EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2020-04-19

Mar 19, 2020

Auto Flight - Mode Control Panel - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-19 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model 777 series airplanes, including 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F. It mandates replacement of certain mode control panels (MCP) with updated parts to prevent uncommanded altitude changes. This directive expands the applicability of the previous AD 2017-15-01 and adds new inspection and replacement requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777200200LR300300ER
  • Boeing 777F

EASA AD 2020-0064

Mar 19, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System / Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0064 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of emergency flotation systems and inflation hoses installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including MBB-BK117, EC 135, EC 120 B, EC 175, AS 332, AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected float supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of emergency flotation devices. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers as detailed in the associated service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 135
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD US-2020-05-12

Mar 19, 2020

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a decision by EASA not to adopt FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-05-12, which applies to certain Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 aeroplanes. The FAA AD was issued following a landing incident involving the alpha limiter engaging during landing flare, leading to damage. EASA agrees with the FAA's safety concerns but determined that the required Airplane Flight Manual changes for EU-operated aircraft need to differ.

Agency Decision
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII
  • Gulfstream GVII-G500
  • Gulfstream GVII-G600

EASA AD 2020-0063

Mar 18, 2020

Flight Controls — Flaperon Control — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0063 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the flaperon control system on Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2 series sailplanes and powered sailplanes. It specifically applies to all serial numbers of Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b, Ventus-2c, Ventus-2cM, and Ventus-2cT models. The directive mandates inspections to detect corrosion on the flaperon actuation push rod and associated components to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Sailplanes
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2a
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2b
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2c
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cM
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2cT

EASA AD 2020-0059

Mar 17, 2020

Engine – Low Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Discs – Life Reduction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0059 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211-524 series engines installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. It focuses on the low pressure turbine (LPT) Stage 1 discs with specific part numbers, requiring life reduction and removal from service of affected parts to prevent potential disc failure.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 767

EASA AD 2020-0058

Mar 17, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Protection — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0058 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) protection on these aircraft, specifically targeting ELTs with Part Number 01N65900. The directive mandates a modification to improve protection against potential battery fires caused by current injection.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2020-0062-E

Mar 17, 2020

Tail Rotor — Hub / Blade Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0062-E is an emergency directive addressing the replacement of tail rotor hub and blade assemblies on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It targets specific tail rotor blades with part number 212-010-750-133 that may have manufacturing defects. The directive mandates inspection and replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2020-0061

Mar 17, 2020

Windows – Jettisoning System – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It addresses issues with the windows jettisoning system on these helicopters, specifically targeting excessive friction between the window seal and airframe that could prevent window jettisoning during emergencies. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus Helicopters modifications already embodied.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0060

Mar 16, 2020

Exhaust — Pressure Relief Latch Access Doors — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0060 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the pressure relief latch access doors and thrust reversers on these aircraft. The directive mandates modifications to improve thermal protection and prevent potential fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD CF-2020-04

Mar 16, 2020

Fuel — Accumulation of Electrostatic Charge Inside the Fuel Tank During Refueling

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-04 addresses the risk of electrostatic charge accumulation inside the fuel tank during refueling on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates modifications to the center wing box fuel line coupling to prevent potential fuel tank ignition. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

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

EASA SIB 2020-04

Mar 16, 2020

Lithium Batteries used in Emergency Locator Transmitters

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2020-04 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing lithium batteries used in Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) from HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd and Techtest Ltd. It applies to specific ELT part numbers including 500-12(), 500-27(), 500-32-2Y, 500-32-2Y-S, 500-32-2Y-S-D, and battery packs A01477 and A0696Y, installed on or carried aboard aircraft certified under CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, and CS-29 or equivalent regulations. The bulletin highlights potential fire risks from thermal runaway in these lithium batteries and provides safety recommendations without mandating regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0056

Mar 13, 2020

Engine Fuel & Control — Engine Control Unit — Software Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0056 is an official directive addressing the SOLO 2625 02i engine with electronic fuel injection, commonly installed on Binder Motorenbau, DG-Flugzeugbau, and Schempp-Hirth powered sailplanes. This directive mandates an update to the engine control unit (ECU) software to correct a fuel injection error. The update ensures continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Solo Kleinmotoren Gmbh 2625
  • Binder Motorenbau DG-Flugzeugbau
  • Schempp-Hirth

EASA AD 2020-0057

Mar 13, 2020

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Supplements / One Engine Inoperative Performance Limitations — Amendment

The Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Supplements / One Engine Inoperative Performance Limitations — Amendment applies to the AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 model. This amendment updates the flight manual supplements to reflect revised performance limitations when operating with one engine inoperative. It ensures that pilots and operators have the latest performance data for safe and compliant operation of the EC175 rotorcraft.

Other
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA SD SD-2020-01

Mar 13, 2020

Superseded by EASA SD-2020-03

EASA Safety Directive 2020-01 is a safety directive issued under Article 76(6)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 2018/1139 addressing operational measures to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. It applies to aircraft operators certified under Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 involved in commercial air transport of passengers, focusing on aircraft operating from airports in high-risk areas for COVID-19 transmission. The directive mandates cleaning and disinfection procedures and the carriage of Universal Precaution Kits on affected aircraft.

Safety Directive

EASA SD SD-2020-02

Mar 13, 2020

Superseded by EASA SD-2020-04

EASA Safety Directive 2020-02 is a safety directive issued on 13 March 2020 addressing operational measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection. It applies to Third Country Operators authorized by EASA to perform commercial air transport of passengers into, within, or out of the European Union territory. The directive focuses on cleaning and disinfecting aircraft and equipping them with Universal Precaution Kits to protect crew members from potential infection.

Safety Directive

EASA SIB NM-20-02

Mar 12, 2020

Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 Aeroplanes - Fire Protection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-20-02 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a fire protection concern on Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It highlights a potential issue with the red shipping cap left on the inlet port of electronic equipment bay smoke detectors, specifically part number 2156-756A. The bulletin does not mandate corrective action but provides guidance to operators.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0050

Mar 11, 2020

[Correction] Fuselage — Main Deck Cargo Crossbeams — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0050 is a corrective directive addressing inspection and repair of the main deck cargo crossbeams on Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes, specifically models A300 F4-605R and A300 F4-622R with manufacturer serial numbers 805 to 872 inclusive. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions for damage found between frame 48 and frame 54 on the right-hand side of the fuselage. An optional modification is provided to terminate the need for repetitive inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2020-0054

Mar 11, 2020

Flight Controls – Spoiler Servo Control / Hydraulic Locking Function – Operational Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0054 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive operational tests of the hydraulic locking function of the spoiler servo control (SSC) units installed on the blue and yellow hydraulic circuits to ensure continued safe flight control. This directive addresses a failure mode related to a sheared seal on the blocking valve of the SSC that could reduce aircraft control during engine-out takeoff conditions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330941