EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2019-25-14

Stringer Splices and Skin Splice Straps - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-14 mandates repetitive inspections for certain Boeing 777-300ER and 777F series airplanes. This directive addresses widespread fatigue damage in fuselage stringers, stringer splices, and skin splice straps by requiring detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections along with applicable corrective actions. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft models.

Jan 8, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-300ERBoeing 777F

EASA AD US-2019-22-09

Fuselage - Main Landing Gear Aft Hanger Link Lug Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 787-8 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear aft hanger link lug fittings for fatigue cracking using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) techniques. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the affected aircraft by detecting and repairing cracks in these critical components.

Jan 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8

EASA AD US-2019-23-12

Wings - Fuel Tanks - Modification

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 236 (2019-23-12) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA that applies to all Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses fuel system safety by requiring modifications to the fuel tanks and associated components to prevent potential ignition sources. The directive mandates specific maintenance actions including applying sealant to fuel tank fasteners, replacing wire bundle clamps external to the fuel tanks, and installing Teflon sleeving under these clamps.

Jan 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD US-2019-25-13

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-12-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-13 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with specific low-pressure compressor (LPC) 1st-stage fan blades. This directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of these fan blades and requires replacement of any blades that fail inspection to prevent unsafe conditions. The AD was issued following an in-flight shutdown caused by multiple fan blade fractures.

Jan 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEngine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-25-17

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-16-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-17 is a final rule addressing Boeing 737 Next Generation series airplanes, specifically models 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER. It requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit selection of certain runways equipped with specific software combinations that cause display electronic unit software errors. The directive targets operations at seven specific runways in the U.S., Colombia, and Guyana to prevent display blanking during instrument approaches.

Jan 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD US-2019-23-11

Flight Controls - Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-11 is a final rule affecting all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. It requires revising the airplane flight manual by adding a supplement with new operating limitations and abnormal procedures related to loss of rudder or yaw damper. This directive addresses a safety issue identified after an inflight rudder shutdown caused lateral-directional oscillations.

Dec 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVI

EASA AD 2019-0316

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0236

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0316 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to emergency escape slides and rafts, specifically the inflation reservoirs which may have defective rupture disk assemblies. The directive mandates repetitive pressure checks of these inflation reservoirs to ensure proper functionality.

Dec 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2019-24-17

Wings - Lower Skin Fastener Holes - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-24-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Model MD-90-30 airplanes. It mandates inspections due to potential fatigue cracking in certain center wing stringers and lower skin fastener holes. The directive requires repetitive eddy current inspections and repairs if cracks are detected to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing MD-90Boeing MD-90-30

EASA AD 2019-0312

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0312 is an amendment concerning Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the removal of specific Aircraft Flight Manual Temporary Revisions (AFM TRs) related to emergency procedures that are no longer applicable after certain modifications. This directive applies to all manufacturing serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Dec 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0313

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0086

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0313 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH. The directive addresses the inspection and maintenance of the tail rotor actuator assembly, specifically focusing on bolts connecting the cardan-pivot joint with the piston rod, to prevent potential bolt failure. This AD mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopters.

Dec 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2

EASA SIB 2019-16R1

umlaut engineering GmbH - Hand-operated Fire Extinguishers — Removal from Service

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-16R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing hand-operated Halon-free fire extinguishers manufactured by umlaut engineering GmbH (formerly P3 Engineering GmbH) with part numbers P3APP003010A and P3APP003010C. These extinguishers, produced between March and July 2019, are installed on various aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A350, ATR 72, and several Airbus and Leonardo helicopters. The bulletin informs about a manufacturing defect that may cause the extinguishers to become inoperative under certain temperature conditions.

Dec 20, 2019
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0304R1

Engine — Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0304R1 is an operational restriction directive affecting Airbus A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes equipped with certain International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. It addresses the risk of damage and potential fracture of low pressure turbine (LPT) third stage blades, which could lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive applies to specific aircraft serial numbers and engine part numbers identified in the document.

Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0311

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0311 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hoses on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets specific part numbers of EFS semi-rigid cover assemblies to ensure proper inflation during ditching events. It mandates inspections to detect manufacturing defects that could block gas flow to flotation compartments.

Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2019-0064R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0139

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0064R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the emergency jettisoning mechanism of cabin lateral sliding plug doors on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and modifications to prevent jamming of the door jettisoning system, which could obstruct emergency evacuation. This directive applies to helicopters equipped with specific door modifications and supersedes previous related directives.

Dec 19, 2019
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 2019-0306

Air Conditioning — Dump Switch — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0306 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes, excluding serial numbers 1105 and lower. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to the air conditioning dump switch, specifically those with Part Number 7388475012 without a seal. It mandates modification of the affected switches to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDaher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD CF-2019-30R1

Compressor Turbine Blade Fracture due to Non-conforming CT Vane Installation

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-30R1 addresses compressor turbine blade fractures caused by non-conforming compressor turbine (CT) vane installations on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34, -34B, -34AG, -114, and -114A engines. This directive updates previous information and clarifies affected CT blade part numbers, focusing on engines with CT vanes repaired under Southwest Turbine Inc. repair specification STI 72-50-254. The directive aims to prevent power loss and in-flight shutdowns resulting from CT blade failures.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-100Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-30

EASA AD 2019-0308

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Leg / Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0308 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning the replacement of the nose landing gear leg pin on Aircraft Industries L-410 and L-420 aeroplanes. It addresses specific pin part numbers installed on the nose landing gear legs that have been found to cause steering malfunctions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAircraft Industries L 410Aircraft Industries 420 (Turbolet)Aircraft Industries L-410Aircraft Industries L-420

EASA AD 2019-0239R1

Power Plant — Engine Mount — Inspection / Placards & Markings — Aerobatics Manoeuvres Prohibited — Installation / Aircraft Flight Manual — Section Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0239R1 is an amendment addressing engine mount inspections and placard requirements for XtremeAir GmbH XA41 and XA42 aeroplanes. It focuses on engine mounts with Part Number XA42-7120-151 and updates limitations related to aerobatic manoeuvres in the Aircraft Flight Manual. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks and updates operational limitations accordingly.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLiftify Ug XA41Liftify Ug XA42XtremeAir XA41XtremeAir XA42