EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2020-23

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Piccolo Duct Holes Not Conforming to Drawing Requirements

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-23 addresses non-conforming piccolo duct holes in the wing anti-ice system of MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, and CL-600-2D24. The directive identifies specific serial numbers affected by manufacturing deviations in piccolo duct bleed holes that could impair wing anti-ice protection. This AD mandates inspection and replacement of affected piccolo duct assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 26, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24

EASA AD 2020-0143

Engine Controls — Push-pull Control and Beta Switch — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0143 is an airworthiness directive addressing engine controls, specifically the push-pull control and beta switch, for GE Aviation Czech H80-200 and H85-200 engines installed on Aircraft Industries L 410 UVP-E20, L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO, and L 410 NG aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspections, adjustments, and replacements of specific push-pull control parts and beta switches to ensure safe engine operation and prevent uncommanded propeller reverse thrust. It applies to various engine groups defined by part numbers and configurations.

Jun 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85Aircraft Industries L 410 UVP-E20Aircraft Industries L 410 UVP-E20 CARGOAircraft Industries L 410 NG

EASA SD SD-2020-03

SUPERSEDED BY EASA SD-2021-04

EASA Safety Directive 2020-03 is a regulatory document issued to establish operational measures aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in commercial air transport. It applies to aircraft operators certified under Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and focuses on cleaning and disinfecting aircraft surfaces to minimize COVID-19 transmission risks. The directive addresses all commercial passenger flights, with specific attention to long haul flights lasting six hours or more.

Jun 25, 2020
Safety DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SD SD-2020-04

SUPERSEDED BY EASA SD-2021-05

EASA Safety Directive 2020-04 is a regulatory document issued to Third Country Operators authorized by EASA to perform commercial air transport of passengers to, from, or within the European Union. It mandates operational measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, focusing on cleaning and disinfection protocols for aircraft. The directive applies to all relevant commercial passenger flights, including long haul flights, to mitigate COVID-19 transmission risks onboard aircraft.

Jun 25, 2020
Safety DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0142

Tail Rotor Drive — Slider Assembly Pitch Control — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Tail Rotor Drive — Slider Assembly Pitch Control — Inspection / Replacement' is an airworthiness directive applicable to LEONARDO S.p.A. HELICOPTERS models A109 and A119. It addresses inspection and replacement procedures for the tail rotor drive slider assembly pitch control components to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive provides guidance on maintaining the integrity of these critical helicopter parts.

Jun 25, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109Leonardo A119

EASA AD 2020-0036R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0085

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0036R1 is an updated regulatory requirement issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain the structural integrity of these aircraft by following specified maintenance tasks and intervals.

Jun 24, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2020-11-01

Flight Controls - Primary Flight Control Actuation System Remote Electronics Unit - Software Update

The document titled "Flight Controls - Primary Flight Control Actuation System Remote Electronics Unit - Software Update" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-11-01. It applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes, also known as G650 and G650ER. The AD addresses a safety issue related to the primary flight control actuation system's linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT) mechanical disconnect monitor, which may fail to disconnect affected control surfaces during a failure event.

Jun 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenanceGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIGulfstream GVI

EASA AD 2017-0089R1

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Mast Upper Bearing — Lubrication / Main Rotor Mast Jet Oil Hose — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0089R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the lubrication and inspection of the main rotor mast upper bearing and main rotor mast jet oil hose on Airbus Helicopters AS 350, AS 355, and EC 130 models. It specifically targets main rotor mast jet oil hoses with Part Number 704A34-412-015 manufactured in or before the second trimester of 2017. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements to prevent bearing lubrication failure.

Jun 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2020-0140

Propeller — Gearbox Tooth Belt — Inspection / Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 4 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0140 is an amendment addressing the inspection, time limits, and maintenance checks of the propeller gearbox tooth belt on Stemme AG TSA-M powered sailplanes (models S6 and S6-RT) and ASP S15-1 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and possible re-identification of the tooth belts, along with implementation of revised life limits as specified in the applicable Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Stemme Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating maintenance requirements for these specific aircraft models.

Jun 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtStemme Ag ASPStemme Ag TSA-MStemme AG TSA-M S6Stemme AG TSA-M S6-RTASP S15-1

EASA AD US-2020-11-04

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Voice Command Warning System - Installation

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 99 (May 21, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes. It mandates the installation of a thrust reverser Voice Command Warning System (VCWS) to alert flight crews of thrust reverser malfunctions that could cause unintended acceleration during reverse thrust commands.

