EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2019-16-12

Sep 5, 2019

Wings - Vertical Stiffeners - Installation / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2019-16-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates replacement of vertical stiffeners at left and right buttock line 6.15 on the rear spar of the wing center section, along with installation of angle and bonding jumpers, brackets, sealant, and paint. This directive responds to identified cracks in vertical stiffeners and potential ignition sources in the fuel tank due to degraded fault current bonding paths.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD 2019-0215

Sep 4, 2019

Oxygen – Courier Area Oxygen Distribution System Flexible Hoses – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0215 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 freighter aircraft converted from passenger versions using EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10063798 and 10063795. The directive addresses the inspection and replacement of flexible hoses in the courier area oxygen distribution system to prevent oxygen leakage. It applies to specific part numbers of flexible hoses installed in the courier area oxygen system on these converted A330 freighter aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0218

Sep 3, 2019

Fuel — Fuel Tank Connection Hoses — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0218 is an airworthiness directive addressing fuel tank connection hoses on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes. It targets specific fuel tank connection hoses with part number D4D-2817-10-70 that were found to be defective due to dissolved rubber components. The directive mandates replacement of these affected hoses to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42 MNG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42 NG

EASA AD 2019-0216

Sep 2, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0216 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 08, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by requiring updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2019-0217

Sep 2, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0217 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 11, which includes safe life airworthiness limitation items and maintenance tasks. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of components before exceeding life limits and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD DCA-750XL-38A

Aug 30, 2019

Flap Assembly Screw Jack — Inspection

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/38A Flap Assembly Screw Jack – Inspection issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand mandates inspection of flap screw jack assemblies on Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft, specifically serial numbers 101 through 215, 220, 8001, and 8002, as well as spare parts with part numbers 11-45621-1 and 11-45622-1. This directive addresses potential incorrect assembly of the flap screw jack bearing retainer and stop, which could lead to fatigue failure. Compliance with the inspection and corrective actions outlined in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/117 issue 2 is required.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD DCA-750XL-39

Aug 30, 2019

Fuel Condition Lever — Inspection

Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/39 is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft with serial numbers 101 through 216, 220, 8001, and 8002. This directive mandates inspection and adjustment of the fuel condition lever to prevent inadvertent movement into the cut-off position when ground idle is selected. The directive references Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/111 issue 1 dated 18 June 2019 for detailed instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD 2019-0214

Aug 30, 2019

Wings — Trailing Edge Flap Track #2 and #5 Supports — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the trailing edge flap track #2 and #5 supports on both left-hand and right-hand wings. The directive mandates modifications to these flap track supports to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD US-2019-14-12

Aug 29, 2019

Flight Controls - Main Slat Track Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-14-12 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes. It mandates inspection and maintenance record checks of main slat track assemblies due to concerns about hydrogen embrittlement affecting their structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential slat failure that could jeopardize flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 73789

EASA AD 2019-0213

Aug 29, 2019

Hydraulic Power - Hydraulic Pumps - Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0213 is an official regulatory document addressing hydraulic pumps installed on Leonardo S.p.A. AW109SP helicopters. It mandates inspection and replacement of specific hydraulic pumps with Part Number 109-0760-42-103, which are not eligible for installation, to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2019-0200R1

Aug 29, 2019

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0200R1 is an amendment addressing the airworthiness limitations for Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20-( )5 series aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 13. This directive excludes aircraft that have incorporated the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20 Supplemental Structural Inspection Program into their maintenance programs.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20
  • Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20-( )5

EASA AD US-2019-16-15

Aug 28, 2019

Engine - High-Pressure Compressor Front Hub - Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section and the Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Programs

The document titled "Engine - High-Pressure Compressor Front Hub - Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section and the Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Programs" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1525G, PW1521G-3, PW1524G-3, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A model turbofan engines. It addresses corrosion issues found on the high-pressure compressor front hub that could lead to premature cracking. The directive mandates revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section and continued airworthiness maintenance programs to incorporate new or more restrictive life limits for the HPC front hub.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
  • Pratt & Whitney PW1900G

EASA AD US-2019-13-05

Aug 28, 2019

Fuselage - Main Transmission Forward and Aft Frame Assemblies and Adjacent Skins - Inspections

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-13-05 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters. It mandates inspections of the main transmission forward and aft frame assemblies and adjacent skins for cracks and loose fasteners, and establishes life limits for specific frame assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Sikorsky S-92
  • Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD US-2019-14-15

Aug 28, 2019

Fuselage - Stub Beams - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2019-14-15 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses inspection requirements for the stub beams of the fuselage on all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections for cracking in the webs and chords of the stub beams at specified fuselage stations, including new inspection locations, and requires applicable on-condition corrective actions to maintain airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA SIB 2019-11

Aug 28, 2019

SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Aeroplanes - Fuel Tank Conduits Wiring Protection — Heat Shrinkable Tubes

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing fuel tank conduits wiring protection on SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B aeroplanes. It focuses on the use of heat shrinkable tubes for wiring protection as specified in SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-026. The bulletin highlights compliance issues related to the qualification standards of the heat shrinkable tubes installed on these aircraft.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2019-0211

Aug 27, 2019

Engine — Thermostatic Oil Cooler Bypass Valve — Inspection / Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0211 is an airworthiness directive addressing certain CEAPR DR 400 aeroplanes equipped with Lycoming engines. It mandates inspection and possible installation of a thermostatic oil cooler bypass valve on affected aircraft models including DR 400/100 through DR 400/200 I with serial numbers 2654 to 2721. The directive aims to ensure engine cooling system integrity to prevent overheating.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ceapr DR 400

EASA AD 2019-0212

Aug 27, 2019

Fuel — Motorised Fuel Valve — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0212 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for motorised fuel valves Part Number 7923227F installed on Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and operational checks to detect fuel leakage and prevent potential fuel system malfunction or fire hazards. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Defence & Space C-295
  • Airbus Defence & Space CN-235
  • Airbus Defence and Space CN-235
  • Airbus Defence and Space C-295

EASA AD US-2019-14-02

Aug 26, 2019

Hydraulic Power - Pressure Module Check Valves - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019) - Airworthiness Directive 2019-14-02 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes. This directive requires inspection of the hydraulic power pressure module check valves, specifically targeting certain aluminum check valves prone to structural fatigue cracks. The affected parts include Parker pressure module check valves, part number H61C0552M1.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD 2019-0210

Aug 26, 2019

Oxygen – Cabin Oxygen Containers – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0210 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of cabin oxygen containers and adjacent panel fasteners to ensure proper installation and prevent oxygen mask deployment failure. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A35P015-19.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0209

Aug 23, 2019

Power Plant — Control and Monitoring Harness — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0209 addresses an unsafe condition in SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES MAKILA 1A and 1A1 turboshaft engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. The directive mandates identification and replacement of certain control and monitoring harnesses that were found to be incorrectly manufactured, potentially causing in-flight activation of the "85% NG" backup law. This AD ensures continued airworthiness by requiring corrective actions on affected parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran MAKILA 1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1