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EASA AD 2020-0108

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0108 is an official regulatory document addressing a safety issue on Airbus A300-600 and A310 aeroplanes. It specifically targets Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) with Part Number 01N65900 installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates modifications to improve protection against electrical current injection that could cause battery fires.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A300-600
Airbus A310

EASA AD CF-2020-15

Tail Rotor Drive — Failure of Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Coupling Bolted Connections

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-15 addresses the failure risk of tail rotor drive shaft coupling bolted connections on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 206 series helicopters, including 206, 206A, 206B, and 206L variants. The directive mandates replacement of certain MS21042-series nuts with more reliable NAS9926-series nuts or alternate parts to prevent loss of tail rotor drive and potential loss of helicopter control. It also covers specific configurations affected by Supplemental Type Certificates SH2750NM and SH99-202 and provides tailored corrective actions for different helicopter groups.

Airworthiness Directive

Air Comm Corporation CAA UK AAN 25273
Bell 206
Bell 206A
Bell 206B
Bell 206L

EASA AD US-2020-10-04

Engine - Interstage High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Seal - Inspection / Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Interstage High-Pressure Turbine Rotor Seal - Inspection / Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-10-04) addressing General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of the interstage high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor seal to prevent unsafe conditions. The directive applies specifically to these engine models installed on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GE90
Boeing 777-300ER

EASA AD 2020-0106

Equipment / Furnishings — Light Cover / Oxygen Container Gap Seal — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, except those with Airbus modification 78554 incorporated in production. The directive addresses an issue with gap seals between light covers and passenger service unit oxygen container lids on the main deck. It mandates a modification to ensure proper functioning of oxygen container lids.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA SIB CE-20-10

Textron Aviation Inc. Hawker 750, 800, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP Airplanes - Air Distribution System - Loss of Cabin Pressure

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-20-10 is an FAA information bulletin addressing a potential loss of cabin pressure issue in Textron Aviation Inc. Hawker 750, 800, 800XP, 850XP, and 900XP series airplanes. It highlights reports of sudden disconnections in the air distribution system ducts and sleeves that can cause rapid cabin altitude changes. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate corrective action under 14 CFR part 39.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0105

Rotors Flight Control — Main Rotor Actuator Single-Axis Actuators — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0105 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for main rotor actuator single-axis actuators with specific part numbers to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635
Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA SIB 2020-08

[Correction] DECOMATIC Titanium Bolts

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-08 is a correction notice regarding DECOMATIC titanium bolts manufactured between May and December 2013. These bolts, identified by specific part numbers listed in the bulletin, were produced with an improper heat treatment process that may cause hydrogen embrittlement leading to premature failure. The bulletin applies to all aeronautical products using these affected bolts and aims to raise awareness among manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and operators.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0103

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modifications

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0103 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses modifications related to the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) protection, specifically targeting ELTs with Part Number 01N65900. The directive mandates modifications to improve ELT battery current injection protection to prevent potential battery fires.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA SIB SAFO20007

AmSafe, Inc. Airbag System—s Electronic Module Assembly - Damage or Loose Installation

SAFO 20007 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA regarding the AmSafe, Inc. Airbag System’s Electronic Module Assembly (EMA). It addresses potential hazards caused by damage or loose installation of the EMA, EMA bracket, or EMA housing, which can lead to inadvertent airbag deployment. This alert is relevant to all aircraft equipped with the AmSafe seatbelt airbag system.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0102

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0102 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor control system inspection for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 models, including various subtypes up to serial number 1276. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor control system to ensure safety after hard landings and to prevent potential control failures. The directive applies to all affected EC135 and EC635 helicopters as specified.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635
Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2020-0101

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Hinge Pins — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0101 is issued for ATR 72 series aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. It addresses the replacement of main landing gear hinge pins with part numbers D61000 and D60999 that have been identified as potentially thermally abused during production. This directive mandates the replacement of affected hinge pins to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent structural failure of the main landing gear.

