EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0218

Oct 12, 2020

Fuselage — Cabin Swift Broadband Antenna Doubler — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0218 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A319 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-111 through A319-133 with certain exceptions. It addresses the inspection and replacement of the cabin swift broadband antenna doubler installed in the fuselage to ensure structural integrity. The directive mandates a special detailed inspection and replacement of the antenna doubler to prevent potential widespread fatigue damage.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A319

EASA AD 2020-0219

Oct 12, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 – Certification Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0219 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Variation 7.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0207

Oct 10, 2020

Wings — Spoiler Actuators and Fittings — Inspection

The document titled Wings — Spoiler Actuators and Fittings — Inspection is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the Airbus A400M to issue their own legally binding ADs.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2020-35

Oct 9, 2020

Flight Controls – Roll Control Input-Modules (RCIMs) Incorrect Installation

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-35 addresses incorrect installation of Roll Control Input-Modules (RCIMs) on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 9002 through 9998, 60005 through 60007, 60013, and 60015 through 60019. The directive mandates updated maintenance procedures to ensure proper RCIM orientation and function, preventing potential loss of aircraft control due to misrigged multi-function spoilers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD CF-2020-36

Oct 9, 2020

Flight Controls — Software Update

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-36 titled 'Flight Controls — Software Update' mandates a software update for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive addresses specific serial numbers within these models to ensure continued airworthiness. The update targets the primary flight control computer (PFCC) and remote electronic unit (REU) software systems.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA SIB CASA-2020-09

Oct 9, 2020

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW901A and PW901C Auxiliary Power Units - Fires

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2020-09 addresses fire risks associated with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW901A and PW901C auxiliary power units (APUs). It highlights issues with the starter clutch mechanism that can lead to APU fires, affecting aircraft equipped with these APUs. The alert provides safety information relevant to owners, operators, and maintainers of these units.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2020-20-13

Oct 9, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-26-22

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-13 is a final rule superseding AD 2018-15-04 and applies to General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 model turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 disks to prevent uncontained disk failures. The directive expands the population of affected disks and retains required inspections to enhance engine safety.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric CF6-80A
General Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD US-2020-20-10

Oct 8, 2020

Fuselage - Fuselage Frame - Inspections / Repair

Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-10 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This directive requires inspections and repairs of the fuselage frame at station 1640 to detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise structural integrity. It expands upon previous inspection requirements to enhance safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757200200CB300

EASA AD US-2020-20-17

Oct 8, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-07-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-20-17 is a final rule affecting all General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. This directive addresses an unsafe condition caused by potential failure of the MN4 integrated circuit in the FADEC, which can lead to loss of engine thrust control and uncommanded high thrust. The AD requires operators to prohibit dispatch if certain engine status messages appear and mandates revisions to the minimum equipment list (MEL) to include these dispatch restrictions.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GE90
Boeing 777

EASA AD CF-2020-34

Oct 7, 2020

Flight Controls — Rudder Actuator Bracket — Cracked or Missing Nuts

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-34 addresses a safety issue affecting De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8 series aeroplanes, including models DHC-8-102 through DHC-8-315 and DHC-8-400 series. The directive mandates inspection of the rudder actuator bracket mounting nuts for cracks or missing nuts that could compromise the rudder control system. This AD aims to ensure continued safe flight operations by preventing potential loss of directional control.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-102
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-103
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-106
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-201
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-202
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-203
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-301
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-311
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-315
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-400

EASA AD CF-2020-33

Oct 7, 2020

Navigation - Flight Management System - Wrong Magnetic Heading Displayed due to Outdated Magnetic Variation Tables

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-33 addresses an issue affecting Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20003 through 20407, equipped with FMC-5000 Flight Management Computers. The directive identifies that outdated magnetic variation tables in the Flight Management System can cause incorrect magnetic heading displays on flight instruments. This can compromise navigation accuracy and safety during flight operations.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD 2020-0217-E

Oct 6, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings – Cyclic Stick Grip UP/DOWN Hoist Control Switch – Operational Limitation / Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0217-E is an emergency directive issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B, BA, B1, B2, D and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2 models. It addresses a safety issue related to the UP/DOWN switches for rescue hoist control installed on Dunlop cyclic stick grips with Part Number AC66444. The directive mandates operational limitations and amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to prevent unintended activation of the rescue hoist cable cutter function.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 D
Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2

EASA AD 2015-0147R1

Oct 6, 2020

Propellers — Propeller Assembly — Inspection

The document titled 'Propellers — Propeller Assembly — Inspection' is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no such propellers are currently in civil service, and therefore no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to relevant military authorities and design approval holders.

Other

Ratier-Figeac FH385
Ratier-Figeac FH386

EASA AD 2020-0216

Oct 6, 2020

Superseded by EASA ADR 2021-0182

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2021-0182 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aeroplane. Since there are no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD exists, and this record is provided for informational purposes only. The document advises that applicable ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the responsible military authorities depending on the country of registration.

Other

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2020-0214

Oct 6, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all configurations and serial numbers of Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including modification M1000 (F8X). It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Dassault Falcon 7X

EASA AD 2020-0215

Oct 6, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0215 is an amendment affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Chapter 5-40, Revision 14, of the Dassault Falcon 10 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness Directive

Dassault Falcon 10

EASA AD 2008-0072-CN

Oct 5, 2020

CANCELLED: Air Conditioning — Pressurization Control Regulating Valve — Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0072-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on 2020-10-05. It applies to all certified Dassault Aviation Falcon models including Falcon 10, Falcon 20 series, Falcon 50, Falcon 900 series, and Falcon 2000 series aircraft. The directive cancels the previous AD 2008-0072 which required repetitive checks of the pressurization control regulating valve's overpressure capsule.

Airworthiness Directive

Dassault Falcon 10
Dassault Falcon 2000
Dassault Falcon 900EX
Dassault Fan Jet Falcon
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 20
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 20GF
Dassault 200
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 50
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 900
Dassault Aviation Falcon 10
Dassault Aviation Falcon 20
Dassault Aviation Falcon 50
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900
Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000

EASA AD CF-2015-01R2

Oct 5, 2020

Engine Indicating - Incorrect Engine Torque Indication

Airworthiness Directive CF-2015-01R2 is issued by Transport Canada concerning Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A engines installed on AW119MKII helicopters. The directive addresses incorrect engine torque indication caused by axial migration of bearings in the engine torque sensing gear, which can lead to undetected over-torque conditions. This revision updates compliance requirements to include an operating hours limit for bearing replacement.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B
AgustaWestland AW119MKII

EASA AD 2020-0208

Oct 5, 2020

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0208 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 900 series engines, specifically the Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 models. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft, part number FW20677, due to detected cracks in interstage spacers between IPC discs. It mandates repetitive on-wing and in-shop inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900

EASA AD 2020-0209

Oct 5, 2020

Fuselage — Wing-to-Fuselage Fillet Fairing Adjustable Rods — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-243, A330-343, and A330-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 1889, 1891, and 1893 through 1899. The directive addresses corrosion issues found on the wing-to-fuselage fillet fairing adjustable rods, which are critical components for aerodynamic fairing between the wing and fuselage.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A330