EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-11-04

Jun 22, 2020

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Voice Command Warning System - Installation

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 99 (May 21, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes. It mandates the installation of a thrust reverser Voice Command Warning System (VCWS) to alert flight crews of thrust reverser malfunctions that could cause unintended acceleration during reverse thrust commands.

Airworthiness Directive

Learjet, 60
Learjet 60

EASA AD US-2020-13-04

Jun 19, 2020

Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control Software Update / Fan Hub Stator Assembly Booster Outlet Guide Vanes - Replacement

The document titled "Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control Software Update / Fan Hub Stator Assembly Booster Outlet Guide Vanes - Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It mandates updating the electronic engine control (EEC) full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software and replacing a specific fan hub stator assembly booster outlet guide vane (BOGV) part on GEnx-2B engines to correct an unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2020-0138

Jun 19, 2020

Flight Controls — Elevator Control Pushrod — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0138 is issued to address corrosion issues found in the elevator control pushrod of various Grob powered and sailplanes, including models such as ASTIR CS, TWIN ASTIR, and GROB G 103 series. The directive mandates inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the affected elevator control pushrod to ensure continued airworthiness and safe flight control operation.

Airworthiness Directive

E Aerospace Fischer Gmbh ASTIR CS TOP
Fiberglas Technik R. Lindner Grob Sailplanes
Grob ASTIR CS
Grob TWIN ASTIR
Grob G 103

EASA AD CF-2019-17R1

Jun 19, 2020

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear - Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-17R1 addresses corrosion issues on the main landing gear (MLG) of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates inspections, rectifications, and modifications of MLG outer cylinder assemblies, dressed shock strut assemblies, and trunnion pins to prevent potential MLG collapse due to corrosion. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of MLG components and updates previous applicability and compliance criteria.

Airworthiness Directive

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2C10
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2C11
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2D15
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2D24
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CL-600-2E25

EASA AD CF-2020-22

Jun 18, 2020

Fuselage Structure — Inspection and replacement of fuselage struts

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-22 addresses inspection and replacement requirements for fuselage struts on Viking Air Ltd. DHC-2 Mk. I, Mk. II, and Mk. III aircraft. It mandates updated inspection procedures including visual, borescope, and non-destructive inspections to prevent structural failure caused by corrosion and damage to fuselage struts and airframe lugs. The directive also introduces improved strut part numbers with enhanced corrosion resistance.

Airworthiness Directive

Viking Air DHC-2
Viking Air DHC-2 Mk. I
Viking Air DHC-2 Mk. II
Viking Air DHC-2 Mk. III

EASA AD 2020-0137

Jun 18, 2020

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Anti-Skid Harness Installation — Inspection

The document titled 'Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Anti-Skid Harness Installation — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the SAAB AB:2000 aircraft type. It addresses the inspection requirements for the installation of the main landing gear anti-skid harness to ensure proper functionality and safety. This directive is intended to maintain the airworthiness of the affected aircraft by verifying the integrity of critical landing gear components.

Airworthiness Directive

Saab Ab 2000
SAAB 2000

EASA AD 2020-0136

Jun 18, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It addresses the certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations as defined in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limit Document (TLD) Revision 13. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

ATR ATR42
ATR 42-400
ATR 42-500

EASA SIB 2020-11

Jun 17, 2020

Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 Helicopters - Rescue Hoist Cable Failure

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing rescue hoist cable failure on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models equipped with Breeze Eastern 450 lb BL-29700 series hoists. The bulletin reports a cable failure during an in-flight test, identifies probable causes, and provides safety recommendations to prevent similar incidents. It emphasizes the importance of correct maintenance and operation of the hoist system to ensure safe human external cargo operations.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB NM-20-11

Jun 16, 2020

Boeing 777 Airplanes - Autopilot System - Uncommanded Autothrottle Advancement

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-20-11 is an informational bulletin addressing the potential for uncommanded autothrottle advancement on Boeing 777 airplanes during ground operations. It highlights reports of unexpected throttle advancement caused by a short circuit in the takeoff/go-around switch wiring. The bulletin provides background on the issue and references Boeing service and operational guidance to mitigate the risk.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2015-0090R1

