EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0032

Jan 22, 2021

Wings — Outer Wings / Centre Spar — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0032 is an airworthiness directive addressing the modification of the outer wings centre spar on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. The directive mandates reinforcement of the rear face of the centre wing spar to prevent structural cracks discovered during fatigue testing. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-06

Jan 21, 2021

Landing Gear - Retraction-Extension and Nose Wheel Steering Electronic Control Unit - Operational Limitation

The Airworthiness Directive 2020-FATA-01020A-06 issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation addresses operational limitations for the Landing Gear Retraction-Extension and Nose Wheel Steering Electronic Control Unit (LGSCU) on RRJ-95 aircraft. It mandates modification of the LGSCU software to version SJ100V108 and specifies operational procedures to prevent collisions between the main landing gear and fuselage landing gear doors during retraction. The directive applies to RRJ-95 aircraft with specific serial numbers and avionics software version V530 or higher.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
  • Sukhoi RRJ-95

EASA SIB 2021-02

Jan 21, 2021

Rotorcraft Cargo Hook Installations — Impact on Sling Load Operations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-02 is a safety information bulletin addressing rotorcraft cargo hook installations and their impact on helicopter external sling load operations (HESLO). It highlights risks associated with cargo hook design and operations, including inadvertent load loss and entanglements, affecting all rotorcraft performing sling load tasks. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine models but applies broadly to rotorcraft involved in sling load operations.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2020-26-08

Jan 21, 2021

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-01-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-26-08 is a final rule addressing The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and thermal insulation blankets in the forward upper area of the thrust reverser to detect and address damage. The directive aims to mitigate risks related to potential uncontrolled engine fires caused by damage to these components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2021-0028

Jan 21, 2021

Wings — Bottom Wing Skin Panel — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates modification of the bottom wing skin panel No. 3, located aft of the wing rear spar, to address potential fatigue cracking risks. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2021-0026

Jan 20, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Variation 5.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limit replacements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0021

Jan 19, 2021

[Correction] Fuselage — Frames 35, 36 and 37 / Inner Flange Upper and Lower Couplings — Inspection

The document titled '[Correction] Fuselage — Frames 35, 36 and 37 / Inner Flange Upper and Lower Couplings — Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in service, so no publicly available EASA AD exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for this aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2021-0023

Jan 19, 2021

Equipment / Furnishings — Cyclic Stick Grip UP/DOWN Hoist Control Switch — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0023 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It addresses the cyclic stick grip UP/DOWN hoist control switch, specifically the affected UP/DOWN switches with Part Number AC66444 installed on DUNLOP cyclic stick grips. The directive mandates modifications to prevent unintended activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter function.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2021-0024

Jan 19, 2021

Instruments – Angle of Attack Probe Electrical Routing – Inspection /; Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual - Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0024 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 issues related to the electrical wiring routing of the Angle of Attack (AOA) probes that can cause spurious activation of the stall warning system. The directive mandates inspections, wiring modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to mitigate the risk of loss of control during critical flight phases.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2021-0022

Jan 18, 2021

Engine — Main Bearing / Studs — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0022 is an airworthiness directive addressing Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 engines installed on various aircraft including Diamond DA 40, DA 42, DA 42M, CEAPR DR 400 series, Textron Aviation 172 series, and Piper PA-28 series. The directive mandates replacement of certain main bearing studs identified by specific batch numbers due to reported failures. It applies to all serial numbers listed in the associated service bulletin CG 125-1027 P1.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, Gmbh TAE125
  • Diamond DA 40
  • Diamond DA 42
  • Diamond DA 42M
  • CEAPR DR 400
  • Textron Aviation 172
  • Piper PA-28

EASA AD 2021-0018

Jan 15, 2021

Doors – Passenger Door Guide Arms – Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0018 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement and inspection of passenger door guide arms and support brackets related to the passenger door damper emergency opening actuators with part number FE396001001. The directive aims to ensure the proper functioning of passenger doors during emergency openings to maintain evacuation safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0019

