EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2020-35

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2025-50

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-35 addresses incorrect installation of Roll Control Input-Modules (RCIMs) on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 9002 through 9998, 60005 through 60007, 60013, and 60015 through 60019. The directive mandates updated maintenance procedures to ensure proper RCIM orientation and function, preventing potential loss of aircraft control due to misrigged multi-function spoilers.

Oct 9, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD US-2020-20-10

Fuselage - Fuselage Frame - Inspections / Repair

Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-10 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This directive requires inspections and repairs of the fuselage frame at station 1640 to detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise structural integrity. It expands upon previous inspection requirements to enhance safety.

Oct 8, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD US-2020-20-17

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-07-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-17 is a final rule affecting all General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. This directive addresses an unsafe condition caused by potential failure of the MN4 integrated circuit in the FADEC, which can lead to loss of engine thrust control and uncommanded high thrust. The AD requires operators to prohibit dispatch if certain engine status messages appear and mandates revisions to the minimum equipment list (MEL) to include these dispatch restrictions.

Oct 8, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90Boeing 777

EASA AD CF-2020-34

Flight Controls — Rudder Actuator Bracket — Cracked or Missing Nuts

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-34 addresses a safety issue affecting De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8 series aeroplanes, including models DHC-8-102 through DHC-8-315 and DHC-8-400 series. The directive mandates inspection of the rudder actuator bracket mounting nuts for cracks or missing nuts that could compromise the rudder control system. This AD aims to ensure continued safe flight operations by preventing potential loss of directional control.

Oct 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-102De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-103De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-106De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-201De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-202De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-203De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-301De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-311De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-315De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-400

EASA AD CF-2020-33

Navigation - Flight Management System - Wrong Magnetic Heading Displayed due to Outdated Magnetic Variation Tables

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-33 addresses an issue affecting Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20003 through 20407, equipped with FMC-5000 Flight Management Computers. The directive identifies that outdated magnetic variation tables in the Flight Management System can cause incorrect magnetic heading displays on flight instruments. This can compromise navigation accuracy and safety during flight operations.

Oct 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2015-0147R1

Propellers — Propeller Assembly — Inspection

The document titled 'Propellers — Propeller Assembly — Inspection' is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no such propellers are currently in civil service, and therefore no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to relevant military authorities and design approval holders.

Oct 6, 2020
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtRatier-Figeac FH385Ratier-Figeac FH386

EASA AD 2020-0217-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0023

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0217-E is an emergency directive issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B, BA, B1, B2, D and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2 models. It addresses a safety issue related to the UP/DOWN switches for rescue hoist control installed on Dunlop cyclic stick grips with Part Number AC66444. The directive mandates operational limitations and amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to prevent unintended activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter function.

Oct 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BAAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B1Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 DAirbus Helicopters AS 355 EAirbus Helicopters AS 355 FAirbus Helicopters AS 355 F1Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2

EASA AD 2020-0214

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0142

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all configurations and serial numbers of Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including modification M1000 (F8X). It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Oct 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7X

EASA AD 2020-0216

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2021-0182

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2021-0182 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aeroplane. Since there are no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD exists, and this record is provided for informational purposes only. The document advises that applicable ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the responsible military authorities depending on the country of registration.

Oct 6, 2020
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2020-0215

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0215 is an amendment affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Chapter 5-40, Revision 14, of the Dassault Falcon 10 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Oct 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 10

EASA AD 2008-0072-CN

CANCELLED: Air Conditioning — Pressurization Control Regulating Valve — Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0072-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on 2020-10-05. It applies to all certified Dassault Aviation Falcon models including Falcon 10, Falcon 20 series, Falcon 50, Falcon 900 series, and Falcon 2000 series aircraft. The directive cancels the previous AD 2008-0072 which required repetitive checks of the pressurization control regulating valve's overpressure capsule.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 10Dassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 900EXDassault Fan Jet FalconDassault Mystère-Falcon 20Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20GFDassault 200Dassault Mystère-Falcon 50Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Aviation Falcon 10Dassault Aviation Falcon 20Dassault Aviation Falcon 50Dassault Aviation Falcon 900Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000

EASA AD CF-2015-01R2

Engine Indicating - Incorrect Engine Torque Indication

Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-01R2 is issued by Transport Canada concerning Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A engines installed on AW119MKII helicopters. The directive addresses incorrect engine torque indication caused by axial migration of bearings in the engine torque sensing gear, which can lead to undetected over-torque conditions. This revision updates compliance requirements to include an operating hours limit for bearing replacement.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PT6BAgustaWestland AW119MKII

EASA AD 2020-0209

Fuselage — Wing-to-Fuselage Fillet Fairing Adjustable Rods — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-243, A330-343, and A330-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 1889, 1891, and 1893 through 1899. The directive addresses corrosion issues found on the wing-to-fuselage fillet fairing adjustable rods, which are critical components for aerodynamic fairing between the wing and fuselage.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2020-0212

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0287

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for the tail rotor drive flange of the main gearbox to prevent loss of tightening torque of the Shur-Lok nut, which could lead to reduced tail rotor control and potential safety hazards.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0210

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0207

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0210 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2 Revision 06, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items essential for continued airworthiness.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0211

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0208

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0211 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 05 issue 2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0213

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0002

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0002 is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A400M aircraft. It explains that no civil Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in service, so no publicly available Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists for this aircraft. The document serves as an informational record and recommends that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2020-0208

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0185

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0208 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 series engines, specifically the Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 models. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft, part number FW20677, due to detected cracks in interstage spacers between IPC discs. It mandates repetitive on-wing and in-shop inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900

EASA AD US-2020-20-12

Turbine Engine - Electronic Engine Control Software - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-12 is a final rule addressing General Electric Company GEnx-1B series turbofan engines, including models -1B64, -1B67, -1B70, and others. It mandates the installation of electronic engine control (EEC) software version B205 or later to mitigate the risk of combustor case burn-through. This directive aims to enhance engine safety and prevent potential engine fires and damage to the aircraft.

Oct 2, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD US-2020-20-11

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disks and Stage 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools - Removal

The document titled "Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disks and Stage 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools - Removal" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA. It applies to certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines, specifically addressing affected high-pressure turbine rotor stage 2 disks and stages 6-10 compressor rotor spools. The directive mandates removal of these parts due to detected melt-related freckles that reduce their life limits.

Oct 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx