EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-04-01

Engine - LP10 Oil Supply Tube & Fuel Oil Cooler - Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-01 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1525G, PW1521G-3, PW1524G-3, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of the LP10 oil supply tube and the fuel oil cooler (FOC) due to reports of in-flight shutdowns caused by oil leaks at their connection. This directive aims to prevent engine fires and damage to aircraft.

Feb 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW1500GPratt & Whitney PW1900G

EASA AD US-2020-03-10

Fuselage - Fairing Panel 194E, Wheel Well Panel 193D & Support Structure - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-10 addresses The Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes, excluding the 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for the lower aft wing-to-body fairing panel 194E, wheel well panel 193D, and their support structures due to reported in-flight separation caused by worn or damaged nutplates.

Feb 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD 2020-0034

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0102

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 07, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement intervals.

Feb 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2020-02-23

Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Pull Cables - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-23 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus Helicopters models AS350B series and AS355 series equipped with emergency float kits. It mandates repetitive inspections of the pull cable installation on the emergency float kits to ensure proper activation of the float inflation system. This directive aims to prevent asymmetric float inflation or failure to deploy, which could lead to capsizing during water landings.

Feb 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS350BAirbus Helicopters AS355

EASA AD 2020-0027R1

Flight Controls — Aileron, Elevator and Rudder Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0027R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators (EHAs) for the aileron, elevator, and rudder flight controls on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aircraft. The directive mandates insulation resistance checks and corrective actions for affected EHAs to ensure continued safe operation of these flight control components.

Feb 21, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2005-0035-CN

CANCELLED: Landing Gear - Main Undercarriage Structure - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2005-0035-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the inspection of the main landing gear cylinder torque link attachment lugs on Piper Aircraft PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft include various PA-28 models and the PA-32-260, with specific serial numbers detailed in the directive. This cancellation reflects updated safety assessments and improved inspection procedures.

Feb 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)Piper PA-28Piper PA-32

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-03

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a Russian Federation Federal Air Transport Agency Airworthiness Directive issued on 2020-02-28 concerning the RRJ-95 aircraft. It addresses mandatory corrective actions related to the emergency exit door and emergency escape slide system, focusing on additional operational tests and inspections to ensure proper functionality and airworthiness support.

Feb 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95RRJ-95

EASA AD 2020-0030

Fuselage — External Fuselage Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency that applies to Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the external fuselage skin panels at frame 34 underneath the fairing structure between stringer 43 left-hand and right-hand sides. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected fuselage area.

Feb 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0031

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0112

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0031 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to passenger oxygen masks that may stick and fail to fully inflate after exposure to high ground temperatures. The directive mandates replacement of affected passenger oxygen masks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0032

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0238

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0032 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of triple reed contact switches (P/N 1940420026) installed on passenger doors to prevent corrosion-related failures. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure the proper function of door mechanisms critical for evacuation safety.

Feb 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2020-03-20

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-02-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-20 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing aircraft models including MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, all 737-8 and 737-9, all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER series, certain 747-400 and 747-400F, certain 757 and 767, and all 777 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit operations requiring less than 0.3 required navigational performance (RNP) within a specified geographic area for airplanes equipped with a Collins GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR) with certain software versions. The AD was issued due to reports of loss or degradation of GPS data affecting positional accuracy.

Feb 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 717Boeing 737Boeing 747Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Boeing MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-11FBoeing 717-200Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ERBoeing 747-400Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2020-02-11

Electrical Power - Static Inverters - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-11 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 412 and 412EP helicopters. It mandates the replacement of certain static inverters with improved versions to correct unsafe conditions caused by inverter failures. The directive applies specifically to static inverters with part numbers 412-375-079-101 or 412-375-079-103 having serial numbers 29145 or higher.

Feb 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Helicopter Textron 412Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP

EASA AD US-2020-01-55

Engine - Interstage Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-01-55 addresses certain General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines installed on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This directive mandates the removal from service of specific interstage seals, part numbers 2505M72P01 and 2448M33P01, due to a risk of uncontained high-pressure turbine failure. The directive aims to prevent engine damage and potential loss of the airplane caused by high-energy debris release.

Feb 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90Boeing 777-300ER

EASA AD 2020-0029

Engine — Mechanical Fuel Pump Spacer — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0029 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH S 1800 and S 2100 engines. It applies to engines equipped with the BCD lever fuel pump Part Number 05 200 401B, commonly installed on powered sailplanes such as the Scheibe SF 25 C, Fournier RF 5, and Diamond H 36. The directive addresses a mechanical fuel pump spacer issue that could affect engine performance.

Feb 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSauer Flugmotorenbau S 1800Sauer Flugmotorenbau S 2100Scheibe SF 25 CFournier RF 5Diamond H 36

EASA AD US-2020-02-16

Fuselage - Lower Skin of the Fuselage Skin Lap Splices - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-16 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the lower skin of the fuselage skin lap splices along the lower fastener row of a specific stringer lap splice on certain body station skin panels due to potential widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to detect and mitigate scratch cracks and fatigue cracking that could compromise structural integrity.

Feb 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200CBoeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD 2020-0026

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Carrier Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Bell 429 and 430 helicopters equipped with certain Goodrich rescue hoists. The directive mandates inspection of the hoist carrier assembly to detect incorrect assembly of the carrier retainer spring, which could lead to loosening of the carrier assembly and potential loss of human load. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and specific Goodrich hoist part numbers listed in the directive.

Feb 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429Bell 430

EASA AD 2020-0028

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Hinge Nut — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0028 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and replacement of thrust reverser hinge nuts on both engines to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive references Airbus Service Bulletin A350-78-P013 and Goodrich Service Bulletin RA35078-059 for detailed instructions.

Feb 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2020-02-18

Flight Controls - Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-18 is a final rule addressing all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Models GVI, GVII-G500, and GVII-G600 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual by attaching a supplement that includes new or revised operating limitations, abnormal procedures, and emergency procedures to mitigate risks associated with flight control surface shutdowns.

Feb 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIGulfstream GVIGulfstream GVII-G500Gulfstream GVII-G600

EASA AD 2020-0025

Nacelles / Pylons — Inboard and Outboard Pylon Drain System — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0025 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modifications 77710, 77711, 77712, and 77713 incorporated in production. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the inboard and outboard pylon drain systems to prevent potential fire hazards caused by hydraulic fluid leakage and clogged drain lines near the engine pylons.

Feb 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0012R1

Doors — Auxiliary Wing Landing Gear Doors — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0012R1 is an update addressing inspection requirements for the auxiliary wing landing gear doors on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of the right-hand and left-hand inboard hinge fittings of affected wing landing gear doors to detect cracks and prevent structural failure. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these parts and includes instructions for corrective actions and parts installation restrictions.

Feb 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380