EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2020-19

May 27, 2020

Oxygen — Crew — Inspection and Removal of a Protective End Cap Obstructing an Extraction Duct

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-19 mandates inspection and removal of a protective end cap obstructing an extraction duct on certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive addresses a safety issue related to crew oxygen systems and ventilation under the flight deck floor. The affected aircraft include specific serial numbers of the BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2020-0120

May 27, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0120 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-6 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Pilatus PC-6 Aircraft Maintenance Manual and Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring specific inspections and maintenance actions for these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-6
  • Pilatus PC-6

EASA AD 2020-0119

May 26, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inhibition / Replacement

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inhibition / Replacement is an airworthiness directive concerning AIRBUS HELICOPTERS: EC175. It addresses requirements related to the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) system, specifically its inhibition and replacement procedures for this helicopter model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD BR-2020-05-01

May 26, 2020

Flight Controls - Horizontal Stabilizer Control Yoke Assemblies - Modification

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-01 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. ERJ 170 series airplanes equipped with specific Embraer Control Yoke Assemblies. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the incorrect installation of horizontal stabilizer pitch trim switches on the control yokes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 170

EASA AD BR-2020-05-02

May 26, 2020

Flight Controls - Horizontal Stabilizer Control Yoke Assemblies - Modification

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-02 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A. ERJ 190 series airplanes equipped with specific Embraer Control Yoke Assemblies. It addresses a safety issue related to the incorrect installation of horizontal stabilizer pitch trim switches on the control yokes. The directive mandates modifications to prevent reversed pitch trim commands.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD US-2020-10-10

May 26, 2020

Wings - Centre Wing Lower Skin - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2020-10-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. It mandates inspections of the center wing lower skin and adjacent stringers to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive updates and expands previous inspection requirements to enhance crack detection in critical wing areas.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing DC-981828387
  • Boeing MD-88

EASA AD 2016-0157R2

May 25, 2020

Fuselage — Central Fuselage Frame Outer Flanges — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Central Fuselage Frame Outer Flanges — Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no official EASA AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not currently in civil service. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own applicable ADs.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD US-2020-06-19

May 25, 2020

Navigation - Angle of Attack Sensors - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 96 (May 18, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 727 series airplanes, including 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F. The directive targets angle of attack (AOA) sensors that may ice over, causing immobilization of the sensor vanes and resulting in nuisance stick shaker activation during climb to cruise speed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 727100100C200200F
  • Boeing 727C

EASA AD US-2020-10-05

May 25, 2020

ROCKWELL COLLINS INC. - Flight Management Computing Hardware System / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

ROCKWELL COLLINS INC. - Flight Management Computing Hardware System / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive addressing certain Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 flight management systems installed on various airplanes. The directive responds to a software design error causing incorrect turn commands during altitude climb edits or when temperature compensation is activated. This issue affects flight safety by potentially leading to collisions or controlled flight into terrain.

Airworthiness Directive

EASA AD CF-2020-17

May 22, 2020

Oxygen — Crew — Leak Check of the Lavatory A Oxygen Supply Line for the Third Crew Member

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-17 mandates a leak check of the Lavatory A oxygen supply line for the third crew member on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 within specified serial number ranges. This directive addresses potential oxygen leaks that could compromise crew oxygen supply and increase fire risk. It applies to Bombardier Inc. aircraft formerly known as CSALP.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2020-0118

May 22, 2020

Superseded by EASA 2022-0096

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0118 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses a flight safety issue related to automatic go-around procedures when the autopilot is engaged, which can cause an unexpected pitch-up attitude and autopilot disconnection. The directive applies to various Airbus A320 family models with specific serial numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0116

May 20, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0116 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1 to 119 except 97. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations published in Revision 17 of the Falcon 900EX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Falcon 900EX

EASA AD 2020-0114

May 20, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0114 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations section in the Dassault Falcon 2000EX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Revision 13. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of the Falcon 2000EX fleet by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Falcon 2000
  • Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2020-0117

May 20, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0117 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, including the Falcon 900EX Easy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX variants. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Dassault Falcon 900EX Easy/900LX/900DX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Revision 12. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Falcon 900EX
  • Dassault Falcon 900EX Easy
  • Dassault Falcon 900LX
  • Dassault Falcon 900DX

EASA AD 2020-0115

May 20, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0115 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations detailed in Chapter 5-40, Revision 25, of the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900
  • Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900

EASA AD 2020-0113

May 20, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0113 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations specified in Chapter 5-40, Revision 21, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Falcon 2000

EASA AD CF-2020-16

May 19, 2020

Cabin Pressure Control System - Safety Valve — Overtorque

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-16 titled "Cabin Pressure Control System - Safety Valve — Overtorque" addresses Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and corrective actions for the safety valves (part number GG435-3006-3) in the cabin pressure regulation system due to potential overtorque issues during installation. This directive ensures the integrity of the cabin pressure system by preventing possible leaks or depressurization.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA SIB CE-20-09

May 18, 2020

M7 Aerospace SA227 Aeroplanes - Nacelle Keelson Webs and Surrounding Structural Areas - Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB CE-20-09 is an FAA information bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern for M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA227 airplanes. It focuses on inspection of the nacelle keelson webs and surrounding structural areas for cracks, damage, buckling, or wrinkles. This bulletin applies to all serial numbers of the SA227 aircraft under Type Certificate Data Sheets A5SW, A8SW, and A18SW.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2019-0170R1

May 15, 2020

Fuselage — Belly Fairing Panel Support Structure — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0170R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of the forward belly fairing panel support structure on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections for corrosion on specific structural profiles and introduces optional modification instructions to prevent corrosion. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75498 or 77715 incorporated during production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0109

May 15, 2020

Fuselage — Frame 98 Flange Feet between Stringers 15 and 17 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0109 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 114295 incorporated in production. It mandates inspection and potential modification of the fuselage frame 98 flange feet between stringers 15 and 17 to ensure structural integrity. The directive addresses potential fatigue and damage tolerance issues in the rear cone of the fuselage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941