EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2019-07

Wing — Cracking of the Wing Lower Skin at Wing Station 51 under the Drag Angle

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-07 addresses cracking of the wing lower skin at Wing Station 51 under the drag angle on Viking Air Ltd. CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T variant) aircraft, serial numbers 1001 through 1125. The directive mandates inspections and repairs based on Viking Service Bulletin 215-A568 Revision 4 to detect and correct fatigue damage that could lead to wing structure failure. It also requires operators to begin recording water landings to accurately track total operation cycles.

Mar 8, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtViking Air CL-215Viking Air CL-215-1A10Viking Air CL-215-6B11

EASA AD 2019-0045-E

Tail Rotor — Rotor Blade Bearing(s) — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0045-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor blade bearings on all serial numbers of PZL SW-4 helicopters. It focuses on detecting displacement and missing inserts in the tail rotor blade bearings, specifically part numbers 60.02.680.00.01 and 60.02.630.00.00. The directive mandates inspections to ensure the integrity of these components to prevent potential failure and loss of helicopter control.

Mar 7, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik SW4PZL SW-4

EASA AD 2019-0043

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Piston Tube — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0043 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Srl P2006T aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of nose landing gear piston tubes, specifically part number 26-8-1408-1, due to a manufacturing defect identified in a specific batch. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the P2006T model with affected parts installed.

Mar 6, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTecnam P2006TCostruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM P2006T

EASA AD CF-2019-08

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-16

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-08 addresses Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial number 65011 and subsequent. This directive mandates updating the rotorcraft flight manual to correct altitude limitations when operating with Jet B and JP-4 wide-cut fuels. The update ensures safe engine performance by reflecting accurate operating limits for these fuel types.

Mar 6, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBell 505 (Jet Ranger X)Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 505

EASA AD CF-2019-06

Fuselage — Non-Conforming Keel Tension Fittings and Stringer End Fittings

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-06 addresses non-conforming keel tension fittings and stringer end fittings on Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aircraft with specific serial numbers. This directive mandates inspections and eventual replacement of these fittings to ensure structural integrity of the fuselage. It applies to affected aircraft to prevent premature cracking and corrosion in critical fuselage joints.

Mar 1, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8Bombardier DHC-8-401Bombardier DHC-8-402

EASA SIB 2019-04

Avoiding Obstacles Lighted with Light-Emitting Diode Obstacle Lights whilst Operating with Night Vision Goggles

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-04 is an informational document addressing the visibility issues of LED obstacle lights when using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) during helicopter operations. It highlights that certain red LED obstacle lights are not visible through NVGs due to their emission spectrum, which differs from traditional incandescent lights. This bulletin is relevant to air operators and competent authorities involved in night operations with NVGs.

Feb 28, 2019
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD BR-2019-02-02

Fuselage - Ram Air Turbine Compartment Door Seal Attachment - Inspection / Rework

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2019-02-02 addresses inspection and rework of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) compartment door seal attachment on Embraer S.A. airplanes. The affected models include ERJ 170 series (100 and 200 variants), ERJ 190 series (100 and 200 variants), and ERJ 190-100 ECJ. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety by preventing RAT seal detachment during flight.

Feb 28, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 190

EASA SIB NE-19-03

Air Cruisers Company / Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems - Escape Slides - Maintenance Tasks and Intervals

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-19-03 provides updated maintenance tasks and intervals for Air Cruisers Company and Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (ZAES) escape slides and slide/raft systems, particularly those aged 15 years and older. It affects various aircraft models equipped with ZAES evacuation slides, including Boeing MD-80 series and others covered by specific ZAES Component Maintenance Manuals. The bulletin aims to enhance inspection and testing protocols to ensure the continued airworthiness of aging evacuation slides.

Feb 27, 2019
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB CE-19-04

Collins Aerospace - Crew Oxygen System - Full Face Mask / Smoke Goggle Visibility

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-19-04 titled "Collins Aerospace - Crew Oxygen System - Full Face Mask / Smoke Goggle Visibility" addresses a visibility issue affecting full face masks and smoke goggles manufactured by Collins Aerospace, installed on various aircraft including Boeing and Bombardier models. The bulletin informs operators and maintenance personnel about a lens haze condition known as "blooming" that can restrict pilot visibility during use. It highlights that this issue is not currently considered an unsafe condition warranting an airworthiness directive.

