EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-04

Mar 11, 2020

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation on 2020-03-11. It applies to RRJ-95 aircraft with specific door arm part numbers and manufacturing serial numbers from 95007 to 95179. The directive addresses issues with the Emergency exit door and emergency escape slide system, focusing on the automatic door opening system EPAS.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
  • RRJ-95

EASA SIB SW-20-01

Mar 11, 2020

Robinson R44 and R66 Helicopters - Electrical Power System - Battery Electrolyte Leakage

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-20-01 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential electrolyte leakage issues in the electrical power systems of Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters. The bulletin specifically concerns certain lead acid batteries manufactured by Concorde Battery, Inc., identified by Robinson part numbers B237-4 for the R44 and B237-7 and B237-8 for the R66 models. It informs operators about the leakage risk without mandating corrective action through an airworthiness directive.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0055

Mar 11, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0055 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on aircraft including Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 models. It mandates updated maintenance tasks, life limits, and software modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and address safety concerns related to high pressure turbine structures, rotor disc anomalies, bearing failures, and engine control software. The directive consolidates and supersedes previous ADs related to these engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International LEAP-1B
  • Boeing 737-8
  • Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2020-0052

Mar 10, 2020

Fuselage — Satellite Communications Antenna Doubler — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0052 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A319 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-111 through A319-133 with certain exceptions. It mandates inspection and replacement of the satellite communications (SATCOM) antenna doubler on the fuselage to address potential structural integrity issues. The directive applies to aircraft without specific Airbus modifications or service bulletin embodiments that mitigate the issue.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319

EASA AD US-2020-04-11

Mar 10, 2020

Fuselage - Upper Skin Lap Splice - Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 85, Number 46 Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-11 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 747-400 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive low frequency eddy current (LFEC) and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the fuselage upper skin lap splice to detect fatigue cracks. The directive includes required on-condition repair actions to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747400

EASA AD 2020-0053

Mar 10, 2020

Nacelles / Pylons — Engine Pylon Nose Fire Seals — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0053 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-271N, A321-271N, A321-271NX, and A321-272N aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for engine pylon nose fire seals with Part Number D0003109300000 to ensure firewall integrity. The directive mandates a detailed inspection and corrective actions to prevent potential loss of fire protection in case of an engine fire.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320271N
  • Airbus A321271N271NX272N

EASA AD CF-2020-03

Mar 9, 2020

Fuel System - Primary Ejector Fuel Feed Flexible Hoses Inner Tube Cracking

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-03 addresses cracking in the inner tube of primary ejector fuel feed flexible hoses on Bombardier aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 within specified serial number ranges. This directive mandates replacement of affected flexible hoses that may have a thinner-than-required Teflon lining, which can lead to fuel leaks and potential engine flameouts. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mitigating fuel system failures related to these components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • 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 2020-0048

Mar 6, 2020

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Servo Actuator / Duplex Bearing – Inspection /; Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection, checking, and modification requirements related to the tail rotor servo actuator and duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of helicopter control. The directive includes repetitive inspections, thermal strip installations, and reporting obligations to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2020-0046

Mar 4, 2020

Engine Fuel & Control — Full Authority Digital Engine Control B / Digital Engine Control Unit — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0046 is an airworthiness directive addressing SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2C and 2S1 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3 and Sikorsky S-76C helicopters. The directive focuses on inspection and replacement of Full Authority Digital Engine Control B (FADEC B) digital engine control units (DECUs) due to identified defects. It mandates replacement of affected FADEC B DECU units to ensure continued safe operation of the engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIEL 2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3
  • Sikorsky S-76C

EASA AD 2020-0045

Mar 4, 2020

Fuel — Fuel Pressure Sensor — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0045 is an airworthiness directive addressing the Pipistrel Vertical Solutions Virus SW 121 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers VSW1210001 to VSW1210041. It mandates inspection and replacement of the fuel distribution block, Rotax Part Number 851328, associated with the fuel pressure sensor to prevent fuel leakage. The directive includes instructions for inspection, replacement, and modification of the installation to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pipistrel Vertical Solutions D.O.O. Virus SW
  • Pipistrel Vertical Solutions Virus SW 121

