EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0058

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0058 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) protection on these aircraft, specifically targeting ELTs with Part Number 01N65900. The directive mandates a modification to improve protection against potential battery fires caused by current injection.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2020-0061

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It addresses issues with the windows jettisoning system on these helicopters, specifically targeting excessive friction between the window seal and airframe that could prevent window jettisoning during emergencies. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus Helicopters modifications already embodied.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0059

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0237

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0059 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211-524 series engines installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. It focuses on the low pressure turbine (LPT) Stage 1 discs with specific part numbers, requiring life reduction and removal from service of affected parts to prevent potential disc failure.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524Boeing 747Boeing 767

EASA AD 2020-0062-E

Tail Rotor — Hub / Blade Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0062-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor hub and blade assemblies on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It targets specific tail rotor blades with part number 212-010-750-133 that may have manufacturing defects. The directive mandates inspection and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD CF-2020-05

Wings — Cracking and Corrosion of Aileron Internal Structure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-05 addresses cracking and corrosion issues in the aileron internal structure of Viking Air Ltd. DHC-6 series aircraft, including all series from 1 through 400. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the structural integrity of the ailerons on these aircraft models.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtViking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter)Viking Air DHC-6

EASA AD 2020-0060

Exhaust — Pressure Relief Latch Access Doors — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0060 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the pressure relief latch access doors and thrust reversers on these aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to improve thermal protection and prevent potential fire hazards.

Mar 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD CF-2020-04

Fuel — Accumulation of Electrostatic Charge Inside the Fuel Tank During Refueling

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-04 addresses the risk of electrostatic charge accumulation inside the fuel tank during refueling on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates modifications to the center wing box fuel line coupling to prevent potential fuel tank ignition. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA SIB 2020-04

Lithium Batteries used in Emergency Locator Transmitters

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-04 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing lithium batteries used in Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) from HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd and Techtest Ltd. It applies to specific ELT part numbers including 500-12(), 500-27(), 500-32-2Y, 500-32-2Y-S, 500-32-2Y-S-D, and battery packs A01477 and A0696Y, installed on or carried aboard aircraft certified under CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, and CS-29 or equivalent regulations. The bulletin highlights potential fire risks from thermal runaway in these lithium batteries and provides safety recommendations without mandating regulatory action.

Mar 16, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0056

Engine Fuel & Control — Engine Control Unit — Software Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0056 is an official directive addressing the SOLO 2625 02i engine with electronic fuel injection, commonly installed on Binder Motorenbau, DG-Flugzeugbau, and Schempp-Hirth powered sailplanes. This directive mandates an update to the engine control unit (ECU) software to correct a fuel injection error. The update ensures continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected engines.

Mar 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSolo Kleinmotoren Gmbh 2625Binder Motorenbau DG-FlugzeugbauSchempp-Hirth

EASA AD 2020-0057

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Supplements / One Engine Inoperative Performance Limitations — Amendment

The Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Supplements / One Engine Inoperative Performance Limitations — Amendment applies to the AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 model. This amendment updates the flight manual supplements to reflect revised performance limitations when operating with one engine inoperative. It ensures that pilots and operators have the latest performance data for safe and compliant operation of the EC175 rotorcraft.

Mar 13, 2020
OtherFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175

EASA SD SD-2020-01

SUPERSEDED BY EASA SD-2020-03

EASA Safety Directive 2020-01 is a safety directive issued under Article 76(6)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 2018/1139 addressing operational measures to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. It applies to aircraft operators certified under Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 involved in commercial air transport of passengers, focusing on aircraft operating from airports in high-risk areas for COVID-19 transmission. The directive mandates cleaning and disinfection procedures and the carriage of Universal Precaution Kits on affected aircraft.

Mar 13, 2020
Safety DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SD SD-2020-02

SUPERSEDED BY EASA SD-2020-04

EASA Safety Directive 2020-02 is a safety directive issued on 13 March 2020 addressing operational measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection. It applies to Third Country Operators authorized by EASA to perform commercial air transport of passengers into, within, or out of the European Union territory. The directive focuses on cleaning and disinfecting aircraft and equipping them with Universal Precaution Kits to protect crew members from potential infection.

Mar 13, 2020
Safety DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB NM-20-02

Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 Aeroplanes - Fire Protection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-20-02 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a fire protection concern on Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It highlights a potential issue with the red shipping cap left on the inlet port of electronic equipment bay smoke detectors, specifically part number 2156-756A. The bulletin does not mandate corrective action but provides guidance to operators.

Mar 12, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0050

[Correction] Fuselage — Main Deck Cargo Crossbeams — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0050 is a corrective directive addressing inspection and repair of the main deck cargo crossbeams on Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes, specifically models A300 F4-605R and A300 F4-622R with manufacturer serial numbers 805 to 872 inclusive. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions for damage found between frame 48 and frame 54 on the right-hand side of the fuselage. An optional modification is provided to terminate the need for repetitive inspections.

Mar 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-04

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation on 2020-03-11. It applies to RRJ-95 aircraft with specific door arm part numbers and manufacturing serial numbers from 95007 to 95179. The directive addresses issues with the Emergency exit door and emergency escape slide system, focusing on the automatic door opening system EPAS.

Mar 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95RRJ-95

EASA SIB SW-20-01

Robinson R44 and R66 Helicopters - Electrical Power System - Battery Electrolyte Leakage

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-20-01 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential electrolyte leakage issues in the electrical power systems of Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters. The bulletin specifically concerns certain lead acid batteries manufactured by Concorde Battery, Inc., identified by Robinson part numbers B237-4 for the R44 and B237-7 and B237-8 for the R66 models. It informs operators about the leakage risk without mandating corrective action through an airworthiness directive.

Mar 11, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0055

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0071

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0055 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on aircraft including Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 models. It mandates updated maintenance tasks, life limits, and software modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and address safety concerns related to high pressure turbine structures, rotor disc anomalies, bearing failures, and engine control software. The directive consolidates and supersedes previous ADs related to these engines.

Mar 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1BBoeing 737-8Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2020-0054

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0199

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0054 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic locking function of the spoiler servo control (SSC) units installed on the blue and yellow hydraulic circuits to ensure continued safe flight control. This directive addresses a failure mode related to a sheared seal on the blocking valve of the SSC that could reduce aircraft control during engine-out takeoff conditions.

Mar 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2020-0052

Fuselage — Satellite Communications Antenna Doubler — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0052 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A319 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-111 through A319-133 with certain exceptions. It mandates inspection and replacement of the satellite communications (SATCOM) antenna doubler on the fuselage to address potential structural integrity issues. The directive applies to aircraft without specific Airbus modifications or service bulletin embodiments that mitigate the issue.

Mar 10, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319