EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2019-24-17

Wings - Lower Skin Fastener Holes - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-24-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Model MD-90-30 airplanes. It mandates inspections due to potential fatigue cracking in certain center wing stringers and lower skin fastener holes. The directive requires repetitive eddy current inspections and repairs if cracks are detected to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing MD-90Boeing MD-90-30

EASA AD 2019-0312

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0312 is an amendment concerning Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the removal of specific Aircraft Flight Manual Temporary Revisions (AFM TRs) related to emergency procedures that are no longer applicable after certain modifications. This directive applies to all manufacturing serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Dec 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0313

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0086

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0313 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH. The directive addresses the inspection and maintenance of the tail rotor actuator assembly, specifically focusing on bolts connecting the cardan-pivot joint with the piston rod, to prevent potential bolt failure. This AD mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopters.

Dec 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2

EASA SIB 2019-16R1

umlaut engineering GmbH - Hand-operated Fire Extinguishers — Removal from Service

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-16R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing hand-operated Halon-free fire extinguishers manufactured by umlaut engineering GmbH (formerly P3 Engineering GmbH) with part numbers P3APP003010A and P3APP003010C. These extinguishers, produced between March and July 2019, are installed on various aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A350, ATR 72, and several Airbus and Leonardo helicopters. The bulletin informs about a manufacturing defect that may cause the extinguishers to become inoperative under certain temperature conditions.

Dec 20, 2019
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0304R1

Engine — Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0304R1 is an operational restriction directive affecting Airbus A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes equipped with certain International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. It addresses the risk of damage and potential fracture of low pressure turbine (LPT) third stage blades, which could lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive applies to specific aircraft serial numbers and engine part numbers identified in the document.

Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0311

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0311 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hoses on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets specific part numbers of EFS semi-rigid cover assemblies to ensure proper inflation during ditching events. It mandates inspections to detect manufacturing defects that could block gas flow to flotation compartments.

Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2019-0064R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0139

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0064R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the emergency jettisoning mechanism of cabin lateral sliding plug doors on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and modifications to prevent jamming of the door jettisoning system, which could obstruct emergency evacuation. This directive applies to helicopters equipped with specific door modifications and supersedes previous related directives.

Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0306

Air Conditioning — Dump Switch — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0306 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes, excluding serial numbers 1105 and lower. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to the air conditioning dump switch, specifically those with Part Number 7388475012 without a seal. It mandates modification of the affected switches to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDaher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD CF-2019-30R1

Compressor Turbine Blade Fracture due to Non-conforming CT Vane Installation

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-30R1 addresses compressor turbine blade fractures caused by non-conforming compressor turbine (CT) vane installations on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34, -34B, -34AG, -114, and -114A engines. This directive updates previous information and clarifies affected CT blade part numbers, focusing on engines with CT vanes repaired under Southwest Turbine Inc. repair specification STI 72-50-254. The directive aims to prevent power loss and in-flight shutdowns resulting from CT blade failures.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-100Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-30

EASA AD 2019-0308

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Leg / Pin — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0308 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning the replacement of the nose landing gear leg pin on Aircraft Industries L-410 and L-420 aeroplanes. It addresses specific pin part numbers installed on the nose landing gear legs that have been found to cause steering malfunctions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAircraft Industries L 410Aircraft Industries 420 (Turbolet)Aircraft Industries L-410Aircraft Industries L-420

EASA AD 2019-0239R1

Power Plant — Engine Mount — Inspection / Placards & Markings — Aerobatics Manoeuvres Prohibited — Installation / Aircraft Flight Manual — Section Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0239R1 is an amendment addressing engine mount inspections and placard requirements for XtremeAir GmbH XA41 and XA42 aeroplanes. It focuses on engine mounts with Part Number XA42-7120-151 and updates limitations related to aerobatic manoeuvres in the Aircraft Flight Manual. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks and updates operational limitations accordingly.

Dec 18, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLiftify Ug XA41Liftify Ug XA42XtremeAir XA41XtremeAir XA42

EASA AD 2019-0220R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0226

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0220R1 is an amendment addressing structural integrity issues on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates modification of the fuselage rear cone frame feet 102 and 103 between stringers 19 and 20 on both left and right sides to reinforce the skin-to-frame attachment. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 77936 or 77140 incorporated during production.

Dec 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2019-22-01

Wings - Side of Body Rib - Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-01 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the side of body (SOB) rib webs at wing spar terminal fitting fastener locations to detect fatigue cracking. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity by preventing fatigue-related failures in primary wing structures.

Dec 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8

EASA AD 2019-0303

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0303 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific left-hand and right-hand main landing gear shock absorbers identified by certain part and serial numbers. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating removal and replacement of affected parts to prevent landing gear failure.

Dec 16, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2019-25-01

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled 'NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED' is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-25-01) addressing certain International Aero Engines, LLC (IAE LLC) turbofan engines including models PW1122G-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, and PW1133G-JM. This AD mandates the replacement of specific low-pressure turbine (LPT) 3rd-stage blades due to multiple reported failures that reduce engine thrust and pose safety risks. The directive aims to mitigate the unsafe condition caused by impact damage to these blades.

Dec 16, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD US-2019-22-05

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-09-14

Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes AD 2017-23-06. It applies to General Electric Company CF34-8C series turbofan engines, including models CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1, CF34-8C5B1, CF34-8C5A2, and CF34-8C5A3. The directive addresses safety concerns related to the operability bleed valve (OBV) to prevent engine fires and potential damage to aircraft.

Dec 16, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF34-8

EASA AD US-2019-23-06

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-15-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections for cracks initiating in the fuselage frame web at body station 1640, including visual and high frequency eddy current inspections, with applicable corrective actions. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft.

Dec 16, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD US-2019-22-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-01-08

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-02 is a final rule addressing uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats on all Boeing 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and checks of the horizontal movement system and actuators, detailed inspections for certain airplanes, and applicable corrective actions. It also provides an optional terminating action for certain seat models to resolve the unsafe condition.

Dec 16, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-200BBoeing 747-200CBoeing 747-200FBoeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400DBoeing 747-400FBoeing 747-8FBoeing 747-8