EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2019-0083

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Actuator Fire Protection Assemblies — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0083 is an official safety directive addressing Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It mandates inspection of the electrical thrust reverser actuation system (ETRAS) actuator fitting fire protection assemblies on engines #2 and #3 to ensure proper sealing with silicone fire sealant. This directive aims to prevent potential fire hazards due to incomplete sealing of fire shields on the thrust reverser actuator fittings.

Apr 15, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD CF-2019-13

Fire Detection System - Contamination of the sensor contacts for Advanced Pneumatic Detectors (APD) System

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-13 addresses contamination issues in the sensor contacts of Advanced Pneumatic Detectors (APD) installed on Bombardier DHC-8-400 series aircraft, including models -400, -401, and -402. This directive applies to specific Kidde (UTAS) APD part numbers and serial numbers. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of affected APD units to ensure proper fire detection system functionality.

Apr 15, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8Bombardier DHC-8-400

EASA AD 2019-0082

Navigation — Airspeed Indicator — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0082 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Stemme AG S 12 powered sailplanes with serial numbers 12-002 to 12-021. It addresses an issue with airspeed indicators (ASI) having Stemme Part Numbers IF-W230 or IF-W190, which may have incorrect speed markings. The directive mandates inspection, possible AFM amendment, and replacement of affected ASIs to ensure flight safety.

Apr 12, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtStemme Ag S12Stemme AG S 12

EASA AD RU-2019-322-02

Wings - Outer-Wing Lower Panel Around the Cut-Out for the Access Panel - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-322-02 issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation mandates a one-time special detailed inspection of the outer-wing lower panel around the cut-outs for access panels 574AB and 674AB on RRJ-95 aircraft with more than 3500 flight cycles. This directive addresses detected cracks found during resource testing and aims to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected aircraft. The inspection procedure and reporting requirements are detailed in the RRJ-95 Aircraft Maintenance Manual and Non-Destructive Testing Manual.

Apr 12, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95Sukhoi RRJ-95

EASA SIB 2019-06

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA AD 2019-0087-E

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-06 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635 models. It informs operators about a reported issue involving a cracked and displaced tie bar inside the piston of the longitudinal single-axis actuator of the main rotor actuator. The bulletin provides inspection and reporting instructions to assess corrosion and potential damage.

Apr 9, 2019
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2019-03-24

Fuselage - Overwing Emergency Exit Doors - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 42 (March 4, 2019) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Overwing Emergency Exit Doors - Inspection' is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 737-400 series airplanes. It addresses cracking found in the splice plate on the lower sill of the overwing emergency exit doors. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and necessary repairs to ensure continued structural integrity.

Apr 8, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-400

EASA AD US-2019-06-01

[Correction] Engine - Low-Pressure Turbine 1st- and 3rd-Stage Disk - Removal / Replacement

The document titled "[Correction] Engine - Low-Pressure Turbine 1st- and 3rd-Stage Disk - Removal / Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-06-01) concerning International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM turbofan engines. It addresses the removal and replacement of certain low-pressure turbine (LPT) 1st- and 3rd-stage disks due to manufacturing defects. This AD aims to prevent potential failure of these disks, which could lead to engine and aircraft damage.

Apr 5, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD 2018-0148R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0222

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0148R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspections and repairs of the thrust reverser lower beam (TRU beam) due to thermal degradation and potential fatigue issues that could lead to disconnection of the thrust reverser unit. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring repetitive special detailed inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Apr 5, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343

EASA AD 2018-0264R1

AVIOINTERIORS S.p.A. - Life Vest Pouch — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0264R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for life vest pouches installed on Aviointeriors Centaurus Economy Class passenger seats, specifically part number 313907100004. These seats are commonly installed on Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure proper installation of life vest pouches to maintain passenger safety during evacuation.

Apr 4, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777-200Boeing 777-300

EASA AD 2019-0081

Fire Protection — Pipe Connections — Re-torque

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-251N, A321-253N, A321-271N, and A321-272N aeroplanes. The directive addresses fire protection pipe connections in the pylon area that may have been under-torqued during final assembly. It mandates re-torqueing these connections to ensure proper safety margins in case of engine fire.

