EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD BR-2020-05-02

Flight Controls - Horizontal Stabilizer Control Yoke Assemblies - Modification

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-02 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. ERJ 190 series airplanes equipped with specific Embraer Control Yoke Assemblies. It addresses a safety issue related to the incorrect installation of horizontal stabilizer pitch trim switches on the control yokes. The directive mandates modifications to prevent reversed pitch trim commands.

May 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190

EASA AD US-2020-10-10

Wings - Centre Wing Lower Skin - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2020-10-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. It mandates inspections of the center wing lower skin and adjacent stringers to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive updates and expands previous inspection requirements to enhance crack detection in critical wing areas.

May 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88Boeing DC-9-81Boeing DC-9-82Boeing DC-9-83Boeing DC-9-87

EASA AD 2016-0157R2

Fuselage — Central Fuselage Frame Outer Flanges — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Central Fuselage Frame Outer Flanges — Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no official EASA AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not currently in civil service. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own applicable ADs.

May 25, 2020
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2020-06-19

Navigation - Angle of Attack Sensors - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 96 (May 18, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 727 series airplanes, including 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F. The directive targets angle of attack (AOA) sensors that may ice over, causing immobilization of the sensor vanes and resulting in nuisance stick shaker activation during climb to cruise speed.

May 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 727Boeing 727CBoeing 727-100Boeing 727-100CBoeing 727-200Boeing 727-200F

EASA AD US-2020-10-05

ROCKWELL COLLINS INC. - Flight Management Computing Hardware System / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

ROCKWELL COLLINS INC. - Flight Management Computing Hardware System / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive addressing certain Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 flight management systems installed on various airplanes. The directive responds to a software design error causing incorrect turn commands during altitude climb edits or when temperature compensation is activated. This issue affects flight safety by potentially leading to collisions or controlled flight into terrain.

May 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2020-17

Oxygen — Crew — Leak Check of the Lavatory A Oxygen Supply Line for the Third Crew Member

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-17 mandates a leak check of the Lavatory A oxygen supply line for the third crew member on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 within specified serial number ranges. This directive addresses potential oxygen leaks that could compromise crew oxygen supply and increase fire risk. It applies to Bombardier Inc. aircraft formerly known as CSALP.

May 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2020-0118

SUPERSEDED BY EASA 2022-0096

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0118 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses a flight safety issue related to automatic go-around procedures when the autopilot is engaged, which can cause an unexpected pitch-up attitude and autopilot disconnection. The directive applies to various Airbus A320 family models with specific serial numbers.

May 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0113

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0135

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0113 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations specified in Chapter 5-40, Revision 21, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits.

May 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000

EASA AD 2020-0114

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0136

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0114 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations section in the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Revision 13. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of the Falcon 2000EX fleet by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits.

May 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2020-0115

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0137

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0115 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations detailed in Chapter 5-40, Revision 25, of the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft.

May 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900

EASA AD 2020-0117

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0141

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0117 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, including the Falcon 900EX Easy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX variants. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Dassault Falcon 900EX Easy/900LX/900DX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Revision 12. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft.

May 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 900EXDassault Falcon 900EX EasyDassault Falcon 900LXDassault Falcon 900DX

EASA AD 2020-0116

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0144

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0116 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1 to 119 except 97. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations published in Revision 17 of the Falcon 900EX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

May 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 900EX

EASA AD CF-2020-16

Cabin Pressure Control System - Safety Valve — Overtorque

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-16 titled "Cabin Pressure Control System - Safety Valve — Overtorque" addresses Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and corrective actions for the safety valves (part number GG435-3006-3) in the cabin pressure regulation system due to potential overtorque issues during installation. This directive ensures the integrity of the cabin pressure system by preventing possible leaks or depressurization.

May 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA SIB CE-20-09

M7 Aerospace SA227 Aeroplanes - Nacelle Keelson Webs and Surrounding Structural Areas - Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB CE-20-09 is an FAA information bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern for M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA227 airplanes. It focuses on inspection of the nacelle keelson webs and surrounding structural areas for cracks, damage, buckling, or wrinkles. This bulletin applies to all serial numbers of the SA227 aircraft under Type Certificate Data Sheets A5SW, A8SW, and A18SW.

May 18, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0170R1

Fuselage — Belly Fairing Panel Support Structure — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0170R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of the forward belly fairing panel support structure on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections for corrosion on specific structural profiles and introduces optional modification instructions to prevent corrosion. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75498 or 77715 incorporated during production.

May 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0109

Fuselage — Frame 98 Flange Feet between Stringers 15 and 17 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0109 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 114295 incorporated in production. It mandates inspection and potential modification of the fuselage frame 98 flange feet between stringers 15 and 17 to ensure structural integrity. The directive addresses potential fatigue and damage tolerance issues in the rear cone of the fuselage.

May 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2020-0108

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0108 is an official regulatory document addressing a safety issue on Airbus A300-600 and A310 aeroplanes. It specifically targets Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) with Part Number 01N65900 installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates modifications to improve protection against electrical current injection that could cause battery fires.

May 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A310

EASA AD CF-2020-15

Tail Rotor Drive — Failure of Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Coupling Bolted Connections

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-15 addresses the failure risk of tail rotor drive shaft coupling bolted connections on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 206 series helicopters, including 206, 206A, 206B, and 206L variants. The directive mandates replacement of certain MS21042-series nuts with more reliable NAS9926-series nuts or alternate parts to prevent loss of tail rotor drive and potential loss of helicopter control. It also covers specific configurations affected by Supplemental Type Certificates SH2750NM and SH99-202 and provides tailored corrective actions for different helicopter groups.

May 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Comm Corporation CAA UK AAN 25273Bell 206Bell 206ABell 206BBell 206L

EASA AD US-2020-10-04

Engine - Interstage High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Seal - Inspection / Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Interstage High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Seal - Inspection / Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-10-04) addressing General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of the interstage high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor seal to prevent unsafe conditions. The directive applies specifically to these engine models installed on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

May 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90Boeing 777-300ER

EASA AD 2020-0106

Equipment / Furnishings — Light Cover / Oxygen Container Gap Seal — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 78554 incorporated in production. The directive addresses an issue with gap seals between light covers and passenger service unit oxygen container lids on the main deck. It mandates a modification to ensure proper functioning of oxygen container lids.

May 12, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380