EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2019-0290

Nov 29, 2019

Electrical Routing — Electrical Harness under Panel 295CL — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0290 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72 aeroplanes, excluding certain serial numbers and those with ATR modification 07988 embodied in production. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to electrical wiring routing under panel 295CL on the left-hand side wing rear spar. It mandates a modification to the electrical harness clamp installation to prevent wire chafing and potential fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2018-0095R1

Nov 29, 2019

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Seal — Inspection / De-Pairing Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0095R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and operational limitations for the intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) rotor buffer seal on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, which power Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections and sets operational restrictions to prevent engine power loss caused by seal cracking. It also introduces an optional modification that can terminate the inspection requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787-8
  • Boeing 787-9

EASA AD 2018-0094R1

Nov 29, 2019

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Seal — Inspection / De-Pairing Limitations

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0094R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and de-pairing limitations for the intermediate pressure compressor rotor seal on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed on Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections and corrective actions for affected seals to prevent engine power loss. It also introduces optional terminating actions through specific Rolls-Royce service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787-8
  • Boeing 787-9

EASA AD 2019-0288

Nov 28, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 3 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0288 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 05 and variation 5.3, which include certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0287

Nov 27, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings — External Life Raft Jettison System / Inflation Cylinder Percussion System / Bellcrank — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0287 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models equipped with emergency life rafts installed in the multi-purpose sponsons. It focuses on inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of the external life raft jettison system's inflation cylinder percussion system bellcranks to prevent jamming issues. The directive applies to specific bellcrank part numbers and mandates corrective actions to ensure safe release of life rafts during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2019-23-10

Nov 26, 2019

Aileron Control System - Right Aileron Flight Control Cable End Fittings - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2019-23-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Textron Aviation Inc. airplanes, specifically models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, S35, V35, V35A, 36, and certain serial numbers of F33A, F33C, V35B, and A36. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of the right aileron flight control cable end fittings to prevent failure and potential loss of roll control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation E33
  • Textron Aviation E33A
  • Textron Aviation E33C
  • Textron Aviation F33
  • Textron Aviation G33
  • Textron Aviation 35-C33
  • Textron Aviation 35-C33A
  • Textron Aviation S35
  • Textron Aviation V35
  • Textron Aviation V35A
  • Textron Aviation 36
  • Textron Aviation F33A
  • Textron Aviation F33C
  • Textron Aviation V35B
  • Textron Aviation A36

EASA AD US-2019-21-51

Nov 22, 2019

[Final Rule] Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Interstage Seal - Removal from Service

[Final Rule] Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Interstage Seal - Removal from Service is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive addressing certain General Electric Company GE90-115B model turbofan engines. It mandates the removal from service of the Interstage Seal, part number 2505M72P01, installed on specific engine serial numbers due to a recent uncontained high-pressure turbine failure event. This directive aims to prevent potential engine and aircraft damage caused by high-energy debris release.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GE90

EASA AD 2019-0285

Nov 22, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0285 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision 014. The directive addresses recalculation of service life limits and replacement of certain parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD 2019-0283

Nov 21, 2019

Wings — Trailing Edge and Trailing Edge Devices — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0283 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the wing trailing edge and trailing edge devices to detect cracks and provides optional modification instructions to prevent potential in-flight loss of parts. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as identified in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0281

Nov 20, 2019

Fuselage — ADF Antenna / Fuel Tank Protection

The document titled 'Fuselage — ADF Antenna / Fuel Tank Protection' pertains to the AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 model. It addresses specific considerations related to the aircraft's fuselage, focusing on the Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) antenna and measures to protect the fuel tank. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopter model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD BR-2019-11-07

Nov 20, 2019

Landing Gear - Pintle Pins of the Main Landing Gear Shock Struts - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2019-11-07 addresses inspection and replacement requirements for the pintle pins of the main landing gear shock struts on specific Embraer ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 series aircraft. The directive applies to certain pintle pins repaired under specific Liebherr Aerospace engineering dispositions that may have reduced life limits. It mandates inspections and replacement of affected pintle pins to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 170
  • Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2019-0284-E

Nov 20, 2019

Wings — Inner Flap Fitting Bearing Bolts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0284-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of inner flap fitting bearing bolts on SIAT 223 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of specific bearing bolts with part numbers 223-20-13003 or 223-20-13053 due to reported cracks. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential loss of control caused by bolt fractures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Defence & Space Gmbh SIAT 223
  • SIAT 223

EASA AD 2019-0280

Nov 19, 2019

Main Rotor — Spherical Bearing — Inspection / Time Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0280 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB models. It addresses the inspection and life limit requirements for the main rotor spherical thrust bearing, part number 579085. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of these bearings to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB

EASA AD CF-2019-42

Nov 18, 2019

Flight Controls — Rudder Control System — Rudder Feel Unit Shaft Fracture

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-42 addresses a safety issue in Bombardier Inc. aeroplanes including models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2C11. The directive concerns the rudder control system, specifically the rudder feel unit shaft, which has been found to fracture due to fatigue. This fracture could lead to loss of rudder feel and affect aircraft controllability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B19
  • Bombardier CL-600-2C10
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D15
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D24
  • Bombardier CL-600-2C11

EASA AD CF-2019-41

Nov 18, 2019

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Additional Operating Limitations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-41 addresses additional operating limitations for the wing anti-ice system on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B19 aircraft. This directive mandates changes to the Airplane Flight Manual to ensure the wing anti-ice system is activated under specific conditions to prevent ice accumulation on wing leading edges. The directive aims to enhance safety by mitigating risks associated with undetected ice during landing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B19

EASA AD 2019-0272R1

Nov 18, 2019

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Hub Body – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0272R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns for Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B models. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of the tail rotor hub body, part number C642A0100103, to prevent loss of tail rotor drive and yaw control. The directive includes detailed inspection and replacement procedures to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD CF-2019-43

Nov 15, 2019

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Shock Strut Cylinder Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-43 addresses corrosion found on the nose landing gear (NLG) shock strut cylinders of Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 through 20767. This directive mandates inspections and modifications to the NLG shock strut cylinders to prevent structural failure due to corrosion. It also restricts installation of certain replacement NLG shock strut assemblies unless reworked according to specified service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD US-2019-21-08

Nov 15, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-23-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-21-08 is a final rule addressing Textron Aviation Inc. airplanes, including Models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, 36, and certain serial-numbered Models F33A, F33C, V35B, and A36. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of damaged right aileron flight control cable end fittings to prevent potential failure. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks associated with cracked or fractured cable fittings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation E33
  • Textron Aviation E33A
  • Textron Aviation E33C
  • Textron Aviation F33
  • Textron Aviation G33
  • Textron Aviation 35-C33
  • Textron Aviation 35-C33A
  • Textron Aviation K35
  • Textron Aviation M35
  • Textron Aviation N35
  • Textron Aviation P35
  • Textron Aviation S35
  • Textron Aviation V35
  • Textron Aviation V35A
  • Textron Aviation 36
  • Textron Aviation F33A
  • Textron Aviation F33C
  • Textron Aviation V35B
  • Textron Aviation A36