EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Equipment/Furnishings — Overhead Stowage Compartment — Handle Rod Disconnected

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-08 is a regulatory document addressing a safety issue in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive focuses on the overhead stowage compartments where the handle rod may become disconnected, potentially preventing access to emergency equipment. This AD applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and mandates corrective action to ensure safety.

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD CF-2026-09

Ice and Rain Protection — Engine Cowl Anti-Ice — Ejector Pipe Chafing

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-09 addresses ice and rain protection issues related to engine cowl anti-ice ejector pipe chafing on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the ejector pipe and seal to prevent ice accumulation and engine shutdown. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

EASA AD 2026-0029

Tail Rotor Drive — Tail Gear Box Input Flange — Functional Checks

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0029 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N models. It mandates repetitive functional checks on the tail gear box input flange, specifically part number 365A33500000, to ensure continued safe operation of the tail rotor drive system.

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155

EASA PAD 26-030

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitation Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-030 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It updates the Airworthiness Limitation Section Part 4, which covers System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and references Airbus A330 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 11.

Airbus A330

EASA PAD 26-028

Air Conditioning — Air Conditioning Pack — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-028 is a proposed directive addressing the inspection of the air conditioning pack exhaust plenum on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified to Falcon 8X standard. The directive targets specific exhaust plenum parts with Part Numbers 6112C020 and 6146C770 due to reported damage. It mandates inspections to ensure the structural integrity of the affected components.

Dassault Falcon 7X

EASA AD 2024-0215R1

Main Rotor — Hub Sleeves — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0215R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for main rotor hub sleeves on Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. It mandates repetitive inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected main rotor hub sleeves with part number 332A31-3071-00 and associated blade pins to prevent structural failure. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 225 LP helicopter.

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2026-0027

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0027 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks detailed in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2B2 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635 models. The directive updates mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness of these engines.

Safran ARRIUS 2

EASA AD 2026-0028

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0028 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft family. It addresses updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items. This directive mandates compliance with revised maintenance tasks and intervals to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0297R1

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE OXYGEN SYSTEMS SaS (Part of SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS): Portable Breathing Equipment — Removal From Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0297R1 is issued for Aerospace & Defense Oxygen Systems SaS Portable Breathing Equipment (PBE) Part Numbers 15-40F-11 and 15-40F-80 manufactured between November 2015 and March 2017. This directive mandates the removal from service of affected PBEs due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent oxygen delivery during use. The affected PBEs may be installed on any aircraft either during production or in-service modifications.

EASA PAD 26-029

Stabilizers — NACA Vent Intake Panel — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-029 is a proposed directive addressing Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, specifically models A330-202, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-302, A330-323, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941 with certain modifications. The directive focuses on modifying the NACA vent intake panel installation on the stabilizers to prevent potential fuel leaks. This action is intended to enhance safety by reducing the risk of fire due to lightning ignition.

Airbus A330

EASA AD 2026-0025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0025 is an amendment affecting Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 08 Issue 02. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and intervals approved by EASA.

Airbus A330

EASA AD 2026-0026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0026 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A340 series, including models A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -542, -642, and -643. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 related to Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items. This directive mandates compliance with revised maintenance tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

Airbus A340

EASA AD 2025-0294R1

B/E AEROSPACE FISCHER GmbH: Medical Seats — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0294R1 is issued for B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Medical Seats, specifically Part Number 9613-1-35-( ) with certain serial numbers. These seats are installed on helicopters including Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135, MBB-BK 117, Bell Textron Canada 429, and Bell Textron 412. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the swivel unit installed on these medical seats.

EASA PAD 26-026

Equipment / Furnishings — Personal Locator Beacons installed on Emergency Life-Rafts — Operational Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-026 is a proposed directive addressing the operational check of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) installed on emergency life-rafts of Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It applies to all serial numbers of EC 175 B helicopters and focuses on specific PLB part numbers U256M30T1001 and 704A45737082. The directive aims to ensure the functionality of these PLBs to enhance safety during emergency situations.

Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA PAD 26-027

Fuel — Quantity Indicating Placard — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-027 is a proposed directive addressing fuel quantity indicating placard modifications for Vulcanair P.68 "Victor" and P.68B "Victor" aeroplanes, serial numbers 1 to 182 inclusive. It targets specific fuel level indicators and placards to ensure accurate fuel quantity readings and warnings. The directive applies to aircraft with certain fuel tank configurations and requires updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual.

Vulcanair P.68

EASA SIB 2026-01

Safety Information Bulletin

Landing Gear - Degraded Anti-Skid Performance on Contaminated Runways

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-01 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing degraded anti-skid performance on contaminated runways for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11 model aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 55001 through 55388, 55390 through 55397, 55399, and 55402. The bulletin highlights safety concerns related to locked wheels and reduced braking performance under certain runway contamination conditions. It references related Transport Canada directives and service bulletins aimed at mitigating these risks.

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD 2025-0228R1

Feb 6, 2026

Standard Practices and Structures — DECOMATIC Titanium Bolts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0228R1 addresses the replacement of DECOMATIC titanium bolts used in the standard practices and structures of Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000, Falcon 7X, and Falcon 900EX aircraft. This directive focuses on ensuring the continued airworthiness and structural integrity of these aircraft models by mandating specific bolt replacements. It applies directly to operators and maintenance organizations responsible for these Dassault Falcon aircraft types.

Dassault Falcon 2000
Dassault Falcon 7X
Dassault Falcon 900EX

EASA AD US-2026-02-10

Feb 6, 2026

Water / Waste - Faucet Control Module - Inspections / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive US-2026-02-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It focuses on inspections and replacement of the faucet control module (FCM) in lavatory washbasins to prevent water leaks that could damage critical flight equipment. The directive mandates inspections, leak tests, installation of moisture management devices, and replacement of the FCM with an improved design.

Boeing 787

EASA AD CF-2026-07

Feb 5, 2026

Ice and Rain Protection — Engine Cowl Anti-Ice — Ejector Pipe Chafing

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-07 addresses ice and rain protection issues related to engine cowl anti-ice ejector pipe chafing on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of the ejector pipe and seal to prevent system degradation and engine shutdown. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft model.

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

EASA AD CF-2026-06

Feb 5, 2026

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Aft Door Mechanism — Lock Link Apex Pin/Bolt Fracture

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-06 addresses a fracture issue in the main landing gear aft door mechanism lock link apex pin/bolt on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and -402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of specific apex pins and bolts to prevent asymmetric main landing gear extension. It applies to aircraft equipped with part numbers 46852-1 and NAS6207-17D and introduces a new apex pin P/N 46857-1.