EASA AD 2019-0291R1

Mar 4, 2020

Fuel – Fuel Pump – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0291R1 is an updated safety directive addressing fuel pump erosion issues on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, including the A330-941 variant. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of specific fuel pumps with part numbers 568-1-28300-101, 568-1-28300-103, and 568-1-28300-200 installed at designated locations to prevent fuel tank ignition risks. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2020-03-16

Mar 4, 2020

Fuselage - Carry-Thru Spar Lower Cap - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 85, Number 35 (AD 2020-03-16) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Textron Aviation Inc. Models 210G, T210G, 210H, T210H, 210J, T210J, 210K, T210K, 210L, T210L, 210M, and T210M airplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for the carry-thru spar lower cap due to fatigue cracking initiated by corrosion pits, which have caused in-flight structural failures. The directive also requires application of protective coatings and reporting inspection results to the FAA.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation 210G
  • Textron Aviation T210G
  • Textron Aviation 210H
  • Textron Aviation T210H
  • Textron Aviation 210J
  • Textron Aviation T210J
  • Textron Aviation 210K
  • Textron Aviation T210K
  • Textron Aviation 210L
  • Textron Aviation T210L
  • Textron Aviation 210M
  • Textron Aviation T210M

EASA AD 2020-0047

Mar 4, 2020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Sukhoi RRJ-95B Maintenance Manual, Chapter 04, Issue 01, Revision 03. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
  • Sukhoi RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2020-0044

Mar 3, 2020

Engine – High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0044 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing certain CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engine models installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737 series aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of high-pressure turbine inner stationary seals to prevent damage caused by honeycomb separation. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines and aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • CFM International CFM56-5C
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A340
  • Boeing 737

EASA SIB CASA-2020-01

Mar 2, 2020

Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Aeroplanes - Inspection of the Translating Cowl Doors

The document titled Bombardier CL-600-2B19 Aeroplanes - Inspection of the Translating Cowl Doors is a Civil Aviation Safety Alert issued by Transport Canada addressing safety concerns for Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ 100 & 440 series) aircraft. It highlights issues with the translating cowl doors becoming dislodged during flight, causing damage to the airplane fuselage. The alert emphasizes the importance of following the latest Aircraft Maintenance Manual inspection procedures for these components.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2020-0043

Mar 2, 2020

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0043 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B and EC 155 B1 models. It addresses the replacement of main gearboxes (MGB) with specific part numbers and serial numbers due to potential manufacturing inspection errors. The directive mandates actions to ensure continued safe operation of affected helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B1

EASA AD 2020-0037

Feb 28, 2020

[Correction] Fuselage — Frame Foot Coupling at Frame 43 — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0037 is a corrective directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for the fuselage frame foot coupling at frame 43 on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 153126 or 153742 incorporated during production. The directive mandates a one-time special detailed inspection and subsequent repair or modification to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2020-01-18

Feb 28, 2020

[Correction] Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Airworthiness Limitations Instructions - Principal Structural Elements - Inspections / Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2020-01-18 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This correction clarifies the proper reference for revising the maintenance or inspection program related to airworthiness limitations and principal structural element inspections. The directive mandates incorporation of updated structural inspection requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD 2020-0041

Feb 28, 2020

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0041 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, Trent 972-84, and Trent 972E-84 engines. It addresses inspection requirements for the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft, part number FW20677, due to detected cracks that could lead to rotor shaft failure and potential damage to the aircraft. The directive mandates specific inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900

EASA AD 2020-0042

Feb 28, 2020

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Top Sensor / Main Rotor Mast Lubrication System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0042 is an airworthiness directive affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections of the main gearbox top sensor and the main rotor mast lubrication system to detect foreign object debris that could cause mast bearing seizure and potential loss of helicopter control. The directive includes specific inspection procedures and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

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