EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2019-37

SUPERSEDED BY CANADIAN AD CF-2020-41

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-37 is an emergency directive affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1524G, PW1521G-3, or PW1524G-3 engines. It introduces new operating limitations in the Aircraft Flight Manual to address engine in-flight shutdowns reported on these models. The directive mandates limiting engine N1 settings to 94% above 29,000 feet to prevent potential uncontained engine failures.

Oct 28, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2019-0266-E

Engine — Module 02 / Gas Generator — Service Life Calculation / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0266-E is an emergency directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 1A and 1A1 engines installed on helicopters such as the Airbus Helicopters AS355 N and AS355 NP. It mandates recalculating the service life of the gas generator module M02 due to a manufacturing non-conformity affecting high-pressure turbine blades and discs. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of affected parts based on recalculated service life limits.

Oct 25, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIUS 1Airbus Helicopters AS355 NAirbus Helicopters AS355 NP

EASA AD CF-2019-36

Stabilizers — Elevator Power Control Unit (PCU) Arm Fittings Insufficient Fillet Radius

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-36 addresses issues with the elevator power control unit (PCU) arm fittings on De Havilland DHC-8-400 series aircraft, specifically models -400, -401, and -402 with serial numbers 4001 and subsequent. The directive identifies nonconforming fillet radii on certain PCU arm fittings that could lead to premature fatigue failure and potential loss of elevator control. It mandates inspections and replacements to ensure airworthiness and safety.

Oct 25, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-400

EASA AD 2019-0265

Wings — Main Landing Gear Forward Pintle Bearing Lock Washer Tabs and Nuts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0265 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the main landing gear forward pintle bearing lock washer tabs and nuts to ensure proper installation and locking. The directive addresses a potential unsafe condition related to incorrect lock washer tab engagement that could lead to main landing gear collapse.

Oct 25, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD BR-2019-10-01

Instruments - Honeywell Primus EPIC Software - Installation

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2019-10-01 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates software updates for Honeywell Primus EPIC systems installed on Embraer S.A. ERJ 190 series aircraft. This directive applies to all serial numbers of ERJ 190-100 and ERJ 190-200 models equipped with specific versions of the Primus EPIC software. The directive addresses safety concerns related to erroneous engine parameter indications and autopilot anomalies.

Oct 24, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Embraer ERJ 190-100Embraer ERJ 190-200

EASA AD 2019-0264

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Bogie Beam — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0264 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of main landing gear bogie beams on Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific bogie beams with part numbers 50-1217001-03 and 50-1217001-04 that may have incorrect life limitations. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Oct 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2019-0263

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0132

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Limitation Manual (ALM) Revision 1, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance requirements specific to the SAAB 2000 aircraft.

Oct 22, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 2000SAAB 2000

EASA AD 2019-0261

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Turbine Blades — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0261 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of intermediate pressure turbine blades (IPTB) on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, commonly installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 variants and targets IPTB with specific part numbers known to be susceptible to sulphidation corrosion leading to cracking. It mandates removal and replacement of affected IPTB to ensure continued engine safety and reliability.

Oct 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2019-0260

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0108

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0108 is an informational document concerning Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines, which are currently not in civil service. This directive is intended for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, providing recommendations rather than legally binding requirements. The applicable airworthiness directives for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines are issued by the respective military authorities based on the country of registration.

Oct 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2019-0259

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2022-0107

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2022-0107 is an informational document regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It states that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, so no public Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists. The document serves as a recommendation to military authorities to issue their own ADs for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.

Oct 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2019-0258

Tail Rotor Drive — Titanium Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0258 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of titanium bolts, part number EN3740-060022F, installed on the tail rotor drive of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters. The directive requires a one-time inspection of these titanium bolts for potential defects due to improper heat treatment that could lead to hydrogen embrittlement. It applies to all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopter model.

Oct 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD 2019-0257

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0214

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0257 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including all configurations and serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 8. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Oct 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7X

EASA AD 2019-0256

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0211

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limit Document Revision 09. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing life limits and maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Oct 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-200ATR 42-300ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2019-0255

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0094

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0255 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the locking mechanisms on both right-hand and left-hand cargo doors to ensure proper operation and prevent potential in-flight cargo door loss. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC175 B model.

Oct 16, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2019-0254

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment is an informational airworthiness directive record concerning the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore no publicly available EASA Airworthiness Directive exists for this engine. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own applicable airworthiness directives.

Oct 15, 2019
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2019-0035R1

Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Electrical Harness — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0035R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and modification requirements for the electrical harness installation on Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253N aeroplanes. It targets specific aircraft serial numbers excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied in production. The directive aims to prevent potential fire or explosion risks caused by insufficient clearance between electrical harnesses and hydraulic pipes.

Oct 14, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2019-16-13

Fuel - Water and Fuel Scavenge System - Operating Limitations / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2019-16-13 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting certain Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 series airplanes. It addresses issues with the water and fuel scavenge system that can cause trapped fuel and unavailable fuel reserves. The directive mandates operating limitations or modifications to the fuel scavenge and jettison systems, electrical wiring, and software installations to ensure safe operation.

Oct 14, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-300

EASA SIB 2019-13

Controller Pilot Data Link Communications over Very High Frequency Data Link Mode 2 — Airborne Multi-Frequency Capability

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-13 is an informational bulletin addressing the requirement for airborne multi-frequency capability in Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) over Very High Frequency Data Link Mode 2 (VDL Mode 2) systems. It applies to operators of aircraft equipped with VDL Mode 2 datalink installations operating within Single European Sky airspace. The bulletin emphasizes the need for automatic tuning (autotune) capability to support effective communication and compliance with relevant Commission Regulations.

Oct 11, 2019
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0253-E

Engine fuel and Control — Fuel Pump Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0253-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of fuel pump assemblies in BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, and 915 iSc3 A engines. These engines are commonly installed on various general aviation aircraft either by the manufacturer or through Supplemental Type Certificates. The directive targets specific fuel pump assemblies with part numbers 889696 and 889698 within certain serial number ranges due to manufacturing deviations.

Oct 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBrp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 912 iScBrp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 915

EASA AD US-2019-20-07

Flight Controls - Leading Edge Outboard Slats - Operational Checks; Airplane Flight Manual - Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-20-07 addresses all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive operational checks of the leading edge outboard slats and requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit flap retraction under icing conditions. The directive also updates maintenance or inspection programs to include new operational checks to ensure flight safety.

Oct 11, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10