Feb 27, 2019
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB 2019-03

Leonardo AW169 Helicopters - Main Rotor Damper Link — Inspection / Degradation Monitoring

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-03 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing inspection and degradation monitoring of the main rotor damper link on Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It applies specifically to AW169 helicopters equipped with main rotor damper links Part Number 6F6220V00452. The bulletin informs operators about reported premature removal of the damper link due to degradation issues such as inner member debonding and cracks in bearing components.

Feb 27, 2019
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0042

Power Plant — Engine Air Inlet Cowl Acoustic Panels — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0042 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and replacement of engine air inlet cowl acoustic panels on Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The directive focuses on affected parts with Part Numbers SJ30020 and SJ30361 to prevent potential in-flight detachment of acoustic panels. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 27, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343

EASA AD US-2019-02-01

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stator Cases - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-02-01 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx turbofan engines, including models GEnx-1B54 through GEnx-2B67 variants. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected high-pressure turbine stator cases due to a manufacturing quality escape that could lead to engine failure and fire. The directive updates previous requirements by reducing compliance times for these actions to enhance safety.

Feb 25, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2017-0103R1

Engine — Timing Chain — Replacement / Aircraft Flight Manual — Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0103R1 is an amendment addressing Austro Engine GmbH E4 series and E4P engines installed on twin-engine aircraft such as the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive focuses on the timing chain wear issue linked to windmilling restarts and updates the Aircraft Flight Manual limitations section accordingly. It mandates operational restrictions on windmilling restarts and updates to the AFM to mitigate engine power loss risks.

Feb 25, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceFlight OpsSafety MgmtAustro Engine Gmbh E4Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2019-0041

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0041 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Austro Engine GmbH E4 series engines. It applies to E4 and E4P engine models installed on aircraft such as Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks to ensure continued engine safety.

Feb 25, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAustro Engine Gmbh E4Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2019-0040-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0127

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0040-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses, part number 115S018A315, installed on Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. The directive mandates a one-time detailed inspection and, depending on findings, further inspections or replacement of the affected hoses to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of Falcon 10 aircraft and aims to prevent loss of wing anti-ice system performance.

Feb 21, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 10

EASA AD 2018-0268

[Correction] Engine — Life-Limited Critical Parts — Service Life Calculation / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0268 is a corrective directive addressing life-limited critical parts on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A2-20 engines, commonly installed on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates recalculation and replacement of certain engine life-limited parts to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of these engines and focuses on parts such as compressor discs, fan blades, and turbine discs.

Feb 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2019-0039

Powerplant — Engine Drain D1 Assembly — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0039 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It addresses a safety issue related to the engine combustion chamber D1 drain assembly, specifically part number 8G7170A00111, installed on certain serial numbers of AW189 helicopters. The directive mandates a modification to replace the affected drain assembly to prevent potential fire hazards.

Feb 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA SIB NE-19-02

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Engines - Low-Pressure Turbine Uncontainment

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-19-02 issued by the FAA addresses potential low-pressure turbine (LPT) failures in Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94 model turbofan engines. These engines are installed on aircraft including Boeing 747, Boeing 767, Airbus A300, Airbus A310, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11. The bulletin informs operators and maintenance organizations about risks related to P-flange bolt fractures and nacelle penetration due to LPT failures.

Feb 20, 2019
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2019-03-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2019-16-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-03-04 is a final rule addressing Engine Alliance GP7270 and GP7277 turbofan engines equipped with engine fan hub assemblies part numbers 5760221 or 5760321. This directive mandates inspections to detect cracks and damage in the engine fan hub assembly to prevent uncontained failures. It applies to all affected engines and supersedes the previous AD 2018-11-16.

Feb 20, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEngine Alliance GP7200

EASA SIB 2019-01R1

GPS Week Rollover

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-01R1 is a revised safety information bulletin addressing the GPS Week Rollover issue affecting aviation navigation and timing systems that rely on GPS receivers. It highlights the potential impact on onboard systems such as Global Navigation Satellite Systems receivers, Flight Management Systems, and Air Traffic Management Systems, without specifying particular aircraft or engine models. The bulletin aims to raise awareness among pilots, air operators, and air navigation service providers about the GPS week counter reset occurring on 6 April 2019.

Feb 19, 2019
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt