EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-09-03

Apr 27, 2020

Engine - Diffuser Case Assembly - Removal / Replacement

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-09-03 is a final rule addressing International Aero Engines AG V2500 series turbofan engines with specific diffuser case assembly serial numbers. It mandates the removal and replacement of affected diffuser case assemblies to prevent potential failure. This directive applies to multiple V2500 engine models including V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, and others.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5
  • International Aero Engines Ag V2500-A1

EASA AD US-2020-05-26

Apr 27, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons - Strut Upper Spar Areas - Test

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-26 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This directive mandates a one-time leak test of the strut upper spar areas on both left and right wing struts due to a missing bolt on the firewall that could cause flammable fluid leakage. The AD aims to prevent potential engine fires and structural wing failure caused by such leaks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD CF-2020-12

Apr 24, 2020

Fire Protection — Fire Detection — Fire Detection and Extinguishing (FIREX) Control Unit Replacement

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-12 mandates the replacement of the Fire Detection and Extinguishing (FIREX) control unit part number 474112-2 on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 through 20669. This directive addresses fire protection system reliability by targeting a specific control unit susceptible to internal electrical noise. The directive applies to aircraft equipped with the affected FIREX control unit.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD 2020-0093

Apr 24, 2020

Hydraulic Power — Ground Service Manifold Manual Valve Attachment Screws — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0093 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of manual valve attachment screws on ground service manifold units installed on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific part numbers 70902-3, 70902-4, and 70902-5 with certain screws and aims to prevent hydraulic system failures. The directive supersedes a previous AD and mandates repetitive replacement of these screws to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0092

Apr 24, 2020

Oxygen — Oxygen Crew and Courier Distribution System Flexible Hoses — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0092 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for flexible hoses in the Oxygen Crew and Courier Distribution System (OCCDS) to prevent oxygen leakage. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330223F243F

EASA AD 2020-0091

Apr 22, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0091 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Revision 04 including Variation 4.3. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to adhere to new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2020-08-04

Apr 21, 2020

Engine - Low Pressure Turbine Stage 3 Blades - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-08-04 is a final rule addressing certain International Aero Engines LLC PW1100G-JM series turbofan engines. It specifically targets engines with low-pressure turbine (LPT) 3rd-stage blades, part numbers 5387343, 5387493, 5387473, or 5387503, due to reported blade failures. This directive mandates replacement of the affected blades to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines PW1100
  • International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA SIB NM-20-07

Apr 20, 2020

Boeing 747, 757, 767, 777, 787 Aeroplanes - Navigation - Glideslope System

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-20-07 is an informational bulletin addressing potential erroneous autopilot flight director system (AFDS) guidance during instrument landing system (ILS) approaches on Boeing 747-400 and 747-8 series airplanes, Model 757, 767, 777, and 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes. It highlights issues with misleading pitch guidance caused by glideslope signal interference during ILS approaches. This bulletin does not mandate any regulatory action but provides important operational information.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2019-0310R1

Apr 20, 2020

Flight Controls – Rudder Electrical Backup Hydraulic Actuator Solenoid Valves – Replacement / Master Minimum Equipment List – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0310R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes related to rudder electrical back-up hydraulic actuator solenoid valves. It mandates identification and replacement of affected solenoid valves with specific part and serial numbers to prevent potential rudder or elevator runaway conditions. The directive also requires temporary amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) to impose operational restrictions until affected parts are replaced.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2020-08-10

Apr 20, 2020

Tail Rotor - Blades - Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 85, Number 75 (April 17, 2020) Final Rule titled Airworthiness Directive 2020-08-10 addresses Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters equipped with tail rotor blades part numbers C029-1 or C029-2. This directive mandates inspections for cracks in the tail rotor blades to prevent potential loss of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R44
  • Robinson R44 II

EASA AD 2020-0088

Apr 17, 2020

Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Ram Air Turbine Wiring Routing — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0088 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) wiring routing within the electric and electronic common installation to ensure proper installation and prevent interference. The directive mandates a one-time detailed inspection of the affected RAT feeder and exciter wiring routes to detect and correct any installation discrepancies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD CF-2020-11

