EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2020-11

Flight Controls — Incorrectly Staked Directional Control Bellcrank Bearing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-11 addresses an issue with incorrectly staked directional control bellcrank bearings on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 through 57210, 57212 through 57344, 57346 through 57371, 57374 through 57377, and 57380. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper bearing staking and prevent reduced helicopter directional control. This AD incorporates Bell Alert Service Bulletin 429-19-50, Revision B, dated 19 December 2019.

Apr 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429Bell Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD 2020-0089

Nacelles / Pylons — Inboard Pylon Box at Rib 14 Fasteners — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0089 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. The directive addresses inspection and possible replacement of fasteners attaching the lateral panel to Rib 14 at the inboard pylon box for engines #2 and #3. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight detachment of the lateral panel.

Apr 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2019-0179R1

Navigation — Airborne Collision Avoidance System Display Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0179R1 is an update addressing the Rockwell Collins FDSA-6500 flight display software used in Textron Aviation B200, B300, and C90GTi aeroplanes, among others. The directive mandates software updates and operational changes to the Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) display to correct conflicting indications during Resolution Advisory scenarios. It applies to aircraft modified by specific Supplemental Type Certificates and production modifications involving the Collins FDSA-6500 system.

Apr 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Textron Aviation 200 (Super King Air)Textron Aviation 300 (Super King Air)Textron Aviation 525 (CitationJet)Textron Aviation 90 (King Air)Textron Aviation B200Textron Aviation B300Textron Aviation C90GTi

EASA AD 2017-0134R2

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gearbox Particle Detector / Oil Filter / Oil Cooler — Inspection Main Rotor Drive — Epicyclic Module — Replacement / Modification / Reduced Service Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0198 addresses time limits and maintenance checks for the main gearbox particle detector, oil filter, and oil cooler inspections, as well as replacement, modification, and reduced service life limits for the main rotor drive epicyclic module. This directive applies specifically to Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by updating inspection and replacement requirements.

Apr 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2020-0087

Doors — Side Stairway Door Locking Safety Mechanism — Inspection / Reconditioning / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0087 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225 models equipped with a left-hand side stairway door. The directive addresses the inspection, reconditioning, and modification of the side stairway door locking safety mechanism to prevent in-flight door opening incidents. It applies to all serial numbers except those already modified with specific Airbus Helicopters modifications.

Apr 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD US-2020-08-01

Engine - Fan Blades - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-08-01 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF34-1A, CF34-3A, CF34-3A1, CF34-3A2, CF34-3B, and CF34-3B1 turbofan engines. This directive requires the removal and replacement of specific fan blades identified by part and serial numbers due to an in-flight failure that caused an engine shutdown. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines.

Apr 15, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF34

EASA SIB BEA-2020-02

Yabora Industria Aeronautica ERJ-170 & ERJ-190 Aeroplanes - Operation in weather conditions with high concentration of ice crystals

The Yaborã Industria Aeronautica ERJ-170 & ERJ-190 Aeroplanes - Operation in weather conditions with high concentration of ice crystals is a Special Airworthiness Bulletin issued to inform operators of ERJ170-100, ERJ170-200, ERJ190-100, and ERJ190-200 aircraft about the risk of in-flight thrust loss when flying in weather with high ice crystal concentrations. This bulletin highlights the unique hazard posed by ice crystal icing, which is difficult to detect by radar and can affect engine performance. The document provides guidance but does not impose mandatory requirements or an Airworthiness Directive.

Apr 15, 2020
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB NM-20-06

Boeing 787 Aeroplanes - Electrical Power System - Lug Terminal Tracks

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-20-06 addresses electrical power system safety concerns on Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It highlights issues with inadequate protection covers on lug terminal tracks of P700 and P800 power panels, which may expose personnel to electrical shock risks. The bulletin provides information on affected power panels including P500, P600, P700, and P800 models installed on these aircraft.

Apr 14, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB SAFO20006

Boeing 787 Aeroplanes - Vacuum-Type Fall-Arrest Protection Systems and Paint Peeling Issues

SAFO 20006 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA addressing vacuum-type fall-arrest protection systems and paint peeling issues on Boeing 787 airplanes. It warns that UV ray damage can cause paint adhesion failures on the upper wing surfaces, leading to the failure of suction grip fall-arrest systems. This alert is relevant to all operators and maintenance providers of Boeing 787 aircraft.