Apr 3, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A320-251NAirbus A320-271NAirbus A321-251NAirbus A321-253NAirbus A321-271NAirbus A321-272N

EASA AD 2019-0079

Flight Controls — Air Brake Control — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0079 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Schempp-Hirth Ventus c, Ventus cT, and Ventus cM sailplanes and powered sailplanes. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the air brake control system to prevent damage and potential uncommanded airbrake deployment.

Apr 3, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus SailplanesSchempp-Hirth Ventus cSchempp-Hirth Ventus cTSchempp-Hirth Ventus cM

EASA AD 2019-0080

Fuselage — Aft Fuselage Skin Panels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0080 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the aft fuselage skin panels on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It mandates repetitive tapping and visual inspections to detect debonding in the aft fuselage outer skin areas, which could compromise structural integrity and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Apr 3, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD US-2019-05-04

Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 49 (March 13, 2019) Final Rule titled 'Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection' issues a new airworthiness directive (AD 2019-05-04) for MD Helicopters, Inc. models 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N. The AD mandates inspections of specific main rotor blades (MRBs) for cracks to address safety concerns. It applies to helicopters equipped with Helicopter Technology Company, LLC MRB part numbers 369A1100, 369D21100, 369D21102, 369D21120, 369D21121, 369D21123, 500P2100, or 500P2300.

Apr 3, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMd Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500NMd Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 600NMD Helicopters 369AMD Helicopters 369DMD Helicopters 369EMD Helicopters 369FFMD Helicopters 369HMD Helicopters 369HEMD Helicopters 369HMMD Helicopters 369HSMD Helicopters 500NMD Helicopters 600N

EASA AD 2019-0058R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0241

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0058R1 is a regulatory update affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 1000 series engines, including models Trent 1000-A2 through Trent 1000-L2. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Time Limits Manual (TLM) Revision dated 12 December 2018. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical engine components.

Apr 2, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD US-2019-03-26

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-26-17

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-03-26 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. It mandates modifications to passenger service units (PSUs) and life vest panels to prevent detachment during accidents by replacing and installing new lanyards and inspecting torsion spring assemblies. This directive aims to enhance passenger safety by ensuring PSUs remain securely attached during emergencies.

Apr 2, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD CF-2019-11

Aft Fuselage — Rudder Quadrant Support Channel Cracking

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-11 addresses cracking in the rudder quadrant support channel of Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9001 through 9844 and 9998. The directive mandates inspections and structural modifications to prevent fatigue-related deterioration that could cause uncommanded rudder movement or bleed air leakage. This AD applies to specific Bombardier business jet models and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Mar 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2019-0076

Doors — Passenger Door Girt Bar Retention — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0076 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the passenger door girt bar retention system to prevent dislodgement issues that could impair the functionality of the emergency evacuation slides. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A350-941 model.

Mar 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD US-2019-06-07

Engine Fuel & Control - Fuel Nozzles and Supply Manifold Assemblies - Inspection / Replacement / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-06-07 addresses certain Pratt & Whitney PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168-1D, PW4168A, PW4168A-1D, and PW4170 turbofan engines. This directive mandates inspections and replacements related to fuel nozzles and fuel nozzle supply manifold assemblies to prevent fuel leaks associated with the Talon IIB combustion chamber configuration. It also requires installation of new brackets and clamps on the fuel nozzle supply manifold assemblies.

Mar 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4100

EASA AD 2019-0078

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Ball Nut Trunnion Lower Attachment — Inspection of Right-Hand Bearing Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0078 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the right-hand bearing installation on the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator ball nut trunnion lower attachment for Airbus A300, A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time detailed inspection of the affected parts to ensure proper installation and prevent potential actuator failure. The directive applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these Airbus aircraft.

Mar 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2019-0077

Standard Practices / Structures — Wing, Fuselage and Horizontal Stabilizer Fitting Bushings — Inspection / Replacement / Securing Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0077 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. SZD-54-2 “Perkoz” sailplanes with specific serial numbers. It addresses inspection, replacement, and securing modifications of wing, fuselage, and horizontal stabilizer fitting bushings to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these sailplanes.

Mar 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAllstar Pzl Glider SZD-54 PerkozAllstar PZL Glider SZD-54-2