EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB HQ-18-09R1

Sep 1, 2020

Aircraft Structures — Alodine Coating

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: HQ-18-09 R1 titled "Aircraft Structures — Alodine Coating" provides information about an approved alternative method of compliance (AMOC) for FAA airworthiness directives and previously approved AMOCs that require the use of Alodine coating on FAA type certificated aircraft, engines, and propellers. This bulletin applies broadly to all such aircraft and related components where Alodine is mandated. The AMOC permits the use of Henkel's renamed Bonderite products as a direct substitute for the former Alodine products without changing the product's protective properties.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2020-16-10

Sep 1, 2020

Seat Belt Shoulder Harness - Inspection / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, including Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412, 412CF, and 412EP. The directive focuses on the removal and inspection of specific shoulder harness seat belt comfort clips with part numbers D7LZ-6560286-A, D7LZ-6560286-B, and 504636-401. It aims to prevent interference with the seat belt inertia reel that could compromise occupant safety during emergency landings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
  • Bell Textron Inc. 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205A1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 205B
  • Bell Textron Inc. 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. 214B1
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412CF
  • Bell Textron Inc. 412EP

EASA SIB 2015-16R3

Aug 31, 2020

Simferopol Flight Information Region

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-16R3 is an operations bulletin addressing the Simferopol Flight Information Region (FIR). It informs aviation professionals about the availability of six ATS routes within the Simferopol FIR over the high seas for civil aircraft flight planning, based on Ukrainian air navigation service provisions. The bulletin highlights ongoing safety considerations due to conflicting aeronautical information from Russia and Ukraine.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD CF-2020-28

Aug 28, 2020

Landing Gear — Nose Wheel Steering System — Un-Commanded Nose Wheel Deviation

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-28 addresses the nose wheel steering system on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4608. This directive mandates modifications to prevent un-commanded nose wheel deviations that could lead to loss of directional control. It supersedes a previous directive issued in 2013.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401
  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-402

EASA SIB CASA-2020-07

Aug 27, 2020

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. DHC-8 300/400 Aeroplanes - B/E Aerospace Crew Oxygen Mask

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2020-07 addresses an issue with B/E Aerospace crew oxygen masks on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. DHC-8 300 and 400 series aeroplanes. The alert informs operators that some full face crew oxygen masks may be difficult to remove from their stowage cup assemblies due to non-radiused latch tabs. This safety alert provides guidance to improve mask accessibility during emergencies.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2020-18-08

Aug 27, 2020

Powerplant - Engine Air Induction Hoses - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-08 supersedes AD 2019-12-18 and applies to Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 II helicopters equipped with orange silicone engine air induction hoses part number A785-31. This directive mandates inspections and replacement of these hoses due to risks of separation between the hose's inner and outer layers, which could cause engine airflow blockage and potential helicopter control loss.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R44 II

EASA AD US-2020-17-02

Aug 26, 2020

Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

The document titled "Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive affecting certain Boeing 747-8, 747-8F, and 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model engines. It addresses the unsafe condition caused by the presence of Kathon FP 1.5 biocide in fuel tanks or engines, which can lead to engine control malfunctions and thrust anomalies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2020-17-04

Aug 26, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings - Passenger Service Units and Lanyard Assemblies on the Life Vest Panels - Installation

The Equipment / Furnishings - Passenger Service Units and Lanyard Assemblies on the Life Vest Panels - Installation is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-17-04) that applies to certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD addresses the installation of lanyard assemblies on passenger service units (PSUs) and life vest panels to prevent detachment during survivable accidents. It supersedes a previous directive and mandates additional installation requirements for five specific airplanes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737300400500

EASA AD 2020-0189

Aug 25, 2020

Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Post Flight Report — Check

The document titled Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Post Flight Report — Check is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, so no public AD exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own applicable ADs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD ISR-I-53-2019-12-6R2

Aug 25, 2020

Loading Restrictions due to 9G Barrier Manufacturing Non-Compliance

Loading Restrictions due to 9G Barrier Manufacturing Non-Compliance is a regulatory document addressing loading limitations on Boeing 737 aircraft modified under Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd and associated STCs including CAA Israel STC SA136, SA160, SA299, and EASA STCs 10015542, 10016227, EASA.IM.A.S.01426, and EASA.IM.A.S.02479. The document highlights issues related to non-compliance in the manufacturing of 9G barriers installed on these aircraft. It applies specifically to Boeing 737 models equipped with these modifications.