Jan 15, 2021

Fuselage — Type A Emergency Exit Door Frames — Modification / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0019 is an official regulatory document addressing structural reinforcement of the Type A emergency exit door frames on specific Airbus A340 models, including A340-211, A340-213, A340-311, and A340-312. The directive mandates modifications to door frames on aircraft with certain manufacturer serial numbers to ensure continued airworthiness and structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0020

Jan 15, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 18. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA SIB SAFO21001

Jan 14, 2021

Aeroplanes Equipped With Certain Continental Motors Engines - The Improper Maintenance and/or Installation of F&M Enterprises, Inc., and Stratus Tool Technologies, LLC, Oil Filter Adapters

SAFO 21001 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA addressing the improper maintenance and/or installation of oil filter adapters manufactured by F&M Enterprises, Inc., and Stratus Tool Technologies, LLC. It specifically affects airplanes equipped with Continental Motors, Inc. engines including models O-470, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, TSIO-520, GO-300, IO-360, TSIO-360, C-125, C-145, and O-300. The alert warns of potential in-flight engine power loss due to oil starvation caused by failures of these oil filter adapters.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2017-18R2

Jan 14, 2021

Airbus Helicopters AS 350 / EC 130 Helicopters - Installation of Crash Resistant Fuel System

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-18R2 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the installation of crash resistant fuel systems on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and EC 130 models, specifically including AS 350 B3 helicopters with Safran Arriel 2D engines and EC 130 B4 helicopters. The bulletin provides information on approved Supplemental Type Certificates and major changes related to crash resistant fuel system modifications to enhance post-crash fire protection.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0201R2

Jan 14, 2021

Engine Fuel & Control — Fuel Control Unit — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0201R2 is an update addressing the replacement of fuel control units (FCU) on GE Aviation Czech M601 and H80 series engines installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L-410, Air Tractor AT series, Allied Ag Cat G-164, PZL-106 Kruk, RUAG Do 28, Thrush S-2R, and Viking Air DHC-3 Otter. The directive mandates replacement of affected FCUs due to improperly installed rubber cuff sealings that can cause engine power fluctuations and potential loss of control. It applies to all serial numbers of the listed engine models with specific affected FCU part and serial numbers detailed in the directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ge Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85
  • Ge Aviation Czech M601
  • Aircraft Industries L-410
  • Air Tractor AT series
  • Allied Ag Cat G-164
  • PZL-106 Kruk
  • RUAG Do 28
  • Thrush S-2R
  • Viking Air DHC-3 Otter

EASA AD 2021-0017

Jan 14, 2021

Fuselage — Type A Emergency Exit Door Frames — Modification / Reinforcement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0017 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-213, A340-311, and A340-312 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates modification and reinforcement of the Type A emergency exit door frames at fuselage frames 53.3 and 53.5 to address structural integrity concerns. This directive applies to certain Airbus A340 models and provides updated instructions for reinforcing affected fuselage areas.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211213311312

EASA AD 2021-0005

Jan 14, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0005 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive addresses new and more restrictive maintenance tasks, including a new 5-year life limit for main landing gear actuator bottom attachment bolts.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2021-0015

Jan 13, 2021

Fuselage — Tail Boom — Inspection / Modification / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B models. It addresses corrosion found on the external tail boom skin under the VHF antenna, which could compromise the tail boom structure and potentially cause a helicopter rollover during landing. The directive mandates inspection, modification, and repair procedures to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD 2021-0016

Jan 13, 2021

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox / Magnetic Plug and Oil Filter / Planet Gears — Inspection / Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, and C3 models. It addresses inspection, modification, and replacement requirements related to the main rotor drive main gearbox magnetic plug, oil filter, and planet gears. The directive aims to improve detection of planet gear spalling to prevent potential gearbox seizure and loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3