Jun 22, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenanceLearjet, 60Learjet 60

EASA AD US-2020-13-04

Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control Software Update / Fan Hub Stator Assembly Booster Outlet Guide Vanes - Replacement

The document titled "Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control Software Update / Fan Hub Stator Assembly Booster Outlet Guide Vanes - Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It mandates updating the electronic engine control (EEC) full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software and replacing a specific fan hub stator assembly booster outlet guide vane (BOGV) part on GEnx-2B engines to correct an unsafe condition.

Jun 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2020-0138

Flight Controls — Elevator Control Pushrod — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0138 is issued to address corrosion issues found in the elevator control pushrod of various Grob powered and sailplanes, including models such as ASTIR CS, TWIN ASTIR, and GROB G 103 series. The directive mandates inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the affected elevator control pushrod to ensure continued airworthiness and safe flight control operation.

Jun 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtE Aerospace Fischer Gmbh ASTIR CS TOPFiberglas Technik R. Lindner Grob SailplanesGrob ASTIR CSGrob TWIN ASTIRGrob G 103

EASA AD CF-2019-17R1

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear - Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-17R1 addresses corrosion issues on the main landing gear (MLG) of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates inspections, rectifications, and modifications of MLG outer cylinder assemblies, dressed shock strut assemblies, and trunnion pins to prevent potential MLG collapse due to corrosion. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of MLG components and updates previous applicability and compliance criteria.

Jun 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2C10Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2C11Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2D15Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2D24Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2E25

EASA AD CF-2020-22

Fuselage Structure — Inspection and replacement of fuselage struts

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-22 addresses inspection and replacement requirements for fuselage struts on Viking Air Ltd. DHC-2 Mk. I, Mk. II, and Mk. III aircraft. It mandates updated inspection procedures including visual, borescope, and non-destructive inspections to prevent structural failure caused by corrosion and damage to fuselage struts and airframe lugs. The directive also introduces improved strut part numbers with enhanced corrosion resistance.

Jun 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtViking Air DHC-2Viking Air DHC-2 Mk. IViking Air DHC-2 Mk. IIViking Air DHC-2 Mk. III

EASA AD 2020-0137

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Anti-Skid Harness Installation — Inspection

The document titled 'Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Anti-Skid Harness Installation — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the SAAB AB:2000 aircraft type. It addresses the inspection requirements for the installation of the main landing gear anti-skid harness to ensure proper functionality and safety. This directive is intended to maintain the airworthiness of the affected aircraft by verifying the integrity of critical landing gear components.

Jun 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 2000SAAB 2000

EASA AD 2020-0136

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0263

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It addresses the certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations as defined in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limit Document (TLD) Revision 13. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-400ATR 42-500

EASA SIB 2020-11

Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 Helicopters - Rescue Hoist Cable Failure

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing rescue hoist cable failure on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models equipped with Breeze Eastern 450 lb BL-29700 series hoists. The bulletin reports a cable failure during an in-flight test, identifies probable causes, and provides safety recommendations to prevent similar incidents. It emphasizes the importance of correct maintenance and operation of the hoist system to ensure safe human external cargo operations.

Jun 17, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB NM-20-11

Boeing 777 Airplanes - Autopilot System - Uncommanded Autothrottle Advancement

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-20-11 is an informational bulletin addressing the potential for uncommanded autothrottle advancement on Boeing 777 airplanes during ground operations. It highlights reports of unexpected throttle advancement caused by a short circuit in the takeoff/go-around switch wiring. The bulletin provides background on the issue and references Boeing service and operational guidance to mitigate the risk.

Jun 16, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2015-0090R1

Engine Controls — Electrical Wiring Harness — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0090R1 is a regulatory update addressing the electrical wiring harness modification for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines RTM 322-01/9 and RTM 322-01/9A engines, commonly installed on NH Industries NH90 military helicopters. The directive mandates corrective actions to prevent failures related to the inlet guide vane and variable stator vane resolver connectors, which can cause engine control issues and potential in-flight shutdowns. This AD applies to all serial numbers except those with SAFRAN modification C3064 incorporated during production or the applicable service bulletin modification.

Jun 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran RTM 322NH Industries NH90

EASA AD 2017-0188R1

Fuselage — Frame 94 Upper Shell — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0188R1 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding MSN 0162 and 0167 and those with Airbus modification 74725 incorporated in production. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage frame 94 upper shell to detect and address potential structural damage. It also provides an optional terminating modification to eliminate the need for repetitive inspections.

Jun 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861