Safety Directive
  • Boeing 737
  • Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA136
  • Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA160
  • Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA299

EASA AD 2014-0223R1

Aug 25, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — ALS Part 1 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0223R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing maintenance requirements for Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Certification Maintenance Requirements outlined in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-525, part of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by specifying mandatory maintenance tasks and intervals for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F27 Mark 050
  • Fokker F27 Mark 0502
  • Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD 2020-0188

Aug 24, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Cabin Seat Tracks — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0188 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of non-certified ANCRA cabin seat tracks installed on specific serial numbers of these aircraft models to ensure safety during emergency landings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dassault Falcon 2000
  • Dassault Falcon 7X
  • Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD CF-2018-32R1

Aug 21, 2020

Superseded by TCCA AD CF-2022-37

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-32R1 is an amendment affecting MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600 series aircraft, including CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. It addresses issues with the autopilot altitude capture modes during engine failure conditions that may cause airspeed to drop below safe limits. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include specific limitations and abnormal procedures related to velocity decay during low-level altitude capture in one engine inoperative scenarios.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2020-0187

Aug 21, 2020

Tail Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0187 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 models. It mandates inspections and dimensional checks of specific forged tail rotor blades with part numbers 350A33-3002-02 through 350A33-3002-05 to detect fatigue cracks and ensure continued airworthiness. The directive also prohibits rework or repair of affected blade areas and requires replacement or corrective actions based on inspection results.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2019-0101R1

Aug 20, 2020

Powerplant — Breather Drains Mast Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0101R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the breather drains mast assembly on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines, primarily installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive targets specific part numbers FW29847, KH31996, and the improved part KH83453, focusing on preventing cracks that could compromise the engine firewall. It mandates repetitive inspections and eventual replacement with an improved assembly to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0186

Aug 20, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0099

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0186 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It addresses a safety concern related to cracks and fractured attachment screws in the upper vertical fin spar, which could lead to in-flight separation and loss of control. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD US-2020-14-03

Aug 20, 2020

Wings - Strut to Wing Diagonal Brace & Nacelle Support Overwing Fitting - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-14-03 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the strut to wing diagonal brace and the nacelle support overwing fitting to detect fatigue cracking. The directive includes visual, ultrasonic, and magnetic inspections depending on airplane configuration to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737300400500

EASA AD US-2020-16-11

Aug 19, 2020

Engine - Cross-Flow Cylinder Assembly - Inspection / Modification / Replacement

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-16-11 is a final rule addressing Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. reciprocating AvGas engines, including models GTSIO-520 series, IO-550 series, IOF-550 series, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550 series, and TSIOF-550 series, equipped with certain cross-flow cylinder assemblies. This directive responds to in-flight engine failures caused by fractured cross-flow cylinder assemblies. It mandates inspection and, if necessary, modification or replacement of these assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, GTSIO-520
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IOF-550
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-550
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOF-550

EASA AD CF-2020-21R1

Aug 19, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Incorrectly Manufactured Emergency Flotation System Supply Hoses

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-21R1 addresses incorrectly manufactured emergency flotation system (EFS) supply hoses installed on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected EFS supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of helicopter floats during emergency water landings. This directive applies to all serial numbers of Bell 429 helicopters equipped with certain EFS kits manufactured before July 2019.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD 2020-0185

Aug 19, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0054

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0185 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters equipped with specific emergency flotation kits. It addresses the risk of inadvertent activation and deployment of the emergency life raft during flight due to issues with certain life raft reservoirs and actuator cables. The directive mandates inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139