EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2019-13-02

Jul 24, 2019

Fuselage - Lower Lobe Skin Panel Assemblies - Replacement / Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-13-02 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 airplanes. It mandates replacement and detailed inspections of the fuselage lower lobe skin panel assemblies due to reports of cracking and findings of widespread fatigue damage. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and prevent decompression risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-12-09

Jul 24, 2019

ROCKWELL COLLINS - SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2021-05-17 - SEE EASA AD 2019-0179

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-12-09 is a final rule addressing Rockwell Collins, Inc. Flight Display System Application FDSA-6500 part numbers installed on Bombardier Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) and various Textron Aviation Inc. models including 525B, B200 series, B300 series, and C90GTi airplanes. This directive imposes operating limitations on the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) due to conflicting display indications and aural alerts during resolution advisory scenarios.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B16
  • Textron Aviation 525B
  • Textron Aviation B200
  • Textron Aviation B300
  • Textron Aviation C90GTi

EASA AD 2017-0129R1

Jul 19, 2019

Integrated Modular Avionics — Internal Timer — Power Cycle (Reset)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0129R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing a potential unsafe condition in Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes related to the Integrated Modular Avionics internal timer. It applies to all Airbus A350-941 aircraft except those with Airbus modifications 112312 and 112313 incorporated during production. The directive mandates repetitive power cycle resets to prevent loss of communication between avionics systems and network, which could lead to partial or total loss of avionics functions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA AD 2019-0178-E

Jul 19, 2019

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0178-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blades on Leonardo AB206A and AB206B helicopters. It specifically targets main rotor blades with part number 206-010-200-33 and serial numbers prefixed with M3, EM, or A5. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect corrosion and prevent potential blade failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB206
  • Leonardo AB206A
  • Leonardo AB206B

EASA AD 2019-0176

Jul 19, 2019

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Containers — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen Containers — Inspection / Replacement' applies to AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for passenger oxygen containers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The document provides guidance on maintaining the oxygen supply systems critical for passenger safety during flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2019-0175

Jul 19, 2019

Power Plant — Engine Mounts and Thrust Links Washers — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0175 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and replacement of washers installed on engine mount primary pins and thrust links to prevent potential engine mount pin disengagement. The directive applies specifically to certain manufacturer serial numbers and references Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A71P016-19 for detailed instructions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0044-CN

Jul 18, 2019

CANCELLED: Engine — Power Turbine Wheels — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0044-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2 series engines. This document cancels the previous AD 2018-0044 which mandated replacement of certain power turbine wheels due to a risk of blade rupture. The affected engines include ARRIUS 2B1, 2B1A, 2B2, 2G1, 2K1, and 2K2 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 2

EASA AD 2019-0173

Jul 18, 2019

Fuselage – Cockpit Lateral Window Frames – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the vertical stiffeners of the lateral window frames at frame 4 on both left-hand and right-hand sides to detect cracks. The directive provides specific inspection and repair instructions through Airbus service bulletins.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0174

Jul 18, 2019

Main Rotor Drive – Main Gearbox Bearing Lock-Nut – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0174 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It addresses the replacement of the main gearbox (MGB) bearing lock-nut part number 3G6320A09151 to prevent potential failure of the MGB planetary gears. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AB139 and AW139 helicopters equipped with affected main gearboxes.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2019-0172

Jul 18, 2019

Main Rotor — Hub Assembly Lock Washer — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0172 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspection of the main rotor hub assembly lock washer to ensure correct installation and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to specific main rotor hub assemblies with designated part numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0169

Jul 16, 2019

Main Rotor Drive – Main Gearbox Top Sensor / Main Rotor Mast Lubrication System – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0169 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses potential safety issues related to the main gearbox top sensor and main rotor mast lubrication system. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent mast bearing seizure and possible loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2019-0168

Jul 16, 2019

Oxygen – Crew Oxygen Cylinder Assembly – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0168 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes concerning the inspection of crew oxygen cylinder assemblies with part numbers 4441227-058-000 and 4441227-058-001. It addresses a design defect causing loss of retention of the regulator inlet filter retainer, which could lead to fire risk during ground operational testing. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of affected oxygen cylinders.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2019-0166

Jul 15, 2019

Ice and Rain Protection — Pitot and Static Electrical Wiring Splices — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0166 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-24 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 101 through 125. The directive addresses the replacement of specific pitot and static electrical wiring splices to prevent potential safety hazards. It mandates the replacement of affected electrical wiring splices with serviceable parts to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-24
  • Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD 2019-0167

Jul 15, 2019

Wings — Main Landing Gear Side Stay Attachment — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0167 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear side stay attachment on Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-271N, and A321-231 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates detailed inspections of the left-hand and right-hand main landing gear side stay attachment outboard lugs to detect damage caused by incorrect tooling during production. This AD aims to ensure the structural integrity of the landing gear attachment to the wing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0165-E

Jul 12, 2019

Tail Rotor Drive — Tail Rotor Gearbox — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0165-E is an emergency directive addressing the tail rotor gearbox (TGB) inspection and replacement requirements for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N1, AS 365 N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155 B, and EC 155 B1 models. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of the TGB housing recess and oil duct cover to detect oil retention or foreign objects that could impair lubrication and control. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B1

EASA AD 2014-0197R1

Jul 11, 2019

Fuselage — Frame / Stringer Attachments — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0197R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of fuselage frame and stringer attachments on Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F aircraft with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity due to missing fasteners found on some A330-200F aircraft during production. It references specific Airbus Service Bulletins for inspection and modification procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2019-0164

Jul 11, 2019

Landing Gear – Free Fall Actuators – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0164 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes equipped with free fall actuators (FFA) part number AR02404. It mandates inspection and testing of affected FFAs installed on nose, main, and center landing gears to prevent failure of landing gear extension by free fall. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD CF-2019-26

Jul 11, 2019

Oxygen System – Insufficient Accessibility to the Portable Oxygen Bottle

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-26 addresses accessibility issues with portable oxygen bottles installed on Bombardier CL-600 series aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. The directive mandates modifications to the upper and middle brackets of Scott (Avox/Zodiac) 5500 or 5600 series 11 cubic foot portable oxygen bottles to ensure they can be easily removed in emergencies. This AD applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft equipped with certain bracket part numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • Bombardier CL-600-1A11
  • Bombardier CL-600-2A12
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2019-0163

Jul 11, 2019

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Rear Spar Attachment Angles — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0163 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the horizontal stabilizer rear spar attachment angles to detect corrosion and prevent potential structural failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Fokker F27
  • Fokker F27 Mark 050
  • Fokker F27 Mark 0502
  • Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD 2019-0161

Jul 10, 2019

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Speed Probe System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive record titled 'Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Speed Probe System — Modification' addresses the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. Since no TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as an informational notice primarily for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6