EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0004

Jan 9, 2020

Fuselage — Lower Fuselage Fuel Tank Structure and Equipment Electrical Connectors — Rework / Relocation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models delivered before November 2017, except certain serial numbers and those with a specific modification. The directive addresses a non-conformity involving electrical connectors installed under the lower fuselage fuel tank structure. It mandates rework and relocation of these connectors to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

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

EASA AD 2020-0001

Jan 8, 2020

Air — Air Intake Duct — Modification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0001 is an airworthiness directive addressing the air intake duct modification and inspection for CEAPR DR 400 series aeroplanes equipped with specific air induction ducts (G type P/N 56.18.68.320, H type P/N 56.18.13.010, or J type P/N 56.18.68.360). It mandates modification of the air filter attachment fitting and repetitive inspections to prevent engine in-flight shutdown caused by insect blockage. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected DR 400 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ceapr DR 400

EASA AD 2020-0002

Jan 8, 2020

Fuselage — Frame Inboard Boom — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0002 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0100 aeroplanes with serial numbers 11244 to 11371 inclusive. The directive mandates inspection of the fuselage frame inboard boom at fuselage station 17011 to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It requires operators to perform a detailed inspection and report the findings to Fokker Services.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Fokker F28
  • Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD US-2019-25-12

Jan 8, 2020

Oxygen - Low-Pressure Oxygen Flex Hoses - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-12 addresses certain Boeing 777-200 and 777-300ER series airplanes equipped with therapeutic oxygen systems. This directive mandates the replacement of low-pressure oxygen flex hoses with new non-conductive hoses to prevent potential electrical conductivity hazards. The directive updates and supersedes the previous AD 2016-18-02 by adding additional required actions for certain airplane groups.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777200300ER

EASA AD US-2019-25-14

Jan 8, 2020

Stringer Splices and Skin Splice Straps - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-14 mandates repetitive inspections for certain Boeing 777-300ER and 777F series airplanes. This directive addresses widespread fatigue damage in fuselage stringers, stringer splices, and skin splice straps by requiring detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections along with applicable corrective actions. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777300ER
  • Boeing 777F

EASA AD US-2019-22-09

Jan 7, 2020

Fuselage - Main Landing Gear Aft Hanger Link Lug Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 787-8 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear aft hanger link lug fittings for fatigue cracking using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) techniques. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the affected aircraft by detecting and repairing cracks in these critical components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD US-2019-23-12

Jan 7, 2020

Wings - Fuel Tanks - Modification

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 236 (2019-23-12) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA that applies to all Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses fuel system safety by requiring modifications to the fuel tanks and associated components to prevent potential ignition sources. The directive mandates specific maintenance actions including applying sealant to fuel tank fasteners, replacing wire bundle clamps external to the fuel tanks, and installing Teflon sleeving under these clamps.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737300400500

EASA AD US-2019-25-13

Jan 6, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-12-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-13 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with specific low-pressure compressor (LPC) 1st-stage fan blades. This directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of these fan blades and requires replacement of any blades that fail inspection to prevent unsafe conditions. The AD was issued following an in-flight shutdown caused by multiple fan blade fractures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD US-2019-25-17

Jan 6, 2020

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-16-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-25-17 is a final rule addressing Boeing 737 Next Generation series airplanes, specifically models 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER. It requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit selection of certain runways equipped with specific software combinations that cause display electronic unit software errors. The directive targets operations at seven specific runways in the U.S., Colombia, and Guyana to prevent display blanking during instrument approaches.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD 2019-0316

Dec 23, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings – Emergency Escape Slide / Raft Inflation Reservoir – Pressure Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0316 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to emergency escape slides and rafts, specifically the inflation reservoirs which may have defective rupture disk assemblies. The directive mandates repetitive pressure checks of these inflation reservoirs to ensure proper functionality.

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

EASA AD US-2019-23-11

Dec 23, 2019

Flight Controls - Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-11 is a final rule affecting all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. It requires revising the airplane flight manual by adding a supplement with new operating limitations and abnormal procedures related to loss of rudder or yaw damper. This directive addresses a safety issue identified after an inflight rudder shutdown caused lateral-directional oscillations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVI

EASA AD US-2019-24-17

Dec 23, 2019

Wings - Lower Skin Fastener Holes - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-24-17 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Model MD-90-30 airplanes. It mandates inspections due to potential fatigue cracking in certain center wing stringers and lower skin fastener holes. The directive requires repetitive eddy current inspections and repairs if cracks are detected to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing MD-9030

EASA AD 2019-0314

Dec 20, 2019

Hydraulic Power – Ground Service Manifold Manual Valve Attachment Bolts – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0314 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement of attachment bolts on the ground service manifold manual valve to prevent hydraulic system failures. The directive applies to specific Airbus A330 and A340 models with affected ground service manifold parts.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0313

Dec 20, 2019

Rotors Flight Control – Tail Rotor Actuator – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0313 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH. The directive addresses the inspection and maintenance of the tail rotor actuator assembly, specifically focusing on bolts connecting the cardan-pivot joint with the piston rod, to prevent potential bolt failure. This AD mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopters.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2

EASA SIB 2019-16R1

Dec 20, 2019

umlaut engineering GmbH - Hand-operated Fire Extinguishers — Removal from Service

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-16R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing hand-operated Halon-free fire extinguishers manufactured by umlaut engineering GmbH (formerly P3 Engineering GmbH) with part numbers P3APP003010A and P3APP003010C. These extinguishers, produced between March and July 2019, are installed on various aircraft including Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A350, ATR 72, and several Airbus and Leonardo helicopters. The bulletin informs about a manufacturing defect that may cause the extinguishers to become inoperative under certain temperature conditions.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2019-0064R1

Dec 19, 2019

Doors – Cabin Sliding Plug Doors / Emergency Jettisoning System – Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0064R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the emergency jettisoning mechanism of cabin lateral sliding plug doors on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and modifications to prevent jamming of the door jettisoning system, which could obstruct emergency evacuation. This directive applies to helicopters equipped with specific door modifications and supersedes previous related directives.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0304R1

Dec 19, 2019

Engine — Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0304R1 is an operational restriction directive affecting Airbus A320 and A321 NEO aeroplanes equipped with certain International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1000G series engines. It addresses the risk of damage and potential fracture of low pressure turbine (LPT) third stage blades, which could lead to dual engine in-flight shutdown. The directive applies to specific aircraft serial numbers and engine part numbers identified in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0311

Dec 19, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0311 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hoses on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139, AW139, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets specific part numbers of EFS semi-rigid cover assemblies to ensure proper inflation during ditching events. It mandates inspections to detect manufacturing defects that could block gas flow to flotation compartments.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412EP