Jun 16, 2020

Engine Controls — Electrical Wiring Harness — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0090R1 is a regulatory update addressing the electrical wiring harness modification for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines RTM 322-01/9 and RTM 322-01/9A engines, commonly installed on NH Industries NH90 military helicopters. The directive mandates corrective actions to prevent failures related to the inlet guide vane and variable stator vane resolver connectors, which can cause engine control issues and potential in-flight shutdowns. This AD applies to all serial numbers except those with SAFRAN modification C3064 incorporated during production or the applicable service bulletin modification.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran RTM 322
NH Industries NH90

EASA AD 2017-0188R1

Jun 16, 2020

Fuselage — Frame 94 Upper Shell — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0188R1 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding MSN 0162 and 0167 and those with Airbus modification 74725 incorporated in production. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage frame 94 upper shell to detect and address potential structural damage. It also provides an optional terminating modification to eliminate the need for repetitive inspections.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2020-0040R1

Jun 16, 2020

Fuselage — Overwing Emergency Exit Cut-Outs in Section 15 — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0040R1 is a regulatory update addressing structural cracks found on overwing emergency exit door cut-outs in fuselage section 15 of Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes. This directive applies to various A319 and A320 models except those with specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied. It mandates inspections, repairs, and modifications to ensure continued structural integrity and compliance with extended service goals.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A319
Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0111R2

Jun 16, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0009

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0111R2 is an updated safety directive affecting all certified Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of specific structural areas including the outer wing bottom skin and fuselage internal structure to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A300-600

EASA AD US-2020-12-06

Jun 16, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2022-02-15

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-12-06 is a final rule affecting all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-IV airplanes. It addresses reports of un-commanded nose wheel steering turns caused by moisture entering the nose wheel steering servo valve, which can freeze and cause unintended steering during landing. This directive mandates replacement of the nose wheel steering servo valve manifold and revisions to the airplane flight manual to mitigate this unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIV
Gulfstream G-IV

EASA AD 2020-0135

Jun 15, 2020

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 2 Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0135 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of high pressure turbine rotor stage 2 discs on CFM International LEAP-1A engines. This directive applies to various LEAP-1A engine models installed on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates inspection and replacement of specific affected turbine discs to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1A
CFM International LEAP-1C
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0134

Jun 15, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Electric Hoist Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with specific single or dual electric hoist and cargo hook part numbers. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the hoist/cargo hook load release button potentially causing inadvertent activation of the cable cut function. This AD mandates modifications to the wiring and replacement of certain control units to ensure safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2020-03-50

Jun 15, 2020

[Final Rule] Communications - Headset Amplifier and Microphone Interface Circuit Card Assemblies - Removal

The Final Rule titled 'Communications - Headset Amplifier and Microphone Interface Circuit Card Assemblies - Removal' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-03-50) affecting Cirrus Design Corporation Model SF-50 airplanes, serial numbers 0005 through 0176 and 0178. This AD addresses a safety issue related to the headset amplifier and microphone interface circuit card assemblies used with the 3.5 mm audio and microphone jacks. It mandates their removal to prevent electrical shorts that could cause an uncontained cabin fire.

Airworthiness Directive

Cirrus Design Corporation SF50
Cirrus Design SF-50

EASA AD US-2020-11-11

Jun 15, 2020

Fuel - Center Wing Tank Fuel Quantity Indicating System - Check / AFM Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-11-11 addresses certain Boeing 777 airplanes. It mandates repetitive checks of the center wing tank fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) and requires revisions to the airplane flight manual (AFM) to improve flight crew awareness and verification procedures. This directive aims to correct discrepancies between the FQIS fuel quantity and the refueling truck's uploaded fuel amount that have led to unsafe fuel quantity readings.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 777

EASA AD US-2020-11-07

Jun 12, 2020

Main Rotor System - Hub Lead-lag Bolts - Removal

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-11-07 addresses MD Helicopters Inc. models 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N. It mandates the removal from service of certain main rotor hub lead-lag bolts, part number 369D21220, that have non-conforming serial numbers due to unauthorized cadmium plating repairs. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369
Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500N
Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 600N
MD Helicopters 369D
MD Helicopters 369E
MD Helicopters 369FF
MD Helicopters 369H
MD Helicopters 369HE
MD Helicopters 369HM
MD Helicopters 369HS
MD Helicopters 500N
MD Helicopters 600N

EASA AD 2020-0133

Jun 10, 2020

Fire Protection – Cargo Door Seals – Cleaning / Greasing

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0133 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the issue of air leakage through certain cargo door seals that could reduce the effectiveness of the cargo compartment fire extinguishing system. The directive applies to specific part numbers of forward, aft, and bulk cargo door seals installed on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321