EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0195

ANJOU AERONAUTIQUE — Restraint Systems Rotary Buckle Sub Assembly — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0195 addresses the removal from service of certain Anjou Aeronautique model 358 torso restraint systems installed on helicopters including Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC130 T2. The directive identifies a safety issue involving the rupture of the rotary buckle sub-assembly, which may prevent proper release of restraint straps during emergency situations. This AD mandates replacement or marking affected restraint systems to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Sep 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2

EASA AD 2015-0141R5

[Correction] Wings — Leading Edge Shear Cleats — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0141R5 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for leading edge shear cleats on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to detect and fix cracks found during fatigue testing on specific wing shear cleats. It applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus production modifications.

Sep 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2018-16-14

Emergency Flotation Section - Emergency Flotation System Tube Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-14 mandates the replacement of the emergency flotation system (EFS) tube assembly part number 412-073-820-101 on Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 212, Model 412, and Model 412EP helicopters. This directive addresses a manufacturing defect that may cause cracks in the EFS tube assembly, potentially leading to failure of emergency floats during water landings. The AD aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Sep 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 212Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 412Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 412EP

EASA AD 2018-0194

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Turbine Blades and Blade Damper — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0194 addresses the replacement of high pressure turbine stage 1 blades and blade dampers on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 717 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected turbine blade assemblies to prevent potential blade failure. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these engine models.

Sep 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-715Boeing 717

EASA SIB CE-18-25

Piper PA-28-140 Aeroplanes - Throttle Control Arm Clearance

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-18-25 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a throttle control arm clearance issue on Piper PA-28-140 airplanes equipped with the Power Flow Systems, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate SA02168AT kit. The bulletin highlights a potential interference between the carburetor throttle control arm bracket and the exhaust collector assembly, which may prevent the engine from reaching full throttle power. This bulletin is intended to alert owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about this concern without mandating regulatory action.

Sep 4, 2018
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2014-0016R6

Wings — Wing Inboard Leading Edge Droop Nose Gooseneck — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0016R6 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and replacement requirements for the wing inboard leading edge droop nose gooseneck on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications 73979, 73981, and 73983 incorporated during production. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural cracks that could lead to in-flight loss of a droop nose panel.

Sep 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0192

Aircraft Flight Manual / Engine Bleed Air System — Amendment; Indicating & Recording System — Flight Warning Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0192 is an amendment addressing the engine bleed air system and flight warning computer on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the Flight Warning Computer software to prevent engine bleed valve malfunctions that could lead to over-temperature conditions. The directive also involves changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to reflect updated operational procedures.

Sep 3, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight OpsAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313

EASA AD 2018-0193

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0142

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0193 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes that have incorporated the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (SSIP) into their maintenance programs. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Chapter 5-40, Revision 9. It ensures continued structural integrity and airworthiness of these aircraft.

Sep 3, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Fan Jet Falcon

EASA AD 2018-0190

Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear A-Frame / Liner - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0190 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspection of the nose landing gear A-frame and liner assembly to ensure correct installation and presence of critical components. The directive aims to prevent potential nose landing gear failure during landing.

Aug 31, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2018-0189

Navigation — Back Up Speed Scale / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0189 is an amendment applicable to Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the reliability of airspeed information displayed on the Primary Flight Display under extreme icing conditions by mandating amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual related to the Back-Up Speed Scale function. This directive ensures flight crews receive accurate operational procedures to manage potential erroneous airspeed indications caused by angle of attack sensor blockages.

Aug 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2018-15-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2020-20-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-04 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and 2 disks to prevent uncontained failures that could lead to engine fires. The directive applies to engines with specific HPT disk serial numbers listed in GE Service Bulletins 72-1562 R03 and 72-0869 R01.

Aug 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80AGeneral Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD 2018-0115-CN

CANCELLED: Engine — Accessory Gearbox Mount Assembly Tie Bolts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0115-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued AD 2018-0115 concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710C4-11 engines installed on aircraft such as the Gulfstream GV-SP (G550). The directive addresses the replacement of accessory gearbox mount assembly tie bolts with part number 39544000. This cancellation confirms that the previously identified unsafe condition related to tie bolt fatigue life does not exist.

Aug 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710Gulfstream GV-SP

EASA AD 2018-0185

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0101

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0185 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of specific drains mast parts to prevent cracks that could compromise the engine fire wall. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines by requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions.

Aug 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA SIB CE-18-24

Textron Aviation Beechjet 400, 400A, 400T & MU-300-10 Aeroplanes - Flap Cable Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-18-24 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing flap cable inspection concerns on Textron Aviation Beechjet Models 400, 400A, 400T, and MU-300-10 airplanes. It highlights the potential for undetected flap cable failures due to corrosion, which could affect flap operation. The bulletin is not mandatory and does not impose regulatory requirements but serves to inform operators and maintenance personnel.

Aug 29, 2018
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2018-0184

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0173

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0184 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 16, which includes new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Aug 28, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2018-0183

Tail Rotor — Blade — Life Limit / Re-identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0183 is an airworthiness directive addressing tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B helicopters. It applies to tail rotor blades with part numbers C642A0300103, C642A0300104, and C642A0300105. The directive mandates re-identification and implementation of a new service life limit for certain tail rotor blades due to changes in manufacturing processes.

Aug 28, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD 2018-0182

Tail Rotor — Blade — Life Limit / Re-identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0182 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 models. It addresses the life limit and re-identification requirements for tail rotor blades with specific part numbers, ensuring continued airworthiness and safety. The directive mandates compliance with new service life limits and proper identification of affected tail rotor blades.

Aug 28, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD CF-2018-23

Engine Turbine/Turboshaft — RPM (N2) Steady-State Operation Avoidance Range Limit

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-23 issued by Transport Canada mandates updated operating limitations for the engine turbine/turboshaft RPM (N2) steady-state operation avoidance range on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL) model 206B and 206L series helicopters. This directive addresses issues related to Rolls Royce 250-C20 Series engine turbine wheel failures by expanding the RPM avoidance range and requiring amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and installation of a new decal. It applies specifically to certain serial numbers of model 206B and 206L helicopters and excludes those modified by specific Supplemental Type Certificates.

Aug 27, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 206Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206BBell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206L

EASA AD 2018-0181

Fuselage — Envelope Vertical Load Tapes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0181 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Balóny Kubíček spol. s r.o. BB hot air balloons with serial numbers 1292, 1331, 1360, 1364, and 1397. The directive mandates inspection of the envelope vertical load tapes to detect weaving defects that could compromise balloon safety. It provides instructions based on Service Bulletin No. BB/52 for inspecting and repairing affected load tapes.

Aug 27, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtKubicek Factory S.R.O BB Hot Air BalloonsBalóny Kubíček BB hot air balloon