Airworthiness Directive

ATR ATR72
ATR 72

EASA AD 2020-0099

Tail Rotor Drive — Titanium Bolts — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0099 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It concerns the identification and replacement of certain titanium bolts (Part Number L535M3001201) used in the tail rotor drive, which may have been improperly heat treated, leading to potential hydrogen embrittlement. This directive mandates inspection and, if necessary, replacement of affected titanium bolts to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635
Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD US-2020-07-14

Fuel - Bonding Jumpers on the Auxiliary Power Unit Fuel Pump - Replacement, Installation, and Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-07-14 addresses certain Boeing 747 series airplanes, including models 747-100 through 747SP. This directive mandates replacement, installation, and inspection of bonding jumpers on the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel pump and other related fuel pumps to ensure adequate electrical bonding. The directive aims to correct insufficient bond resistance margins identified in fuel system reviews.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 747100
Boeing 747SP

EASA AD CF-2020-14

Fuel - Threaded Fuel Coupling Not Properly Installed

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-14 issued by Transport Canada addresses improperly installed threaded fuel couplings on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates inspections and functional tests of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fuel feed line shroud to detect and correct any loose or disconnected fuel couplings. The goal is to prevent fuel starvation to the APU and reduce the risk of fire.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA SIB NE-20-11

Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. 568F Propeller Blades — Inspection Under the Compression Wrap

Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. 568F Propeller Blades — Inspection Under the Compression Wrap is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) issued by the FAA to alert owners, operators, and maintenance facilities of Hamilton Sundstrand 568F-1, 568F-5, 568F-7, and 568F-11 model propellers. The bulletin addresses misinterpretations of the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) 61-13-12 that have led to incomplete major inspections by not removing and replacing the propeller blade's compression wrap. This SAIB provides guidance to ensure proper inspection procedures are followed to maintain propeller airworthiness.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB NE-20-09

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G Engines - Turbine Engine Compressor Section

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-20-09 provides guidance regarding Pratt & Whitney PW1500G turbofan engines, specifically focusing on the turbine engine compressor section. It advises operators to monitor the Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) performance after upgrading to FADEC software version V2.11.9.2, which complies with AD 2020-07-02. The bulletin highlights recent LPC Rotor 1 failures and related in-flight shutdowns but clarifies that no unsafe condition currently warrants a new airworthiness directive.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD CF-2020-13

Engine — Manual Calculation of Cycle Count for the Impeller and High Pressure Compressor Rotor

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-13 mandates manual calculation of cycle counts for the impeller and high pressure compressor rotor on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210A and PW210S engines. This directive addresses inaccuracies in the Automated Damage Tracking System cycle counts to ensure these life-limited components are not operated beyond their safe limits. It applies to helicopter engines and aims to prevent potential uncontained failures that could lead to loss of control.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210

EASA AD US-2020-08-12

Fuselage - Left and Right Side Lap Joints of the Fuselage Skin - Inspections / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-08-12 addresses certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates modifications and repetitive inspections of the left and right side lap joints of the fuselage skin due to the risk of widespread fatigue damage. This directive aims to prevent undetected fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity and cause sudden decompression.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 74788F

EASA AD 2020-0096

Airplane Flight Manual — Section Normal Procedures / Electronic Circuit Breaker — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0096 is an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual Section Normal Procedures concerning the Electronic Circuit Breaker for Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. This directive applies to all PC-24 aircraft serial numbers and mandates changes to the preflight check procedures to address a specific safety issue. The directive was issued by EASA to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Pilatus Aircraft PC-24
Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD 2020-0095

Doors — Sliding Door Star Support — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0095 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B and EC 130 B4 models to address issues with the sliding door star support. The directive applies to specific serial numbers and affected sliding door parts with part numbers C526A2370101 and C526S1101051. It mandates modifications to the door locking and unlocking mechanism to ensure safe evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4