EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0290

Stabilizer — Vertical Stabilizer Tension Bolts — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0290 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion protection issues in the vertical stabilizer tension bolts, specifically the section 19 holes of the Vertical Tail Plane tension bolts connection. The directive mandates modifications to improve corrosion protection to maintain structural integrity.

Dec 21, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2018-0288

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0036

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0288 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Dec 21, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA SIB 2018-20

HELICOPTERES GUIMBAL Cabri G2 Helicopters - Main Rotor Mast, Tail Boom Fittings and Transmission Shaft - Corrosion Protection Improvement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-20 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing corrosion protection improvements for Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 1003 to 1233. The bulletin focuses on corrosion issues found on the main rotor mast, tail boom fittings, and transmission shaft. It provides guidance based on Hélicoptères Guimbal service bulletins to inspect, treat, and protect these components.

Dec 20, 2018
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2018-0286

Main Rotor — Hydraulic Damper / Belt Tension Shaft Rod End Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0286 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Enstrom Helicopter Corporation models F-28, 280, and 480 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the main rotor hydraulic damper and belt tension shaft rod end bearing assemblies to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models and references specific part numbers for affected components.

Dec 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom Helicopter Corporation 280Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28Enstrom F-28Enstrom 280Enstrom 480

EASA AD 2018-0287

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0060

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0287 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It addresses a safety concern involving the tail rotor gearbox actuating rods, which may suffer structural failure due to material defects and micro cracks. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopters.

Dec 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2018-0285

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0120

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0285 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all models and serial numbers of Pilatus PC-6 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Pilatus PC-6 Aircraft Maintenance Manual and Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement of life-limited parts.

Dec 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-6Pilatus PC-6

EASA AD 2018-0283

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0257

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0283 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2 and D-2 helicopters. It addresses a safety issue related to the main rotor actuator (MRA) parts with part numbers B673M30A1002 and D673M30A1003. The directive mandates inspection and reporting requirements to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopters.

Dec 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD 2018-0284

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0067

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0284 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It mandates a one-time inspection of the main rotor actuator nuts on specified part numbers to detect cracks and displacement that could impair flight control. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Dec 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD CF-2018-34

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-10

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-34 mandates inspections for elevator power control unit (PCU) bracket cracking on Bombardier DHC-8-400 series aircraft, specifically models -400, -401, and -402 with serial numbers 4001 through 4580. The directive addresses structural integrity concerns related to the elevator PCU brackets and elevator spars to prevent potential loss of pitch control. It requires a one-time inspection and reporting of findings, with replacement or repair as necessary.

Dec 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8Bombardier DHC-8-400

EASA AD CF-2018-35

Tail Rotor Drive — Tail Rotor Gearbox — Introduction of Attachment Hardware Recurring Torque Check

Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-35 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, serial number 57001 and subsequent. This directive mandates recurring torque checks of the tail rotor gearbox attachment hardware to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive addresses potential loosening of the tail rotor gearbox that could lead to structural damage and loss of helicopter control.

Dec 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429

EASA AD 2018-0282

Fuselage — Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Rear Attachment Fitting Screws — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0282 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models delivered before 01 September 2018. It mandates inspection of the main gearbox suspension bar rear attachment fitting screws, specifically part number 330A22013520, to detect potential elongation and loss of nut tightening torque. The directive aims to prevent structural failure of the main gearbox rear attachment fittings that could lead to detachment of suspension bars.

Dec 19, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2018-0281

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0045

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0281 is an airworthiness directive issued for Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o. Virus SW 121 aeroplanes, serial numbers VSW1210001 to VSW1210038. It addresses a fuel system safety issue involving the fuel distribution block and fuel pressure sensor installation. The directive mandates inspections, possible replacement, and modification of the fuel pressure sensor installation to prevent fuel leakage and potential in-flight fire.

Dec 18, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPipistrel Vertical Solutions D.O.O. Virus SWPipistrel Virus SW 121

EASA AD 2018-0280

Rotors Flight Control — Mixing Control System Rigid Connecting Link — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0280 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the mixing control system rigid connecting links on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 and A119 helicopter models, including variants such as A109A, A109E, AW109SP, and AW119MKII. The directive mandates a one-time visual inspection of specific rigid connecting links with part numbers 109-0032-01-13, 109-0032-01-17, and 109-0032-01-29 for damage, cracking, or play.

Dec 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109Leonardo A119

EASA AD 2018-0279

Emergency Flotation System Inflation Hose — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0279 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters concerning the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) inflation hose assemblies. It addresses specific part numbers and serial numbers of the left-hand and right-hand aft EFS assemblies that may have incorrect inflation hose connections. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure proper inflation hose installation to maintain flotation system effectiveness.

Dec 14, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0278

Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Inspection

The document titled Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Inspection is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Airbus A400M aeroplane. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. The content is provided by EASA solely for the attention of military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders.

Dec 14, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2018-0275

Wings — Frame 56 Vertical Cruciform Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0275 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the vertical cruciform fittings at fuselage frame 56 on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75132 or 75442 incorporated during production. The directive mandates inspections and potential modifications to ensure structural integrity of the affected wing fittings.

Dec 14, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0274

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Leg — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0274 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of PZL W-3A helicopters. It mandates a modification to the left-hand main landing gear leg to prevent damage to the wheel braking system pneumatic line caused by rescue hoist operations. The directive ensures continued safe operation of the affected helicopters by addressing a specific landing gear component vulnerability.

Dec 13, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3A

EASA AD 2018-0272

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0239

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0272 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates inspections of the main gearbox particle detectors and bottom housing (oil sump) to detect potential failures of the second stage planet gear, which could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Dec 13, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2018-0273

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0083

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0273 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency concerning SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2D, 2E, and 2N models. It applies to these engines installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (H125), EC 130 T2 (H130), and MBB-BK117 D-2 (EC 145 T2 or H145) helicopters. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest SAFRAN ARRIEL 2 Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals.

Dec 13, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2MBB-BK117 D-2