EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2019-0127

Jun 5, 2019

Wings — Trailing Edge Flap Track #3 and #4 Supports — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0127 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the trailing edge flap track #3 and #4 supports on both left-hand and right-hand wings to address structural concerns. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 77208 incorporated in production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD RU-2019-322-04

Jun 4, 2019

Airworthiness / Maintenance Records Check

The Airworthiness Directive 2019-322-04 issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation mandates a one-time airworthiness inspection for RRJ-95 aircraft. This directive addresses the airworthiness and maintenance records of the RRJ-95 following an accident involving an RRJ-95B operated by Aeroflot. The directive includes a detailed inspection program covering aircraft documents, maintenance records, service life, executed works, emergency equipment, flight performance, and overall technical condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
  • RRJ-95

EASA AD US-2019-09-02

Jun 4, 2019

Engine Oil / Aircraft Fuel System - Oil / Fuel Check Valves - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2019-09-02 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. models 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP. It mandates the replacement of certain engine oil and fuel check valves manufactured by Circor Aerospace, which have been found to crack or leak, potentially causing engine failure or fire. This directive expands previous requirements to include all affected helicopter models to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 212
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412CF
  • Bell Helicopter Textron 412EP

EASA AD US-2019-08-02

Jun 4, 2019

Fuselage - Fuselage Upper Frames, Side Frames, Fail-safe Chords, Inboard Chords, Frame Webs, Stringers - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-02 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of fuselage upper frames, side frames, fail-safe chords, inboard chords, frame webs, and stringers due to reported cracking and the risk of widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential uncontrolled decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2019-08-03

Jun 4, 2019

Fuselage - Section 43 Lower Lobe Frames - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-03 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed, general visual, and high frequency eddy current inspections of the section 43 lower lobe frames between station 380 and station 520, as well as inspections to identify certain repairs and applicable on-condition actions. This directive aims to detect and mitigate frame web and integral inboard chord cracking below the passenger floor.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD 2019-0122

Jun 4, 2019

Fuselage — Side Box Beam Flange in Frame 43 Area — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0122 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection, repair, and modification of the fuselage side box beam flange in the Frame 43 area on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to aircraft with Airbus modification 21202 embodied in production, excluding those with modification 152569. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair cracks that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0254R1

Jun 4, 2019

Wings — Roll Spoiler Bearing Arms — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0254R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection of roll spoiler bearing arms on Dornier 328-100 aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time non-destructive eddy current inspection of specific roll spoiler bearing arm parts to detect cracks that could impair roll spoiler functionality. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Dornier 328-100 aircraft and aims to prevent potential loss of control due to unresponsive roll spoilers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Deutsche Aircraft Gmbh Dornier 328
  • Dornier 328-100

EASA AD CF-2019-20R1

Jun 3, 2019

Decompression Panel — Flight Compartment Door — Upper Panel

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-20R1 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. This directive addresses the incorrect installation of cockpit door edge protection plates on the upper decompression panel, which could prevent the panel from opening during rapid decompression. The directive mandates maintenance schedule updates to ensure the decompression panel functions correctly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2C10
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D15
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D24
  • Bombardier CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2019-0118

May 29, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation Unit — Replacement Rotorcraft Flight Manual / Master Minimum Equipment List — Revision

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0118 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models. It addresses issues related to the Emergency Flotation Unit (EFU), specifically parts with manufacturer part numbers SE13876 and SE24251, requiring updates to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2019-0119-E

May 29, 2019

Flight Controls — Flap Actuator — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0119-E is an emergency directive addressing flap actuator inspections and replacements for Leonardo S.p.A. F260 series aeroplanes, including F260, F260B, F260C, F260D, F260E, F260F, and SF260TP models. The directive targets flap actuators with specific part numbers SF260-12-215-01, SF260-12-215-101, and SF260-12-215-09 due to detected cracks. It mandates inspections and potential replacement to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Aircraft F260
  • Leonardo F260
  • Leonardo F260B
  • Leonardo F260C
  • Leonardo F260D
  • Leonardo F260E
  • Leonardo F260F
  • Leonardo SF260TP

EASA AD 2019-0117

May 29, 2019

Main Rotor — Blades — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0117 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for main rotor blades on MECAER AVIATION GROUP S.P.A. NH-500D and AMD500N helicopters. The directive applies specifically to main rotor blades with part numbers 369D21100-(), 369D21120-(), and 369D21102-() manufactured by Helicopter Technology Company, LLC and Breda-Nardi S.p.A. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks near the trim tab area to prevent potential in-flight failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Mecaer Aviation Group Spa AMD-500N
  • Mecaer Aviation Group Spa NH-500D
  • MECAER AVIATION GROUP S.P.A. NH-500D
  • MECAER AVIATION GROUP S.P.A. AMD500N

EASA AD 2019-0115

May 28, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings — Baby Bassinet Inserts — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0115 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection and modification of baby bassinet inserts installed on Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers ranging from 0005 to 0255 as listed. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure the secure attachment of baby bassinet inserts on stowages and partitions to prevent potential detachment and injury. It applies to Airbus A350 aircraft and involves specific part numbers and service bulletins for compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2019-0116

May 28, 2019

Superseded by EASA ADR 2021-0268

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2021-0268 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aeroplane in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities and design approval holders.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2019-0113

May 24, 2019

Engine Fuel & Control — Engine Electronic Control Software — Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0113 is an official directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates an update to the engine electronic controller (EEC) software to version 12.3 or later to enhance safety. This update targets the intermediate pressure turbine over-speed system to prevent potential engine failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0114

May 24, 2019

Wings – Lower Skin Covers at Rib Bay 3/4 – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0114 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It addresses cracks found on the wing lower skin covers at rib bay 3/4 on both left-hand and right-hand sides, which could lead to fuel leaks and reduced structural strength. The directive mandates inspections to detect these cracks and ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340541542642643

EASA AD CF-2018-26R1

May 23, 2019

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Side Stay Actuators Contain Non-Conforming Split Ball Bearing

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-26R1 addresses an issue with Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5988, and 6050 through 6091, equipped with split ball bearing Part Number 104467672 in the main landing gear side stay actuators. This directive mandates verification and possible replacement of non-conforming split ball bearings to prevent asymmetric landing gear extension or retraction that could lead to gear collapse during landing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA SIB SAFO19002

May 23, 2019

McCauley Constant Speed Propellers - Improper Overhaul and Repair by Sensenich Propeller Services, Inc., North Windham, Connecticut

SAFO 19002 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA regarding improper overhaul and repair of McCauley Constant Speed Propellers by Sensenich Propeller Services, Inc., located in North Windham, Connecticut. The alert affects all McCauley Constant Speed Propellers overhauled by this maintenance provider, which failed to follow the manufacturer's recommended overhaul procedures. This includes failure to test or replace critical components such as propeller return springs and other key parts.

Safety Alert

EASA AD 2017-0020R1

May 22, 2019

Tail Rotor — Pitch Rod — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0020R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor pitch rod on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It mandates repetitive visual inspections of the elastomeric ball-joint of the tail rotor pitch rod to detect damage that could lead to loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3 and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters incorporating specific modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

EASA AD CF-2019-21

May 22, 2019

Wing Structure — Lower Wing Plank — Cracking at Stringer Run-out

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-21 addresses fatigue cracking detected in the lower wing plank at the stringer run-out area on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B19 aircraft, serial number 7003 and later. This directive mandates updated inspection procedures to detect potential cracks in the right lower wing plank to ensure structural integrity. It applies specifically to the wing structure of these Bombardier regional jets.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B19