EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2020-07

Mar 30, 2020

Lights — Emergency Light Battery Pack Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-07 addresses corrosion issues in the Emergency Light Battery Packs of Bombardier BD-700-1A10 aircraft, specifically affecting a defined range of serial numbers. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of internal lead acid batteries in the emergency light battery packs to prevent electrical short circuits and overheating. It also requires incorporation of a new maintenance task into the aircraft's maintenance schedule to ensure ongoing safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A10

EASA AD 2020-0074

Mar 27, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0074 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-24 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 4, including corrected certification maintenance requirements. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of the PC-24 fleet by addressing previously incorrect maintenance task implementations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-24
  • Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD US-2020-04-13

Mar 26, 2020

Aircraft Pilot's Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

The Aircraft Pilot's Operating Handbook and Airplane Flight Manual - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Daher Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. This directive addresses incorrect low weight landing distances published in the performance section of the pilot's operating handbook and airplane flight manual or supplement 5. The AD mandates updating these manuals to ensure accurate obstacle landing distance data.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Daher Aircraft Design, KODIAK 100
  • Daher Aircraft Design KODIAK 100

EASA AD 2020-0049

Mar 26, 2020

[Correction] Fuel System — Fuel Tank — Inspection/Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0049 is a corrective directive addressing fuel system inspection and replacement requirements for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of specific feeder tanks (P/N 509505-5 and 509506-5) to prevent uncommanded engine shutdowns caused by defective feeder tank connections. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0072

Mar 26, 2020

Flight Controls — Hydraulic System / Hydraulic Pipe — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0072 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the System #2 hydraulic pipes in the left and right wings, specifically targeting potential chafing and cracks that could lead to hydraulic fluid leakage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent possible fire hazards caused by hydraulic fluid leaks near the main landing gear brake assembly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dassault Falcon 10

EASA AD 2020-0073

Mar 26, 2020

Flight Controls – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0073 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with certain trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) that may have deviations from the Component Maintenance Manual acceptance test procedure. The directive mandates replacement of affected THSA parts to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2020-06-14

Mar 26, 2020

Integrated Modular Avionics - Electrical Power - Repetitive Cycling

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-06-14 addresses all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive cycling of the airplane electrical power to prevent loss of the stale-data monitoring function in the common core system (CCS), which can occur after 51 days of continuous power. This directive aims to mitigate risks of undetected failures in the common data network (CDN) that could lead to erroneous flight-critical data displays.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2020-0071

Mar 25, 2020

Fuselage — Rear Cone Diagonal Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0071 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the fuselage rear cone diagonal struts located at frame 102 in section 19 to ensure proper locking of the diagonal struts. The directive aims to prevent potential structural integrity issues that could affect the horizontal tail plane attachments or rear cone joints.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2020-0069

Mar 24, 2020

Doors — Sliding Door Opening Mechanism — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0069 is an airworthiness directive addressing the sliding door opening mechanism on Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 models. It mandates inspections and modifications to the left-hand side cabin sliding door latch to prevent in-flight detachment and potential damage or injury. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 130 B4 helicopter and includes specific inspection and modification instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD US-2020-06-02

Mar 24, 2020

Engine - Turbine Stator Intermediate Outer Rear Air Seal - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-06-02 is a final rule addressing safety concerns for International Aero Engines, LLC PW1000G series turbofan engines equipped with certain low-pressure turbine 3rd-stage blades. This directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of the turbine stator intermediate outer rear air seal to prevent blade fractures. It applies to multiple PW1122G-JM through PW1133G-JM engine models and aims to mitigate risks of engine failure and loss of aircraft control.

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

EASA AD 2020-0070

Mar 24, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS S.A.S. A350 aircraft. It addresses modifications related to the protection of the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) equipment and furnishings on these aircraft. The directive ensures that the ELT is adequately protected to maintain its functionality in emergency situations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD US-2020-05-24

Mar 23, 2020

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Latch Beam Firewall Insulation Blanket - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-24 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 777-200 series airplanes equipped with specific General Electric GE90 engine models. It requires the installation of a new insulation blanket on the latch beam firewall of each thrust reverser half to prevent potential engine fires. The directive also expands applicability to additional airplanes and mandates inspections for affected thrust reverser part numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777200

EASA AD 2020-0068-E

Mar 23, 2020

Flight Controls — Rudder Control Cable Attachment Screws and Hinge Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0068-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection and possible replacement of rudder control cable attachment screws and hinge bolts on all serial numbers of the L 23 Super-Blaník sailplanes. The directive targets specific part numbers related to rudder hinge bolts and control cable screws to ensure continued airworthiness. It mandates inspections to detect cracks or discrepancies that could lead to rudder control failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Blanik Aircraft Cz L 23 Super Blanik
  • Let L 23 Super-Blaník

EASA AD US-2020-04-14

Mar 23, 2020

Landing Gear - Wheel Speed Transducer Wiring Harness - Inspection / Replacement Airplane Flight Manuals and Quick Reference Handbooks - Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-14 is a final rule addressing Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the wheel speed transducer wiring harness, installation of wiring hardware, rerouting of the wiring harness on both brake assemblies, and revision of the Abnormal Procedures section in the airplane flight manual and quick reference handbook.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD 2020-0067

Mar 23, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 – Certification Maintenance Requirements – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 07, which includes certification maintenance requirements and updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance limits and tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2020-0066

Mar 23, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0066 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB engines, specifically models Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, Trent XWB-84, and Trent XWB-97. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB Time Limits Manual revision dated 01 November 2019.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWB
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD US-2020-05-28

Mar 20, 2020

Engine - Main Gearbox Assembly and Electronic Engine Control Software - Removal / Installation

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-28 is a final rule addressing International Aero Engines LLC PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM turbofan engines. It mandates the removal and replacement of the main gearbox (MGB) assembly and electronic engine control (EEC) software to prevent in-flight engine shutdowns caused by high-cycle fatigue fractures. This directive applies to engines operating on both ETOPS and non-ETOPS flights.

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

EASA AD 2020-0065

Mar 20, 2020

Main Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0065 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blades on Leonardo A109A and A109AII helicopters. It specifically targets main rotor blades with Part Number 109-0103-01-115 due to reported internal corrosion issues. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and sets requirements for blade installation to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109A
  • Leonardo A109AII

EASA SIB 2020-06

Mar 20, 2020

Use of DuPont Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-06 addresses the use of DuPont Kathon FP 1.5 biocide in turbine engine powered aircraft fuel systems. It highlights recent incidents involving engine thrust control loss linked to this biocide, emphasizing risks associated with overdosing and improper application. The bulletin applies to Type Certificate and Supplemental Type Certificate holders, maintenance personnel, aircraft owners and operators, and aerodrome operators.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB 2020-05

Mar 19, 2020

Aircraft Maintenance Programme under Part-ML

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-05 is an informational document addressing the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) requirements under Part-ML for light aircraft such as gliders, balloons, airships, aeroplanes up to 2730 kg MTOM, and rotorcraft up to 1200 kg MTOM with up to 4 occupants not used by licensed air carriers. It clarifies the maintenance programme approval process and options introduced by Regulation (EU) 2019/1383, applicable from 24 March 2020, affecting continuing airworthiness management for these aircraft types.

Safety Information Bulletin