EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD ISR-I-53-2019-12-6R2

Loading Restrictions due to 9G Barrier Manufacturing Non-Compliance

Loading Restrictions due to 9G Barrier Manufacturing Non-Compliance is a regulatory document addressing loading limitations on Boeing 737 aircraft modified under Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd and associated STCs including CAA Israel STC SA136, SA160, SA299, and EASA STCs 10015542, 10016227, EASA.IM.A.S.01426, and EASA.IM.A.S.02479. The document highlights issues related to non-compliance in the manufacturing of 9G barriers installed on these aircraft. It applies specifically to Boeing 737 models equipped with these modifications.

Aug 25, 2020
Safety DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenanceBoeing 737Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA136Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA160Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA299

EASA AD 2014-0223R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — ALS Part 1 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0223R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing maintenance requirements for Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Certification Maintenance Requirements outlined in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-525, part of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by specifying mandatory maintenance tasks and intervals for these aircraft models.

Aug 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27Fokker F27 Mark 050Fokker F27 Mark 0502Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD 2020-0188

Equipment / Furnishings — Cabin Seat Tracks — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0188 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of non-certified ANCRA cabin seat tracks installed on specific serial numbers of these aircraft models to ensure safety during emergency landings.

Aug 24, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD CF-2018-32R1

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2022-37

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-32R1 is an amendment affecting MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600 series aircraft, including CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. It addresses issues with the autopilot altitude capture modes during engine failure conditions that may cause airspeed to drop below safe limits. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include specific limitations and abnormal procedures related to velocity decay during low-level altitude capture in one engine inoperative scenarios.

Aug 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2020-0187

Tail Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0187 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 models. It mandates inspections and dimensional checks of specific forged tail rotor blades with part numbers 350A33-3002-02 through 350A33-3002-05 to detect fatigue cracks and ensure continued airworthiness. The directive also prohibits rework or repair of affected blade areas and requires replacement or corrective actions based on inspection results.

Aug 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2019-0101R1

Powerplant — Breather Drains Mast Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0101R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the breather drains mast assembly on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines, primarily installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive targets specific part numbers FW29847, KH31996, and the improved part KH83453, focusing on preventing cracks that could compromise the engine firewall. It mandates repetitive inspections and eventual replacement with an improved assembly to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0186

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0099

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0186 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It addresses a safety concern related to cracks and fractured attachment screws in the upper vertical fin spar, which could lead to in-flight separation and loss of control. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopters.

Aug 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD US-2020-14-03

Wings - Strut to Wing Diagonal Brace & Nacelle Support Overwing Fitting - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-14-03 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the strut to wing diagonal brace and the nacelle support overwing fitting to detect fatigue cracking. The directive includes visual, ultrasonic, and magnetic inspections depending on airplane configuration to ensure structural integrity.

Aug 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD US-2020-16-11

Engine - Cross-Flow Cylinder Assembly - Inspection / Modification / Replacement

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-11 is a final rule addressing Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. reciprocating AvGas engines, including models GTSIO-520 series, IO-550 series, IOF-550 series, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550 series, and TSIOF-550 series, equipped with certain cross-flow cylinder assemblies. This directive responds to in-flight engine failures caused by fractured cross-flow cylinder assemblies. It mandates inspection and, if necessary, modification or replacement of these assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtContinental Aerospace Technologies, GTSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, IOF-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOF-550

EASA AD CF-2020-21R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Incorrectly Manufactured Emergency Flotation System Supply Hoses

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-21R1 addresses incorrectly manufactured emergency flotation system (EFS) supply hoses installed on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected EFS supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of helicopter floats during emergency water landings. This directive applies to all serial numbers of Bell 429 helicopters equipped with certain EFS kits manufactured before July 2019.

Aug 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429Bell Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD 2020-0185

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0054

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0185 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters equipped with specific emergency flotation kits. It addresses the risk of inadvertent activation and deployment of the emergency life raft during flight due to issues with certain life raft reservoirs and actuator cables. The directive mandates inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Aug 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD US-2020-16-06

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Support Assembly / Tube - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-06 is a final rule addressing all Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, and A-1C-200 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the forward horizontal stabilizer support assembly and the rear horizontal stabilizer support tube due to reported fatigue failures. The directive also requires reporting inspection results to the FAA to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAviat Aircraft A-1 (Husky)Aviat A-1Aviat A-1AAviat A-1BAviat A-1C-180Aviat A-1C-200

EASA AD 2020-0184

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0170

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0184 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated Airworthiness Limitation Items and Safe Life Items as specified in Fokker Services Report SE-622 issue 14, which is part of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ALS Part 2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to comply with new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Aug 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27Fokker F27 Mark 050Fokker F27 Mark 0502Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD US-2020-16-08

[Correction] ASPEN AVIONICS, INC. Display Systems - Airplane Flight Manual Limitations - Amendment

The document titled '[Correction] ASPEN AVIONICS, INC. Display Systems - Airplane Flight Manual Limitations - Amendment' is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive correction published on August 17, 2020. It applies to Aspen Avionics, Inc. Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 series units, including Emergency Backup Display, Multi-Function Display, and Primary Flight Display systems installed on various general aviation aircraft models. The directive addresses operating limitations related to flight display software versions 2.10 and 2.10.1 when independent backup instruments are not installed.

Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0183

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0254

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0183 is an airworthiness directive issued for all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) gearboxes, specifically those with part numbers 1704287G or 1704287H, to detect water ingress and corrosion that could impair RAT operation. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of gearbox oil and corrective actions as necessary to ensure continued safe operation.

Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2020-15-14

Fuselage - Longeron Extension Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2020-15-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747 series airplanes, including models 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage longeron extension fittings for cracking and requires repairs if cracks are found. It applies to airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2019.

Aug 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400FBoeing 747SRBoeing 747SP

EASA AD 2020-0181

Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Emergency and Abnormal Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0181 is an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual sections covering Emergency and Abnormal Procedures for Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X, 900EX, and 2000EX aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to Primary Display Unit data flickering and potential total loss of all display units on aircraft equipped with EASy software. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Falcon 7X including Falcon 8X in production, Falcon 900EX with EASy configuration, and Falcon 2000EX with EASy configuration.

Aug 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 900EXDassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2020-0180

Fuel — Fuel Tanks — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0180 is an official regulation addressing fuel tank inspection and replacement for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It targets specific fuel tanks identified by part numbers and serial numbers due to a manufacturing non-conformity. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of affected fuel tanks to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Aug 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA SIB 2020-16

Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) 206 Series Aeroplanes - Emergency Egress Difficulty

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-16 is an informational document addressing emergency egress difficulties in Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) 206 Series aeroplanes, including models 206, U206, TU206, 206H, and T206H. It highlights concerns identified by Transport Canada Civil Aviation regarding the aft right-hand cargo doors not meeting emergency exit certification requirements. The bulletin also references FAA-approved modifications that improve emergency egress options for these aircraft.

Aug 13, 2020
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt