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EASA AD US-2020-03-22

Wings - Frame Tie Rod Assemblies & Stub Beam Upper Chords - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-22 addresses certain Boeing Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the wing's left- and right-side frame tie rod assemblies and stub beam upper chords to detect fatigue cracking. The directive aims to maintain structural integrity and prevent possible airplane decompression.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878

EASA AD 2020-0039

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0039 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various helicopter models including Bell 222, 230, 430, 204, 205, 212, 214, 412, Erickson S-64F, Kamov Ka-32A11BC, and Sikorsky S-58, S-61, S-76, and S-92 helicopters. The directive focuses on the replacement of certain Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers manufactured by umlaut engineering GmbH that have a manufacturing defect. It mandates the removal and replacement of affected fire extinguishers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 430
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 214ST
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Centerpointe Aerospace, Inc S-58
Erickson Air-Crane S-64
Kamov KA32
Mcdermott 214 Holdings, 214
Sikorsky S-61
Sikorsky S-76
Sikorsky S-92
Bell 204
Bell 205
Bell 212
Bell 214
Bell 412
Erickson S-64F
Kamov Ka-32A11BC
Sikorsky S-58

EASA AD 2020-0038

Main Rotor — Vibration Absorber Fairing — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all PZL W-3A and PZL W-3AS helicopters. It addresses the installation of the main rotor vibration absorber fairing, specifically focusing on the affected fairing part number 30.23.015.00.03 and associated hardware. The directive mandates compliance with updated installation instructions to ensure proper securing of the fairing to the vibration absorber.

Airworthiness Directive

Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A
PZL W-3A
PZL W-3AS

EASA AD 2020-0035

Engine Fuel & Control — Engine Electronic Controller Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0035 is an official directive addressing the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates an update to the engine electronic controller software to correct issues related to air pressure sensing that could affect thrust control. This update ensures continued safe operation of affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD US-2020-04-01

Engine - LP10 Oil Supply Tube & Fuel Oil Cooler - Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-04-01 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1525G, PW1521G-3, PW1524G-3, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of the LP10 oil supply tube and the fuel oil cooler (FOC) due to reports of in-flight shutdowns caused by oil leaks at their connection. This directive aims to prevent engine fires and damage to aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
Pratt & Whitney PW1900G

EASA AD US-2020-03-10

Fuselage - Fairing Panel 194E, Wheel Well Panel 193D & Support Structure - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-10 addresses The Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes, excluding the 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for the lower aft wing-to-body fairing panel 194E, wheel well panel 193D, and their support structures due to reported in-flight separation caused by worn or damaged nutplates.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737

EASA AD 2020-0034

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 07, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2020-02-23

Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Pull Cables - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-23 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus Helicopters models AS350B series and AS355 series equipped with emergency float kits. It mandates repetitive inspections of the pull cable installation on the emergency float kits to ensure proper activation of the float inflation system. This directive aims to prevent asymmetric float inflation or failure to deploy, which could lead to capsizing during water landings.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355
Airbus Helicopters AS350B
Airbus Helicopters AS355

EASA AD 2020-0027R1

Flight Controls — Aileron, Elevator and Rudder Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0027R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators (EHAs) for the aileron, elevator, and rudder flight controls on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aircraft. The directive mandates insulation resistance checks and corrective actions for affected EHAs to ensure continued safe operation of these flight control components.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2005-0035-CN

CANCELLED: Landing Gear - Main Undercarriage Structure - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2005-0035-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the inspection of the main landing gear cylinder torque link attachment lugs on Piper Aircraft PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft include various PA-28 models and the PA-32-260, with specific serial numbers detailed in the directive. This cancellation reflects updated safety assessments and improved inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive

Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
Piper PA-28
Piper PA-32

EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-03

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is a Russian Federation Federal Air Transport Agency Airworthiness Directive issued on 2020-02-28 concerning the RRJ-95 aircraft. It addresses mandatory corrective actions related to the emergency exit door and emergency escape slide system, focusing on additional operational tests and inspections to ensure proper functionality and airworthiness support.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
RRJ-95

EASA AD 2020-0032

Doors – Passenger Door Triple Reed Contact Switches – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0032 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of triple reed contact switches (P/N 1940420026) installed on passenger doors to prevent corrosion-related failures. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure the proper function of door mechanisms critical for evacuation safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2020-0030

Fuselage — External Fuselage Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency that applies to Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the external fuselage skin panels at frame 34 underneath the fairing structure between stringer 43 left-hand and right-hand sides. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected fuselage area.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320

EASA AD 2020-0031

Oxygen – Passenger Oxygen Masks – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0031 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to passenger oxygen masks that may stick and fail to fully inflate after exposure to high ground temperatures. The directive mandates replacement of affected passenger oxygen masks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2020-03-20

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-02-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-20 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing aircraft models including MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, all 737-8 and 737-9, all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER series, certain 747-400 and 747-400F, certain 757 and 767, and all 777 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit operations requiring less than 0.3 required navigational performance (RNP) within a specified geographic area for airplanes equipped with a Collins GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR) with certain software versions. The AD was issued due to reports of loss or degradation of GPS data affecting positional accuracy.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 717200
Boeing 73789600700700C800900900ER
Boeing 747400400F
Boeing 757
Boeing 767
Boeing 777
Boeing MD-11
McDonnell Douglas MD-11
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F

EASA AD US-2020-02-11

Electrical Power - Static Inverters - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-11 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 412 and 412EP helicopters. It mandates the replacement of certain static inverters with improved versions to correct unsafe conditions caused by inverter failures. The directive applies specifically to static inverters with part numbers 412-375-079-101 or 412-375-079-103 having serial numbers 29145 or higher.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Bell Helicopter Textron 412
Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP

EASA AD US-2020-01-55

Engine - Interstage Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-01-55 addresses certain General Electric Company GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines installed on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This directive mandates the removal from service of specific interstage seals, part numbers 2505M72P01 and 2448M33P01, due to a risk of uncontained high-pressure turbine failure. The directive aims to prevent engine damage and potential loss of the airplane caused by high-energy debris release.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GE90
Boeing 777-300ER

EASA AD 2020-0029

Engine — Mechanical Fuel Pump Spacer — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0029 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH S 1800 and S 2100 engines. It applies to engines equipped with the BCD lever fuel pump Part Number 05 200 401B, commonly installed on powered sailplanes such as the Scheibe SF 25 C, Fournier RF 5, and Diamond H 36. The directive addresses a mechanical fuel pump spacer issue that could affect engine performance.

Airworthiness Directive

Sauer Flugmotorenbau S 1800
Sauer Flugmotorenbau S 2100
Scheibe SF 25 C
Fournier RF 5
Diamond H 36

EASA AD US-2020-02-16

Fuselage - Lower Skin of the Fuselage Skin Lap Splices - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-16 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the lower skin of the fuselage skin lap splices along the lower fastener row of a specific stringer lap splice on certain body station skin panels due to potential widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to detect and mitigate scratch cracks and fatigue cracking that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737200200C300400500

EASA AD 2020-0026

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Carrier Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Bell 429 and 430 helicopters equipped with certain Goodrich rescue hoists. The directive mandates inspection of the hoist carrier assembly to detect incorrect assembly of the carrier retainer spring, which could lead to loosening of the carrier assembly and potential loss of human load. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and specific Goodrich hoist part numbers listed in the directive.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 429
Bell 430