EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-05-24

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Latch Beam Firewall Insulation Blanket - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-24 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 777-200 series airplanes equipped with specific General Electric GE90 engine models. It requires the installation of a new insulation blanket on the latch beam firewall of each thrust reverser half to prevent potential engine fires. The directive also expands applicability to additional airplanes and mandates inspections for affected thrust reverser part numbers.

Mar 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200

EASA AD 2020-0068-E

Flight Controls — Rudder Control Cable Attachment Screws and Hinge Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0068-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection and possible replacement of rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts on all serial numbers of the L 23 Super-Blaník sailplanes. The directive targets specific part numbers related to rudder hinge bolts and control cable screws to ensure continued airworthiness. It mandates inspections to detect cracks or discrepancies that could lead to rudder control failure.

Mar 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBlanik Aircraft Cz L 23 Super BlanikLet L 23 Super-Blaník

EASA AD US-2020-04-14

Landing Gear - Wheel Speed Transducer Wiring Harness - Inspection / Replacement Airplane Flight Manuals and Quick Reference Handbooks - Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-14 is a final rule addressing Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the wheel speed transducer wiring harness, installation of wiring hardware, rerouting of the wiring harness on both brake assemblies, and revision of the Abnormal Procedures section in the airplane flight manual and quick reference handbook.

Mar 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight OpsHonda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD 2020-0066

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0217

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0066 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB engines, specifically models Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, Trent XWB-84, and Trent XWB-97. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Time Limits Manual revision dated 01 November 2019.

Mar 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2020-0067

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0091

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 07, which includes certification maintenance requirements and updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance limits and tasks.

Mar 23, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2020-05-28

Engine - Main Gearbox Assembly and Electronic Engine Control Software - Removal / Installation

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-28 is a final rule addressing International Aero Engines LLC PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM turbofan engines. It mandates the removal and replacement of the main gearbox (MGB) assembly and electronic engine control (EEC) software to prevent in-flight engine shutdowns caused by high-cycle fatigue fractures. This directive applies to engines operating on both ETOPS and non-ETOPS flights.

Mar 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD 2020-0065

Main Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0065 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blades on Leonardo A109A and A109AII helicopters. It specifically targets main rotor blades with Part Number 109-0103-01-115 due to reported internal corrosion issues. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and sets requirements for blade installation to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 20, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109ALeonardo A109AII

EASA SIB 2020-06

Use of DuPont Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-06 addresses the use of DuPont Kathon FP 1.5 biocide in turbine engine powered aircraft fuel systems. It highlights recent incidents involving engine thrust control loss linked to this biocide, emphasizing risks associated with overdosing and improper application. The bulletin applies to Type Certificate and Supplemental Type Certificate holders, maintenance personnel, aircraft owners and operators, and aerodrome operators.

Mar 20, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB 2020-05

Aircraft Maintenance Programme under Part-ML

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-05 is an informational document addressing the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) requirements under Part-ML for light aircraft such as gliders, balloons, airships, aeroplanes up to 2730 kg MTOM, and rotorcraft up to 1200 kg MTOM with up to 4 occupants not used by licensed air carriers. It clarifies the maintenance programme approval process and options introduced by Regulation (EU) 2019/1383, applicable from 24 March 2020, affecting continuing airworthiness management for these aircraft types.

Mar 19, 2020
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2020-04-19

Auto Flight - Mode Control Panel - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-19 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model 777 series airplanes, including 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F. It mandates replacement of certain mode control panels (MCP) with updated parts to prevent uncommanded altitude changes. This directive expands the applicability of the previous AD 2017-15-01 and adds new inspection and replacement requirements.

Mar 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-200LRBoeing 777-300Boeing 777-300ERBoeing 777F

EASA AD 2020-0064

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System / Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0064 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of emergency flotation systems and inflation hoses installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including MBB-BK117, EC 135, EC 120 B, EC 175, AS 332, AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected float supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of emergency flotation devices. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers as detailed in the associated service bulletins.

Mar 19, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus 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 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Airbus Helicopters EC 135Airbus Helicopters EC 175Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD US-2020-05-12

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a decision by EASA not to adopt FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-12, which applies to certain Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 aeroplanes. The FAA AD was issued following a landing incident involving the alpha limiter engaging during landing flare, leading to damage. EASA agrees with the FAA's safety concerns but determined that the required Airplane Flight Manual changes for EU-operated aircraft need to differ.

Mar 19, 2020
Agency DecisionSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIGulfstream GVII-G500Gulfstream GVII-G600

EASA AD 2020-0063

Flight Controls — Flaperon Control — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0063 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the flaperon control system on Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 series sailplanes and powered sailplanes. It specifically applies to all serial numbers of Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b, Ventus-2c, Ventus-2cM, and Ventus-2cT models. The directive mandates inspections to detect corrosion on the flaperon actuation push rod and associated components to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus SailplanesSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2aSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2bSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2cSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2cMSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2cT

EASA AD 2020-0058

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0058 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) protection on these aircraft, specifically targeting ELTs with Part Number 01N65900. The directive mandates a modification to improve protection against potential battery fires caused by current injection.

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

EASA AD 2020-0061

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It addresses issues with the windows jettisoning system on these helicopters, specifically targeting excessive friction between the window seal and airframe that could prevent window jettisoning during emergencies. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus Helicopters modifications already embodied.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0059

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0237

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0059 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211-524 series engines installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. It focuses on the low pressure turbine (LPT) Stage 1 discs with specific part numbers, requiring life reduction and removal from service of affected parts to prevent potential disc failure.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524Boeing 747Boeing 767

EASA AD 2020-0062-E

Tail Rotor — Hub / Blade Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0062-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor hub and blade assemblies on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It targets specific tail rotor blades with part number 212-010-750-133 that may have manufacturing defects. The directive mandates inspection and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD CF-2020-05

Wings — Cracking and Corrosion of Aileron Internal Structure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-05 addresses cracking and corrosion issues in the aileron internal structure of Viking Air Ltd. DHC-6 series aircraft, including all series from 1 through 400. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the structural integrity of the ailerons on these aircraft models.

Mar 17, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtViking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter)Viking Air DHC-6

EASA AD 2020-0060

Exhaust — Pressure Relief Latch Access Doors — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0060 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the pressure relief latch access doors and thrust reversers on these aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to improve thermal protection and prevent potential fire hazards.

Mar 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD CF-2020-04

Fuel — Accumulation of Electrostatic Charge Inside the Fuel Tank During Refueling

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-04 addresses the risk of electrostatic charge accumulation inside the fuel tank during refueling on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates modifications to the center wing box fuel line coupling to prevent potential fuel tank ignition. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11