Apr 17, 2020

Flight Controls — Incorrectly Staked Directional Control Bellcrank Bearing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-11 addresses an issue with incorrectly staked directional control bellcrank bearings on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial numbers 57001 through 57210, 57212 through 57344, 57346 through 57371, 57374 through 57377, and 57380. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper bearing staking and prevent reduced helicopter directional control. This AD incorporates Bell Alert Service Bulletin 429-19-50, Revision B, dated 19 December 2019.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD 2020-0089

Apr 17, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons — Inboard Pylon Box at Rib 14 Fasteners — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0089 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. The directive addresses inspection and possible replacement of fasteners attaching the lateral panel to Rib 14 at the inboard pylon box for engines #2 and #3. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight detachment of the lateral panel.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0179R1

Apr 17, 2020

Navigation — Airborne Collision Avoidance System Display Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0179R1 is an update addressing the Rockwell Collins FDSA-6500 flight display software used in Textron Aviation B200, B300, and C90GTi aeroplanes, among others. The directive mandates software updates and operational changes to the Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) display to correct conflicting indications during Resolution Advisory scenarios. It applies to aircraft modified by specific Supplemental Type Certificates and production modifications involving the Collins FDSA-6500 system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • Textron Aviation 200 (Super King Air)
  • Textron Aviation 300 (Super King Air)
  • Textron Aviation 525 (CitationJet)
  • Textron Aviation 90 (King Air)
  • Textron Aviation B200
  • Textron Aviation B300
  • Textron Aviation C90GTi

EASA AD 2017-0134R2

Apr 16, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Main Gearbox Particle Detector / Oil Filter / Oil Cooler — Inspection Main Rotor Drive — Epicyclic Module — Replacement / Modification / Reduced Service Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0198 addresses time limits and maintenance checks for the main gearbox particle detector, oil filter, and oil cooler inspections, as well as replacement, modification, and reduced service life limits for the main rotor drive epicyclic module. This directive applies specifically to Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by updating inspection and replacement requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2020-0087

Apr 15, 2020

Doors — Side Stairway Door Locking Safety Mechanism — Inspection / Reconditioning / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0087 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225 models equipped with a left-hand side stairway door. The directive addresses the inspection, reconditioning, and modification of the side stairway door locking safety mechanism to prevent in-flight door opening incidents. It applies to all serial numbers except those already modified with specific Airbus Helicopters modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD US-2020-08-01

Apr 15, 2020

Engine - Fan Blades - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-08-01 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF34-1A, CF34-3A, CF34-3A1, CF34-3A2, CF34-3B, and CF34-3B1 turbofan engines. This directive requires the removal and replacement of specific fan blades identified by part and serial numbers due to an in-flight failure that caused an engine shutdown. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF34

EASA SIB BEA-2020-02

Apr 15, 2020

Yabora Industria Aeronautica ERJ-170 & ERJ-190 Aeroplanes - Operation in weather conditions with high concentration of ice crystals

The Yaborã Industria Aeronautica ERJ-170 & ERJ-190 Aeroplanes - Operation in weather conditions with high concentration of ice crystals is a Special Airworthiness Bulletin issued to inform operators of ERJ170-100, ERJ170-200, ERJ190-100, and ERJ190-200 aircraft about the risk of in-flight thrust loss when flying in weather with high ice crystal concentrations. This bulletin highlights the unique hazard posed by ice crystal icing, which is difficult to detect by radar and can affect engine performance. The document provides guidance but does not impose mandatory requirements or an Airworthiness Directive.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB NM-20-06

Apr 14, 2020

Boeing 787 Aeroplanes - Electrical Power System - Lug Terminal Tracks

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-20-06 addresses electrical power system safety concerns on Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It highlights issues with inadequate protection covers on lug terminal tracks of P700 and P800 power panels, which may expose personnel to electrical shock risks. The bulletin provides information on affected power panels including P500, P600, P700, and P800 models installed on these aircraft.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB SAFO20006

Apr 14, 2020

Boeing 787 Aeroplanes - Vacuum-Type Fall-Arrest Protection Systems and Paint Peeling Issues

SAFO 20006 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA addressing vacuum-type fall-arrest protection systems and paint peeling issues on Boeing 787 airplanes. It warns that UV ray damage can cause paint adhesion failures on the upper wing surfaces, leading to the failure of suction grip fall-arrest systems. This alert is relevant to all operators and maintenance providers of Boeing 787 aircraft.

Safety Information Bulletin