and A321-232 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of left-hand and right-hand side door frames with designated part numbers for potential drill start defects near latch hook mounting holes. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by requiring a one-time detailed visual inspection and corrective actions if damage is found.

Oct 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0223

Landing Gear — Transfer Valve Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0223 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the main landing gear hydraulic transfer valve installation. The directive mandates a modification to improve the reliability of the landing gear extension and retraction system.

Oct 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 2000SAAB 2000

EASA AD US-2020-19-08

Main Rotor - Main Rotor Hub Tension-torsion Strap Assembly - Life Limit / Removal

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 180 (September 16, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A-1, and 212 helicopters. It focuses on the main rotor hub tension-torsion strap assembly part number 204-012-112-005 due to corrosion issues. The directive mandates reducing the life limit of this TT strap assembly and prohibits its installation on any helicopter.

Oct 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell 204BBell 205A-1Bell 212

EASA SIB 2020-18

Nickel-Cadmium Batteries - Risk of Capacity Reduction during Aircraft Parking and Storage

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-18 is a safety information bulletin addressing the risk of capacity reduction in Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) aircraft batteries during extended aircraft parking and storage, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It applies to all aircraft with Ni-Cd batteries that have been parked or stored, as well as Design Approval Holders (DAH) and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs). The bulletin highlights that Ni-Cd batteries self-discharge when disconnected, leading to irreversible capacity loss that may compromise battery endurance and aircraft electrical power reliability upon return to service.

Oct 14, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0221

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0024

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0221 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the electrical wiring routing of the left-hand and right-hand side Angle of Attack (AOA) probes. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent spurious stall warning activations that could compromise flight safety.

Oct 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-200ATR 42-300ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2020-0220

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0011

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential safety issue related to missing or incorrect application of the lightning strike edge glow sealant on wing tank stringer edges. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Oct 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0218

Fuselage — Cabin Swift Broadband Antenna Doubler — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0218 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A319 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-111 through A319-133 with certain exceptions. It addresses the inspection and replacement of the cabin swift broadband antenna doubler installed in the fuselage to ensure structural integrity. The directive mandates a special detailed inspection and replacement of the antenna doubler to prevent potential widespread fatigue damage.

Oct 12, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319

EASA AD 2020-0219

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0091

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0219 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Variation 7.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Oct 12, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0207

Wings — Spoiler Actuators and Fittings — Inspection

The document titled Wings — Spoiler Actuators and Fittings — Inspection is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the Airbus A400M to issue their own legally binding ADs.

Oct 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2020-36

Flight Controls — Software Update

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-36 titled 'Flight Controls — Software Update' mandates a software update for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive addresses specific serial numbers within these models to ensure continued airworthiness. The update targets the primary flight control computer (PFCC) and remote electronic unit (REU) software systems.

Oct 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA SIB CASA-2020-09

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW901A and PW901C Auxiliary Power Units - Fires

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2020-09 addresses fire risks associated with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW901A and PW901C auxiliary power units (APUs). It highlights issues with the starter clutch mechanism that can lead to APU fires, affecting aircraft equipped with these APUs. The alert provides safety information relevant to owners, operators, and maintainers of these units.

Oct 9, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-20-13

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-26-22

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-13 is a final rule superseding AD 2018-15-04 and applies to General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 model turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 disks to prevent uncontained disk failures. The directive expands the population of affected disks and retains required inspections to enhance engine safety.

Oct 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80AGeneral Electric CF6-80C