EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB NE-20-05

Continental Aerospace Technologies 470, 520 and 550 Engines - Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-20-05 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential fatigue failure of camshaft gear teeth in Continental Aerospace Technologies 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating AvGas engines. It highlights the risk of in-flight engine power loss due to fractured camshaft gear teeth and introduces improved camshaft gear part number 656818 as a replacement for older, superseded part numbers. The bulletin applies to engine models O-470-U, IO-470, IO-520, L/TSIO-520, LIO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, TSIO-550, and TSIOL-550.

Apr 7, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2020-08

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Introduction of Safe Life Limit for Pneumatic Telescopic Duct

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-08 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses the Wing Anti-Ice (WAI) system on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It introduces a safe life limit for the pneumatic telescopic duct used in the WAI system to prevent failures that could affect aircraft safety. This directive mandates maintenance updates to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Apr 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Bombardier CL-600-2C10Bombardier CL-600-2C11Bombardier CL-600-2D15Bombardier CL-600-2D24Bombardier CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2011-0164R3

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection

The document titled Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355. It addresses the inspection requirements for the tail rotor control stop screws to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopter models. The directive aims to prevent potential flight control issues related to the tail rotor system.

Apr 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD US-2020-04-15

Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision

The Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-04-15) that applies to all Boeing 757 and 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. It addresses reports of excessively high temperatures in the flight deck or cabin. The directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include new certificate limitations and operating procedures for managing hot flight deck or cabin conditions.

Apr 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 767-200Boeing 767-300Boeing 767-300F

EASA AD 2020-0083

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0083 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with certain Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). It applies to specific ELT part numbers installed on these aircraft, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied. The directive mandates a modification to improve ELT battery protection to prevent potential fire hazards.

Apr 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2020-05-25

Fuselage - Fuselage Frames - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 61 (March 30, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the aft cargo compartment fuselage frames, specifically at station 1460 frame web and inner chord between stringers, due to discovered cracking during maintenance. The directive requires repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections and applicable on-condition corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Apr 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200PFBoeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD 2020-0084

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Lever Switch Unit — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0084 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters. It mandates inspection of the collective lever switch units identified by specific part numbers and serial numbers to ensure the retaining rings of the cable cut switch guard are present and secure. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to inadvertent activation of the rescue hoist cable cut function.

Apr 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD CF-2017-04R3

Fuel System — Corrosion and Wear of Hydraflow Couplings and Sleeves, Fuel Tube End Ferrules, and Fuel Component End Ferrules

Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-04R3 addresses corrosion and wear issues in Hydraflow fuel couplings, sleeves, fuel tube end ferrules, and fuel component end ferrules on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001, 4003 and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections, repairs, replacements, and installation of improved fuel system components to mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition. It also requires maintenance schedule revisions to ensure ongoing compliance.

Apr 2, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400

EASA AD 2020-0082

Engine Fuel and Control — Fuel Control Unit — Functional Check / Replacement

The document titled 'Engine Fuel and Control — Fuel Control Unit — Functional Check / Replacement' addresses the procedures for functional checks and replacement of the fuel control unit on GE AVIATION CZECH engine models H75, H80, and H85. It provides guidance to ensure proper operation and maintenance of these specific engine fuel control units. The document is intended for aviation maintenance professionals working with these engine types.

Apr 1, 2020
OtherMaintenanceGe Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85

EASA AD 2020-0079

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0264

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0079 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP helicopters. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the ceramic balls of the swashplate bearing in the main rotor mast assembly, which could lead to premature spalling and potential loss of bearing function. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected main rotor mast assemblies to ensure continued safe operation.

Apr 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0080

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0082

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0080 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 safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to adhere to new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Apr 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0081

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the ceramic balls of the main rotor swashplate bearing, which could lead to premature bearing failure and reduced helicopter control. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and potential replacement of affected main rotor swashplate assemblies.

Apr 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD US-2020-07-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-14-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-07-02 is a final rule addressing all Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521G-3, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, and PW1525G-3 model turbofan engines. It mandates the removal of certain electronic engine control (EEC) full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software versions and requires installation of updated software to prevent low-pressure compressor rotor 1 (LPC R1) failures. This directive responds to multiple in-flight shutdowns and cracked LPC R1 findings.

Apr 1, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW1500G

EASA AD 2020-0077

Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation

Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation is an AIRBUS S.A.S. document applicable to the Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the installation and activation of a warning device designed to stop rudder input under certain conditions. This document provides guidance to ensure proper implementation of this safety feature on the specified aircraft models.

Mar 31, 2020
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0078

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0170

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters models SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for double bearings installed on the tail rotor gearbox, specifically part numbers 704A33-651-245 and 704A33-651-246. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating repetitive inspections and timely replacement of these parts to prevent loss of yaw control.

Mar 31, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0076

Landing Gear — Free Fall Actuators — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0076 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of free fall actuators (FFA) with part number AR02404 installed on the landing gear of Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants and mandates testing and eventual replacement of affected FFAs to ensure safe landing gear extension by free fall method.

Mar 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD CF-2020-07

Lights — Emergency Light Battery Pack Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-07 addresses corrosion issues in the Emergency Light Battery Packs of Bombardier BD-700-1A10 aircraft, specifically affecting a defined range of serial numbers. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of internal lead acid batteries in the emergency light battery packs to prevent electrical short circuits and overheating. It also requires incorporation of a new maintenance task into the aircraft's maintenance schedule to ensure ongoing safety.

Mar 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10

EASA AD 2020-0074

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0202

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0074 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-24 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 4, including corrected certification maintenance requirements. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of the PC-24 fleet by addressing previously incorrect maintenance task implementations.

Mar 27, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD US-2020-04-13

Aircraft Pilot's Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

The Aircraft Pilot's Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Daher Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. This directive addresses incorrect low weight landing distances published in the performance section of the pilot's operating handbook and airplane flight manual or supplement 5. The AD mandates updating these manuals to ensure accurate obstacle landing distance data.

Mar 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtDaher Aircraft Design, KODIAK 100Daher Aircraft Design KODIAK 100

EASA AD 2020-0049

[Correction] Fuel System — Fuel Tank — Inspection/Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0049 is a corrective directive addressing fuel system inspection and replacement requirements for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of specific feeder tanks (P/N 509505-5 and 509506-5) to prevent uncommanded engine shutdowns caused by defective feeder tank connections. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter.

Mar 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B