EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD DCA-750XL-32B

Landing Gear - Nose and Main Landing Gear Attachment Bolts — Inspection

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/32B issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand mandates inspection and modification of nose and main landing gear attachment bolts on Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft, specifically all serial numbers up to and including 216, 220, 8001, and 8002. This directive requires compliance with Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/105 issue 4, dated 19 December 2018, to ensure dual retaining devices are installed on the landing gear bolts.

Jan 31, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtNzskydive 750XLPacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD 2019-0018

Engine — Fan Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0018 is an aviation safety regulation addressing the inspection of fan blades on CFM International CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific fan blades to detect cracks and prevent fan blade failure. It applies to all serial numbers of multiple CFM56-7B engine variants and includes detailed definitions of affected and serviceable fan blades.

Jan 30, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International CFM56-7BBoeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-800Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0019

Tail Rotor — Actuator Input Lever — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0019 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection requirements for the tail rotor actuator input lever, specifically for parts with Part Number 6F6730V00331 and serial numbers up to 489, excluding those marked with UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 67-0007. The directive mandates conformity checks to ensure correct installation and functionality of the tail rotor actuator input lever.

Jan 30, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW169Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2019-0015

Electrical Power — Circuit Breaker Switches — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0015 addresses inspection and replacement requirements for circuit breaker switches on ASI Aviation F 406 aeroplanes. It specifically targets affected circuit breaker switches with part numbers CM3589-50 and CM3589-20, requiring replacement with improved design parts to prevent cockpit smoke or burning smells. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the F 406 aircraft and mandates compliance with specific service bulletins.

Jan 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAsi Aviation F406ASI Aviation F 406

EASA AD 2019-0014

Electrical Power — Wing Electrical Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0014 is an official regulatory document addressing electrical power wing installation modifications for Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the wing electrical installations to prevent damage caused by insufficient clearance and potential chafing of electrical harnesses. The directive applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these aircraft types.

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

EASA AD 2019-0016

Flight Controls — Rudder Control Pedal Torque Tubes — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0016 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of rudder control pedal torque tubes on ASI Aviation F 406 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and, if necessary, replacement of the left-hand and right-hand rudder control pedal torque tubes, part numbers 5115260-1 and 5115260-2 respectively, to ensure continued safe operation.

Jan 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAsi Aviation F406ASI Aviation F 406

EASA AD 2019-0017

Flight Controls / Stabilizers — Rudder Servo Control — Inspection

Flight Controls / Stabilizers — Rudder Servo Control — Inspection is a regulatory document applicable to AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A300, A300-600, A300-600ST (Beluga), and A310. This document outlines inspection requirements for the rudder servo control systems on these aircraft types to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. It provides guidance for maintenance and inspection procedures specific to these Airbus models.

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

EASA AD CF-2011-24R1

Wings - Wing to Fuselage Attachment Joints - Barrel Nut Cracking

Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-24R1 addresses the issue of barrel nut cracking in the wing to fuselage attachment joints on Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 through 4437. This directive mandates inspections and replacement of barrel nuts to prevent structural integrity compromise caused by hydrogen embrittlement. It introduces a design change involving new Inconel 718 barrel nuts and related hardware to enhance durability.

Jan 28, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8Bombardier DHC-8-400Bombardier DHC-8-401Bombardier DHC-8-402

EASA AD US-2019-01-02

ASPEN AVIONICS, Inc. - Flight Display ADS-B Function - Disabling / Airplane Flight Manual Supplement - Revision

The document titled "ASPEN AVIONICS, Inc. - Flight Display ADS-B Function - Disabling / Airplane Flight Manual Supplement - Revision" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing certain Aspen Avionics Evolution Flight Display units including the EFD1000 Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, Emergency Backup Display, and the EFD500 Multi-Function Display installed on various aircraft. This AD mandates disabling the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In function and revising the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement to mitigate safety risks associated with repeated flight display resets.

Jan 24, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0012

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0174

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321 aeroplanes, specifically models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. The directive addresses the inspection and possible replacement of outer flap parts made from incorrect aluminum alloy material. It mandates a special detailed inspection of suspected outer flap parts to ensure structural integrity and continued airworthiness.

Jan 24, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0010

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR 42ATR 72Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0008

Fuselage — Cowlings and Fairings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for the main gearbox (MGB) fixed cowling attachments to prevent in-flight loss of engine and MGB cowlings. The directive applies to specific serial numbers except those already incorporating certain Airbus Helicopters modifications.

Jan 22, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2019-0009

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0184

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0009 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of the nose landing gear A-frame and airframe junctions, specifically focusing on nut retainers and trailing arm pins to prevent potential failures. This directive mandates repetitive inspections to ensure the integrity of these components and prevent landing gear separation.

Jan 22, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2018-25-15

Wings - Outboard Flap Track - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-25-15 addresses all Boeing Model 727 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed and surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the outboard flap tracks to detect cracks and discrepancies, prompted by similar cracking found on Boeing 737-300 flap tracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and flight safety by preventing potential flap loss and reduced airplane controllability.

Jan 22, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 727

EASA SIB CASA-2018-10

Bell (BHTC) 206L, 407 and 505 Helicopters - Cracking of Main Rotor Transmission Gear

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2018-10 addresses the issue of cracking in main rotor transmission bevel gears on Bell Helicopter models 206L-series, 407, and 505. It highlights the occurrence of cracked gears primarily in model 407 transmissions and discusses the development of a welded gear assembly part number 407-040-043-101 to reduce cracking risk. The alert emphasizes compliance with operational and maintenance procedures related to chip detector activations to ensure safety.

Jan 21, 2019
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2019-0007

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2019-0238

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2019-0238 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aeroplanes exist currently, so no public AD is issued by EASA. The document serves as an informational record for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs as applicable.

Jan 21, 2019
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2019-0004

[Correction] THALES AVS FRANCE SAS - Global Navigation Satellite System — Operational Limitations

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0004 is a correction issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning operational limitations of the Thales AVS France SAS Topstar 200 LPV GPS/SBAS receivers. This directive applies to certain ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes, as well as Sikorsky S-76D helicopters equipped with these receivers. It addresses potential erroneous GPS position outputs that could affect navigation safety during LPV and RNP-AR operations.

Jan 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtATR 42-500ATR 72-212ASikorsky S-76D

EASA AD 2019-0006

Stabilizers — Composite Vertical Tailplane Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for composite vertical tailplane attachment fittings on Airbus A310, A300-600, and A300-600ST aircraft. It mandates review and inspection of affected parts to detect potential delamination that could compromise the vertical tailplane attachment fittings. The directive applies to all certified models with Airbus modification 04886 embodied in production.

Jan 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2018-0084R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0248

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0084R2 is a regulatory update addressing safety concerns for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and shaft to detect cracks that could lead to in-flight blade release. The directive excludes engines modified with RR mod 72-J941 and introduces a modification service bulletin as terminating action for inspections.

Jan 17, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA SIB CASA-2018-11

Bell Helicopter 206 Helicopters - Unporting of Fuel Boost Pump

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2018-11 addresses the risk of engine flameout due to unporting of fuel boost pumps in Bell Helicopter 206 series models, including 206A, 206B (including 206B3 commercial designation), and 206L variants. This alert highlights the danger during low fuel levels combined with uncoordinated flight maneuvers, which can cause fuel starvation and sudden loss of engine power. The document raises awareness for owners, operators, and maintainers of these helicopters to mitigate this safety risk.

Jan 16, 2019
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety Mgmt