Apr 14, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-07-51

[Final Rule] Engine - High Pressure Turbine 1st-Stage Disks - Removal

[Final Rule] Engine - High Pressure Turbine 1st-Stage Disks - Removal is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive addressing certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. It mandates the removal from service of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disks due to an uncontained disk failure event on an Airbus A321-231 powered by an IAE V2533-A5 engine. This directive aims to prevent potential engine damage, aircraft damage, and loss of the airplane caused by high-energy debris from disk failure.

Apr 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2020-09

Landing Gear — General — Nose Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear Components Repaired by Bombardier Repair Engineering Orders Affected by Specific Airworthiness Limitation.

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-09 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes, serial numbers 7003 through 8999. It addresses issues with nose landing gear (NLG) and main landing gear (MLG) components repaired by Bombardier Repair Engineering Orders that were missing specific airworthiness limitation structural deviation inspection requirements. The directive mandates verification and corrective actions to ensure compliance with revised life limits for these components.

Apr 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Bombardier CL-600-2B19

EASA AD US-2020-06-11

Main Rotor Control - Main Rotor Blade Upper Control Collective / Longitudinal Link Assembly - Removal / Life Limit

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-06-11 establishes a life limit for the main rotor blade upper control collective/longitudinal link assembly part number 600N7617-1 installed on MD Helicopters Inc. Model 600N helicopters equipped with a yaw stability augmentation system. This directive addresses the omission of a life limit in the maintenance manual for this aluminum link assembly. It aims to prevent fatigue failure that could lead to loss of main rotor blade pitch control and helicopter control.

Apr 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMd Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 600NMD Helicopters 600N

EASA AD 2020-0086

Tail Rotor — Hub Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0086 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tail rotor hub assembly on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and SA 330 models. It mandates inspections and repetitive replacements of affected flapping hinge components and spindle bolts to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor system. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Apr 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA SIB NE-20-05

Continental Aerospace Technologies 470, 520 and 550 Engines - Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-20-05 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential fatigue failure of camshaft gear teeth in Continental Aerospace Technologies 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating AvGas engines. It highlights the risk of in-flight engine power loss due to fractured camshaft gear teeth and introduces improved camshaft gear part number 656818 as a replacement for older, superseded part numbers. The bulletin applies to engine models O-470-U, IO-470, IO-520, L/TSIO-520, LIO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, TSIO-550, and TSIOL-550.

Apr 7, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2020-08

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Introduction of Safe Life Limit for Pneumatic Telescopic Duct

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-08 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses the Wing Anti-Ice (WAI) system on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It introduces a safe life limit for the pneumatic telescopic duct used in the WAI system to prevent failures that could affect aircraft safety. This directive mandates maintenance updates to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

Apr 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Bombardier CL-600-2C10Bombardier CL-600-2C11Bombardier CL-600-2D15Bombardier CL-600-2D24Bombardier CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2011-0164R3

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection

The document titled Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355. It addresses the inspection requirements for the tail rotor control stop screws to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopter models. The directive aims to prevent potential flight control issues related to the tail rotor system.

Apr 7, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD US-2020-04-15

Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision

The Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-04-15) that applies to all Boeing 757 and 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. It addresses reports of excessively high temperatures in the flight deck or cabin. The directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include new certificate limitations and operating procedures for managing hot flight deck or cabin conditions.

Apr 6, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 767-200Boeing 767-300Boeing 767-300F

EASA AD 2020-0083

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0083 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with certain Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). It applies to specific ELT part numbers installed on these aircraft, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied. The directive mandates a modification to improve ELT battery protection to prevent potential fire hazards.

Apr 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2020-05-25

Fuselage - Fuselage Frames - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 61 (March 30, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the aft cargo compartment fuselage frames, specifically at station 1460 frame web and inner chord between stringers, due to discovered cracking during maintenance. The directive requires repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections and applicable on-condition corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Apr 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200PFBoeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD 2020-0084

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Lever Switch Unit — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0084 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters. It mandates inspection of the collective lever switch units identified by specific part numbers and serial numbers to ensure the retaining rings of the cable cut switch guard are present and secure. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to inadvertent activation of the rescue hoist cable cut function.

Apr 3, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2