EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

[Final Rule] Engine - High Pressure Turbine 1st-Stage Disks - Removal

[Final Rule] Engine - High Pressure Turbine 1st-Stage Disks - Removal is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive addressing certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. It mandates the removal from service of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disks due to an uncontained disk failure event on an Airbus A321-231 powered by an IAE V2533-A5 engine. This directive aims to prevent potential engine damage, aircraft damage, and loss of the airplane caused by high-energy debris from disk failure.

International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5
Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2020-09

Landing Gear — General — Nose Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear Components Repaired by Bombardier Repair Engineering Orders Affected by Specific Airworthiness Limitation.

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-09 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes, serial numbers 7003 through 8999. It addresses issues with nose landing gear (NLG) and main landing gear (MLG) components repaired by Bombardier Repair Engineering Orders that were missing specific airworthiness limitation structural deviation inspection requirements. The directive mandates verification and corrective actions to ensure compliance with revised life limits for these components.

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
Bombardier CL-600-2B19

EASA AD US-2020-06-11

Main Rotor Control - Main Rotor Blade Upper Control Collective / Longitudinal Link Assembly - Removal / Life Limit

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-06-11 establishes a life limit for the main rotor blade upper control collective/longitudinal link assembly part number 600N7617-1 installed on MD Helicopters Inc. Model 600N helicopters equipped with a yaw stability augmentation system. This directive addresses the omission of a life limit in the maintenance manual for this aluminum link assembly. It aims to prevent fatigue failure that could lead to loss of main rotor blade pitch control and helicopter control.

Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 600N
MD Helicopters 600N

EASA AD 2020-0086

Tail Rotor — Hub Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0086 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tail rotor hub assembly on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and SA 330 models. It mandates inspections and repetitive replacements of affected flapping hinge components and spindle bolts to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor system. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Safety Information Bulletin

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA SIB NE-20-05

Apr 7, 2020

Continental Aerospace Technologies 470, 520 and 550 Engines - Camshaft Gear Tooth Fracture

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-20-05 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential fatigue failure of camshaft gear teeth in Continental Aerospace Technologies 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating AvGas engines. It highlights the risk of in-flight engine power loss due to fractured camshaft gear teeth and introduces improved camshaft gear part number 656818 as a replacement for older, superseded part numbers. The bulletin applies to engine models O-470-U, IO-470, IO-520, L/TSIO-520, LIO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, TSIO-550, and TSIOL-550.

EASA AD CF-2020-08

Apr 7, 2020

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Introduction of Safe Life Limit for Pneumatic Telescopic Duct

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-08 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses the Wing Anti-Ice (WAI) system on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It introduces a safe life limit for the pneumatic telescopic duct used in the WAI system to prevent failures that could affect aircraft safety. This directive mandates maintenance updates to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft.

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

EASA AD 2011-0164R3

Apr 7, 2020

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection

The document titled Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355. It addresses the inspection requirements for the tail rotor control stop screws to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopter models. The directive aims to prevent potential flight control issues related to the tail rotor system.

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD US-2020-04-15

Apr 6, 2020

Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision

The Air Conditioning - High Flight Deck or Cabin Temperatures - Airplane Flight Manual Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2020-04-15) that applies to all Boeing 757 and 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. It addresses reports of excessively high temperatures in the flight deck or cabin. The directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include new certificate limitations and operating procedures for managing hot flight deck or cabin conditions.

Boeing 757
Boeing 767200300300F

EASA AD 2020-0083

Apr 3, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0083 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with certain Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). It applies to specific ELT part numbers installed on these aircraft, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied. The directive mandates a modification to improve ELT battery protection to prevent potential fire hazards.

Airbus A330
Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2020-05-25

Apr 3, 2020

Fuselage - Fuselage Frames - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 61 (March 30, 2020) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the aft cargo compartment fuselage frames, specifically at station 1460 frame web and inner chord between stringers, due to discovered cracking during maintenance. The directive requires repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections and applicable on-condition corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Boeing 757200200PF200CB300

EASA AD 2020-0084

Apr 3, 2020

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Lever Switch Unit — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0084 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters. It mandates inspection of the collective lever switch units identified by specific part numbers and serial numbers to ensure the retaining rings of the cable cut switch guard are present and secure. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to inadvertent activation of the rescue hoist cable cut function.

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD CF-2017-04R3

Apr 2, 2020

Fuel System — Corrosion and Wear of Hydraflow Couplings and Sleeves, Fuel Tube End Ferrules, and Fuel Component End Ferrules

Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-04R3 addresses corrosion and wear issues in Hydraflow fuel couplings, sleeves, fuel tube end ferrules, and fuel component end ferrules on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001, 4003 and subsequent. The directive mandates inspections, repairs, replacements, and installation of improved fuel system components to mitigate the risk of lightning strike induced fuel tank ignition. It also requires maintenance schedule revisions to ensure ongoing compliance.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400

EASA AD 2020-0082

Engine Fuel and Control — Fuel Control Unit — Functional Check / Replacement

The document titled 'Engine Fuel and Control — Fuel Control Unit — Functional Check / Replacement' addresses the procedures for functional checks and replacement of the fuel control unit on GE AVIATION CZECH engine models H75, H80, and H85. It provides guidance to ensure proper operation and maintenance of these specific engine fuel control units. The document is intended for aviation maintenance professionals working with these engine types.

Other

Ge Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85

EASA AD 2020-0079

Main Rotor – Mast – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0079 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP helicopters. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the ceramic balls of the swashplate bearing in the main rotor mast assembly, which could lead to premature spalling and potential loss of bearing function. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected main rotor mast assemblies to ensure continued safe operation.

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0081

Main Rotor – Swashplate – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the ceramic balls of the main rotor swashplate bearing, which could lead to premature bearing failure and reduced helicopter control. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and potential replacement of affected main rotor swashplate assemblies.

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD US-2020-07-02

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-14-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-07-02 is a final rule addressing all Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521G-3, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, and PW1525G-3 model turbofan engines. It mandates the removal of certain electronic engine control (EEC) full authority digital electronic control (FADEC) software versions and requires installation of updated software to prevent low-pressure compressor rotor 1 (LPC R1) failures. This directive responds to multiple in-flight shutdowns and cracked LPC R1 findings.

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

EASA AD 2020-0080

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0080 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to adhere to new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0077

Mar 31, 2020

Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation

Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation is an AIRBUS S.A.S. document applicable to the Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the installation and activation of a warning device designed to stop rudder input under certain conditions. This document provides guidance to ensure proper implementation of this safety feature on the specified aircraft models.

Other

Airbus A330
Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0078

Mar 31, 2020

Tail Rotor – Double Bearing – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters models SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for double bearings installed on the tail rotor gearbox, specifically part numbers 704A33-651-245 and 704A33-651-246. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating repetitive inspections and timely replacement of these parts to prevent loss of yaw control.

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0076

Mar 30, 2020

Landing Gear — Free Fall Actuators — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0076 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of free fall actuators (FFA) with part number AR02404 installed on the landing gear of Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants and mandates testing and eventual replacement of affected FFAs to ensure safe landing gear extension by free fall method.