EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2026-0011

Jan 15, 2026

Doors — Jettisonable Windows and Seals on the Sliding Doors and Fixed Panels — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0011 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B and EC 155 B1 models, addressing the modification of jettisonable windows and seals on sliding doors and fixed panels. This directive mandates changes to ensure the windows can be jettisoned within required force limits to maintain emergency evacuation capability. It applies to all serial numbers except those with specific Airbus Helicopters modifications embodied in production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155

EASA AD 2026-0010

Jan 15, 2026

Flight Controls — Control Column Pivoting Bearing — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0010 is an airworthiness directive addressing DG-800 series sailplanes, including DG-800 S, DG-808 S, DG-800 A, DG-800 B, DG-808 C, and DG-800 LA powered sailplanes. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of the control column pivoting bearing to ensure flight control integrity. The directive applies to aircraft with Type Certificate Data Sheet number EASA.A.067 and was issued by EASA on behalf of the European Union and participating third countries.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-800

EASA AD 2026-0009

Jan 15, 2026

Flight Controls — Control Column Pivoting Bearing — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0009 addresses the inspection requirements for the control column pivoting bearing on DG AVIATION GmbH aircraft models DG-100, DG-200, DG-300, DG-400, and DG-600. This directive mandates specific inspections to ensure the integrity and proper function of the flight control system components. It is applicable to operators and maintenance organizations responsible for these sailplane models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-100
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-200
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-300
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-400
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-600

EASA AD 2026-0008

Jan 15, 2026

Ice and Rain Protection — Windows, Windshields and Doors / Left-Hand Windshield Heating Solid State Relay — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes with specific serial numbers and service bulletin configurations. It addresses an issue with the left-hand windshield heating solid state relay (SSR) that may fail during emergency conditions. The directive mandates modification and replacement of the affected SSR to ensure proper ice and rain protection on windows, windshields, and doors.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-24

EASA AD 2025-0278R1

Jan 14, 2026

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Sea Anchor Pin — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0278R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the emergency sea anchor pin on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L, L1, L2 and EC 225 LP models. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of affected emergency sea anchor parts with specific part numbers to prevent corrosion-related failures. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD US-2026-01-01

Jan 14, 2026

Flight Controls - Aileron Fixed Balance Weights - Replacement

EASA AD US-2026-01-01 is a final airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the left and right aileron fixed balance weights with reduced geometry fixed balance weights due to insufficient clearance between the trailing edge wing nut plates and leading edge aileron balance weights. This action aims to prevent potential contact that could damage the airplane.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD 2026-0007

Jan 14, 2026

Landing Gear — Component Life Limit — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0007 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C, A300 C4-203, and A300 F4-203 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated and more restrictive life limits for landing gear components to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive requires operators to comply with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0471 and revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300

EASA AD US-2025-26-04

Jan 14, 2026

Miscellaneous Hardware - Hydraulic Fuel Pressure Fuel Oil Cooler Fuel Tube Assembly (CP09 Tube Assembly) / Thermal Management System Clevis Mounts - Replacement

EASA AD US-2025-26-04 is a final airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing International Aero Engines LLC models PW1122G-JM through PW1431GH-JM. It targets hydraulic fuel pressure fuel oil cooler fuel tube assemblies (CP09 tube assembly) and thermal management system clevis mounts to prevent unsafe conditions related to fan blade fractures that have caused engine fires.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines PW1100
  • International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD 2016-0046-CN

Jan 13, 2026

CANCELLED: Auto Flight — Auto Pilot and Yaw Damper — Operational Limitations / CANCELLED: Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0046-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes equipped with the New Avionics Suite Standard 2. This document cancels the previous AD 2016-0046 which imposed operational limitations on the autopilot and yaw damper systems and required amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual. The cancellation reflects that the unsafe condition addressed by the original AD is no longer applicable to the current fleet or has already been mitigated.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2019-0262-CN

Jan 13, 2026

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Bonding Braid Screw and Pitch Tab Control Rod — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0262-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous AD 2019-0262 concerning ATR 42-500 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1216 to 1219 inclusive, 1401, 1402, and 1404. The original directive addressed inspection and repair requirements for the bonding braid screw and pitch tab control rod in the flight controls. This cancellation confirms that the required inspections and corrective actions have been completed and that no further unsafe condition exists.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42

EASA AD 2026-0006

Jan 13, 2026

Doors — Canopy Jettison System - Inspection/Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0006 is an official safety directive addressing the canopy jettison system on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH H 36 and HK 36 powered sailplanes. It mandates inspection and possible replacement or adjustment of the canopy jettison system components to ensure proper emergency egress functionality. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of H 36 and all serial numbers of HK 36 variants.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries H 36
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36

EASA SIB SAIB-2025-11

Jan 13, 2026

Rudder Control System

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2025-11 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern related to the rudder control system on Textron Aviation Inc. (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 150 series, A150 series, F150 series, FA150 series, 152 series, A152, F152, and FA152 airplanes. The bulletin also notes that similar DINFIA Model A-150 airplanes manufactured in Argentina are affected. It informs owners and operators about inspection, repair, and treatment recommendations for airplanes equipped with rudder stop modification service kits SK152-24B and SK152-25B or their previous versions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Textron Aviation 150
  • Textron Aviation 152
  • Textron Aviation F150
  • Textron Aviation F152

EASA AD 2026-0005

Jan 13, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0005 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAAB SF340A and 340B aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated SAAB SF340A and 340B Airworthiness Limitation Manual Revision 3 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Saab Ab 340

EASA AD 2026-0004

Jan 13, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0004 is an amendment concerning Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or Safran Aneto-1K engines. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the aircraft maintenance planning information to include new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest ALS revisions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189

EASA AD CF-2025-71

Jan 13, 2026

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — New Airworthiness Limitations

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-71 is issued for Pratt & Whitney Canada model PW814GA and PW815GA engines. This directive introduces new airworthiness limitations related to time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued engine safety and reliability. It mandates compliance with updated life limits, inspections, and repair limits as specified in the latest airworthiness limitations manual (ALM) Issue No. 021 dated 08 October 2025.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800

EASA AD CF-2025-70

Jan 12, 2026

Flight Controls — Elevator and Rudder Power Control Units (PCUs) Rod End Fractures

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-70 addresses rod end fractures in the elevator and rudder Power Control Units (PCUs) on MHI RJ Aviation ULC models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. The directive mandates operational checks and inspections to detect potential PCU disconnects that could lead to loss of control surface function or inadequate flutter suppression. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

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

EASA AD CF-2025-69

Jan 12, 2026

Fuel System — Potential Fuel Leak in Dry-Bay — Missing Sealant

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-69 is issued for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive addresses a potential fuel leak in the wing dry-bay caused by missing sealant on a specific bracket assembly. It mandates inspection and sealant application to prevent fuel leakage and associated risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8

EASA AD 2026-0003

Jan 12, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0003 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This directive updates the mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits as defined in the Leonardo Maintenance Manual, ensuring continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

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

EASA AD 2026-0002

Jan 12, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0002 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Chapter 5-40-00 Revision 3, to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Falcon 6X aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dassault Falcon 6X

EASA AD 2026-0001-E

Jan 9, 2026

[Correction] Main Rotor — Main Rotor Pitch Rod End Bearings — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0001-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates the replacement of main rotor pitch rod end bearings due to a reported in-flight rupture that caused significant vibrations and forced a ditching. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter and specifies affected part numbers for both upper and lower pitch rod end bearings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160