EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2016-0261R1

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguisher Bottles — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0261R1 is a regulatory update addressing fire extinguisher bottles installed on Leonardo S.p.A. A109LUH, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of fire extinguisher bottles Part Number 27300-1 due to a risk of fractured bypass outlet assemblies that could impair fire suppression capability in the engine area.

Feb 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109LUHLeonardo A109ELeonardo A109SLeonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2020-0024

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0027

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0024 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Airworthiness Limitation Items and Safe Life Items as specified in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-623 issue 19. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to implement maintenance tasks and life limits defined in the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section.

Feb 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD US-2020-02-12

Flight Controls - Electro-Mechanical Actuators - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-12 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of certain electromechanical actuators (EMAs) on flight controls due to wire harness chafing that could cause wire damage and potential fire hazards. This directive expands previous requirements to include all Model 787 airplanes and adds a new requirement to identify EMA part numbers for replacement if affected.

Feb 11, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787

EASA AD 2020-0023

Equipment & Furnishings — Life Raft / Cylinder Rod — Inspection / De- Activation / Modification

The document titled Equipment & Furnishings — Life Raft / Cylinder Rod — Inspection / De-Activation / Modification is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to Airbus A400M aeroplanes. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own applicable ADs.

Feb 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2020-0020-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0090

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0020-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the risk of un-commanded engine in-flight shutdowns caused by liquid spillage on the ENG START panel or ECAM Control Panel in the flight deck. The directive mandates amendments to the Airbus A350 Airplane Flight Manual to include procedures for handling liquid spillage in the cockpit.

Feb 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0021

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Hub Pitch Control Rod — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0021 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor hub pitch control rod on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of affected tail rotor hub assemblies with part numbers 332A33-0001-05 or 332A33-0001-06 to prevent loss of yaw control due to hydraulic fluid contamination. The directive also introduces a modification with improved assemblies to terminate repetitive inspections.

Feb 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0279R1

Fire Protection — Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0279R1 is an amendment addressing fire protection issues related to cargo compartment fire extinguishing pipes on Airbus A320 series aeroplanes, including models A320-214, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-271N. The directive mandates inspection and modification of the cargo fire extinguishing pipes to ensure sufficient clearance and prevent wear or chafing that could reduce fire extinguishing effectiveness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers listed in the directive's appendix.

Feb 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0019

Fuselage — Lateral Window Frame Upper Fastener Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0019 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the lateral window frame upper fastener holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific serial numbers except those with certain Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

Feb 5, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0018

Engine Fuel & Control — Hydro-mechanical Metering Units — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0018 is an official directive addressing the removal from service of certain hydro-mechanical metering units (HMU) installed on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines, commonly found on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates replacement of affected HMUs due to a risk of fuel valve jamming caused by manufacturing tool markings. This AD ensures continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected engines.

Feb 4, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA SIB 2020-03

Data Link Exemptions and Flight Plans

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-03 is a regulatory document addressing data link exemptions and flight plan filing requirements for aircraft operating under Commission Regulation (EC) 29/2009. It applies to Member States, aircraft operators, and Air Traffic Service providers affected by these regulations. The bulletin clarifies exemption conditions for Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) ATN VDL Mode 2 equipage and provides guidance on how exemption status should be indicated in flight plans.

Feb 3, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2020-0017

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0017 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of hoist assemblies on PZL W-3A helicopters. It specifically targets the stainless steel cable with Part Number 712952 installed in Collins Aerospace Electric Hoists, Part Number 76378-500. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect wear and potential failure of the cable near the swaged terminal.

Jan 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3A

EASA AD CF-2019-33R1

Landing Gear — Trailing Arm Assembly Axle Bore Corrosion

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-33R1 addresses corrosion issues in the trailing arm assembly axle bore of the main landing gear on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 9001 through 9879, 9998, and 60001 and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections, rework, and paint replacement to prevent potential landing gear collapse caused by corrosion due to improper contaminant removal during manufacturing.

Jan 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2020-0016

Pneumatic — Engine Bleed Air Supply System High Pressure Valves — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with the engine bleed air supply system high pressure valves, specifically certain part numbers of high pressure bleed valves installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates modification or replacement of these valves to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 30, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0014

Enhanced Avionics System — Software Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes that have embodied modification M1000 (Falcon 8X) and either modification M1745 or Service Bulletin 7X-430. The directive mandates a one-time check of the avionics system software version and CD-ROM on board to ensure the correct EASy III software version is installed. It addresses potential safety risks from incorrect software loading that could affect aircraft guidance and operational safety.

Jan 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7X

EASA AD 2020-0013

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK helicopter models. It specifically targets the replacement of certain umlaut engineering GmbH Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers with manufacturing defects that could render them inoperative. The affected helicopter models include AS 332, AS 365, EC 155, EC 175, EC 225, SA 330, SA 365, EC135, EC635, MBB-BK117, AB139, AB 204, AB 205, AB 212, AB 412, AS-61, AW139, AW169, AW189, and PZL W-3A series helicopters.

Jan 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AS-61Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3AAirbus Helicopters EC 175Airbus Helicopters SA 365Airbus Helicopters EC635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Leonardo AB139Leonardo AB 204Leonardo AB 205Leonardo AB 212Leonardo AB 412Leonardo AS-61Leonardo AW139Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW189WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2020-0015

Fuel — Roll-over Valves — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses a manufacturing non-conformity in roll-over valves with part number 510397-4 that may cause fuel leakage during an aircraft roll-over or hard landing. The directive mandates replacement of affected roll-over valves to prevent potential post-impact fires.

Jan 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2019-23-16

Wings - Left and Right Upper Wing Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-16 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the left and right upper wing skin to detect cracks that could lead to fuel leaks and compromise structural integrity. It requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) and general visual inspections along with necessary repairs.

Jan 29, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-100Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200CBoeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD US-2019-25-20

Flight Controls - Elevator Booster Actuator - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-20 is a final rule addressing Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and various C-130 model airplanes, including restricted and amateur category types. This directive mandates inspections of the elevator booster actuator assemblies due to reported hydraulic fluid leaks caused by fatigue cracks in the actuator cylinders. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by requiring part number identification, repetitive ultrasonic inspections, and replacement of cracked assemblies.

Jan 28, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin C-130

EASA SIB 2019-15R1

Flight Recorders on Small Rotorcraft

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2019-15R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the installation of flight recorders on small rotorcraft certified under CS-27, JAR-27, FAR-27, or equivalent regulations. It promotes the use of flight data recorders, including both crash-protected and lightweight types, to enhance safety by recording flight data continuously from take-off to landing. The bulletin applies to type certificate and supplemental type certificate holders, owners, and operators of small rotorcraft not currently required by air operations rules to carry flight recorders.

Jan 27, 2020
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2016-07-07

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a decision by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2016-07-07. This FAA AD applies to all Boeing 757 airplanes except those modified with a Flammability Reduction System (FRS) and requires modification of the fuel quantity indicating system to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank. EASA decided not to adopt FAA AD 2016-07-07 due to insufficient data to justify the required actions for European operators.

Jan 23, 2020
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757