EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment; Navigation — Flight Environment Data / Altimetry System for RVSM Operations — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0269 is an amendment concerning Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1002 and 1105 to 3010. It addresses issues with the altimetry system and flight environment data related to Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations. The directive mandates modifications to the Aircraft Flight Manual and installation of improved Air Data Computers and Detachable Configuration Modules.

Piaggio P180
Piaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2019-0268

Equipment and Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Sealing Gasket — Inspection / Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0268 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with CPI 503 ADELT emergency locator transmitters (ELT) with part number 503-16-25. The directive addresses the inspection and installation of the ELT sealing gasket to prevent water ingress that could impair emergency transmission functionality.

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2019-19-02

Fuselage - Underwing Longerons - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 205 (October 23, 2019) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Underwing Longerons - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-19-02) applicable to certain Boeing 747-400 and 747-400F series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the underwing longerons and adjacent fuselage skins to detect fatigue cracks and requires corrective actions if cracks are found.

Boeing 747400400F

EASA AD US-2019-21-11

Superseded by FAA AD 2021-14-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-21-11 is a final rule addressing certain Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1525G, PW1521G-3, PW1524G-3, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A turbofan engines. This directive mandates inspections of the low-pressure compressor rotor 1 (LPC R1) for cracks or damage to prevent in-flight failures. It removes the previous requirement to inspect the LPC inlet guide vane (IGV) for alignment and expands applicability to additional engine models.

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
Pratt & Whitney PW1900G

EASA AD CF-2019-37

Oct 28, 2019

Engine - Aircraft Flight Manual – Operating Limitations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-37 is an emergency directive affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1524G, PW1521G-3, or PW1524G-3 engines. It introduces new operating limitations in the Aircraft Flight Manual to address engine in-flight shutdowns reported on these models. The directive mandates limiting engine N1 settings to 94% above 29,000 feet to prevent potential uncontained engine failures.

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2019-0266-E

Oct 25, 2019

Engine — Module 02 / Gas Generator — Service Life Calculation / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0266-E is an emergency directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 1A and 1A1 engines installed on helicopters such as the Airbus Helicopters AS355 N and AS355 NP. It mandates recalculating the service life of the gas generator module M02 due to a manufacturing non-conformity affecting high-pressure turbine blades and discs. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of affected parts based on recalculated service life limits.

Safran ARRIUS 1
Airbus Helicopters AS355 N
Airbus Helicopters AS355 NP

EASA AD CF-2019-36

Oct 25, 2019

Stabilizers — Elevator Power Control Unit (PCU) Arm Fittings Insufficient Fillet Radius

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-36 addresses issues with the elevator power control unit (PCU) arm fittings on De Havilland DHC-8-400 series aircraft, specifically models -400, -401, and -402 with serial numbers 4001 and subsequent. The directive identifies nonconforming fillet radii on certain PCU arm fittings that could lead to premature fatigue failure and potential loss of elevator control. It mandates inspections and replacements to ensure airworthiness and safety.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland DHC-8-400

EASA AD 2019-0265

Oct 25, 2019

Wings — Main Landing Gear Forward Pintle Bearing Lock Washer Tabs and Nuts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0265 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the main landing gear forward pintle bearing lock washer tabs and nuts to ensure proper installation and locking. The directive addresses a potential unsafe condition related to incorrect lock washer tab engagement that could lead to main landing gear collapse.

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD BR-2019-10-01

Oct 24, 2019

Instruments - Honeywell Primus EPIC Software - Installation

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2019-10-01 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates software updates for Honeywell Primus EPIC systems installed on Embraer S.A. ERJ 190 series aircraft. This directive applies to all serial numbers of ERJ 190-100 and ERJ 190-200 models equipped with specific versions of the Primus EPIC software. The directive addresses safety concerns related to erroneous engine parameter indications and autopilot anomalies.

Embraer ERJ 190100200

EASA AD 2019-0264

Oct 23, 2019

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Bogie Beam — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0264 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of main landing gear bogie beams on Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific bogie beams with part numbers 50-1217001-03 and 50-1217001-04 that may have incorrect life limitations. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airbus A340541542642643

EASA AD 2019-0263

Oct 22, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Limitation Manual (ALM) Revision 1, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance requirements specific to the SAAB 2000 aircraft.

Saab Ab 2000
SAAB 2000

EASA AD 2019-0261

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Turbine Blades — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0261 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of intermediate pressure turbine blades (IPTB) on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, commonly installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 variants and targets IPTB with specific part numbers known to be susceptible to sulphidation corrosion leading to cracking. It mandates removal and replacement of affected IPTB to ensure continued engine safety and reliability.

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
Boeing 787

EASA AD 2019-0260

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0108

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0108 is an informational document concerning Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines, which are currently not in civil service. This directive is intended for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, providing recommendations rather than legally binding requirements. The applicable airworthiness directives for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines are issued by the respective military authorities based on the country of registration.

Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2019-0259

Superseded by EASA ADR 2022-0107

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2022-0107 is an informational document regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It states that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, so no public Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists. The document serves as a recommendation to military authorities to issue their own ADs for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.

Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2019-0258

Tail Rotor Drive — Titanium Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0258 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of titanium bolts, part number EN3740-060022F, installed on the tail rotor drive of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters. The directive requires a one-time inspection of these titanium bolts for potential defects due to improper heat treatment that could lead to hydrogen embrittlement. It applies to all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopter model.

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD 2019-0257

Oct 17, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0257 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including all configurations and serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 8. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Dassault Falcon 7X

EASA AD 2019-0256

Oct 17, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0256 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limit Document Revision 09. This directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing life limits and maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

ATR ATR42
ATR 42-200
ATR 42-300
ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2019-0255

Oct 16, 2019

Doors – Cargo Door Locking Mechanism – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0255 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the locking mechanisms on both right-hand and left-hand cargo doors to ensure proper operation and prevent potential in-flight cargo door loss. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC175 B model.

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2019-0254

Oct 15, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment is an informational airworthiness directive record concerning the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore no publicly available EASA Airworthiness Directive exists for this engine. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own applicable airworthiness directives.

Other

Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2019-0035R1

Oct 14, 2019

Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Electrical Harness — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0035R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and modification requirements for the electrical harness installation on Airbus A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253N aeroplanes. It targets specific aircraft serial numbers excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied in production. The directive aims to prevent potential fire or explosion risks caused by insufficient clearance between electrical harnesses and hydraulic pipes.