EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0171-E

CANCELLED - SEE EASA AD 2019-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0171-E is an emergency directive affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a critical safety issue involving damage to the engine bleed air system and wing structure caused by overpressure scenarios during take-off, which could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates updates to the Airbus A380 Airplane Flight Manual to mitigate this risk.

Aug 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2018-0170

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0145

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0170 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of main landing gear hinge arms and barrel pins, specifically parts with Part Numbers C66441-(X) and C65543-(X), to detect cracks that could lead to landing gear collapse. The directive mandates detailed visual inspections to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Aug 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2018-0169

Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Inspection

The Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Inspection document is an advisory record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no official Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists publicly. This document serves as an informational recommendation for military airworthiness authorities to consider issuing their own ADs for the affected military aircraft.

Aug 2, 2018
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2018-14-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2020-22-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-14-02 is a final rule applicable to certain Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. It addresses the presence and condition of Boeing Material Specification 8-39 flexible urethane foam insulation in specific areas of these aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of foam insulation on the dripshield above the overhead panel support structure and, for some airplanes, on the overhead panel support structure itself.

Aug 1, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-200LRBoeing 777-300Boeing 777-300ER

EASA AD US-2018-14-12

Engine - Air / Oil Extension Duct - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-14-12 addresses all General Electric Company GEnx-1B turbofan engines equipped with specific air/oil extension ducts. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected extension ducts, part numbers 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, due to a reported center vent tube failure that caused loss of oil pressure and in-flight engine shutdown.

Jul 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA SIB CE-18-23

Textron Aviation (Cessna) 170, 172, 175, 180, 182 and 185 series Aeroplanes - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin titled 'Textron Aviation (Cessna) 170, 172, 175, 180, 182 and 185 series Aeroplanes - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats' addresses installation issues of folding jump seats in various Cessna models equipped under Supplemental Type Certificate SA02008AK or field approvals. The bulletin covers a wide range of Cessna 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, and 185 series airplanes equipped with these seats. It provides safety information and recommendations related to seat belt installation and occupant restraint.

Jul 30, 2018
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2018-15-03

Engine - Inner Fixed Structure (IFS) Forward Upper Fire Seal - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-03 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. It mandates inspection of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and requires corrective actions to prevent failures and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the thrust reverser area.

Jul 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0166

Power Plant — Front Sliding Cowling — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0166 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models with specific serial numbers. It addresses abnormal wear found in the front sliding cowling's safety system, which could lead to failure of the locking mechanism and potential in-flight loss of the cowling. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jul 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2018-0165

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-007

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-007 is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A400M military aeroplane. This document is a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own airworthiness directives, as no Airbus A400M aircraft are currently in civil service. The directive is not publicly available and is intended for military airworthiness authorities and the design approval holder.

Jul 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2018-0162

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0162 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300F4-608ST aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) support struts, specifically those manufactured by SARMA and TAC, to detect and address cracks caused by stress corrosion. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the horizontal tailplane support struts to prevent potential failure.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2018-0161

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0161 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) support struts on Airbus A300, A300-600, and A310 aeroplanes. It applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these aircraft and focuses on detecting cracks caused by stress corrosion in the aluminium THS support struts. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential structural failure of the horizontal tailplane.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A310

EASA AD CF-2018-19

Special Check of Attachment Fittings — Wing Box Main Landing Gear Side Brace Fittings

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-19 mandates a special inspection and corrective actions for Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 3001 through 3009 and 3011 through 3029. It addresses potential damage to the main landing gear side brace fittings caused by incorrect installation of the side brace shaft part number. The directive requires verification of the shaft part number and inspection for damage to prevent landing gear collapse and subsequent structural damage.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-2A12

EASA AD 2018-0159

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0024

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0159 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-623 issue 18. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2018-0163

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0116

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0163 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. It mandates inspection of the co-pilot collective lever wire harness and its routing to detect and correct any chafing or incorrect routing that could cause electrical short circuits and uncommanded system activations.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 D-2

EASA AD RU-2018-322-01

Windows - Passenger Cabin Window - Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Windows - Passenger Cabin Window - Inspection / Replacement' is a regulatory document issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia. It addresses procedures for inspecting and replacing passenger cabin windows on aircraft, although specific aircraft types or part numbers are not mentioned in the provided content. The document aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of passenger cabin windows.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA AD 2018-0160

Wings — Frame 46 Horizontal Cruciform Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0160 is an official safety directive addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of the frame 46 horizontal cruciform fittings on the wings to detect and correct fatigue cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Jul 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2018-14-08

Airplane Flight Manual / Weight and Balance Control and Loading Manual - Fuel Operating Limitations - Revision

The Airplane Flight Manual / Weight and Balance Control and Loading Manual - Fuel Operating Limitations - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive (AD) addressing certain Boeing 777-200LR series airplanes. It mandates revising specific operational documents to update fuel operating limitations and offers an alternative option involving modification of water and fuel scavenge systems, electrical changes, and new software installation. This AD aims to resolve unsafe conditions caused by unreliable water and fuel scavenge system performance.

Jul 24, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200LR

EASA SIB 2018-11

Engine Fire Extinguishing - Wire Chafing in Pylon

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing wire chafing issues in the engine fire extinguishing system pylons of Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft across all manufacturer serial numbers. The bulletin highlights damage found on the PTFE conduit and wiring behind clamps near fire extinguishing bottle 1, which can cause short circuits. It references Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1117 for corrective actions.

Jul 24, 2018
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2018-0157

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Shafts — Life Reduction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0157 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211-524G and -524H engines installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. It focuses on the low pressure compressor shafts, specifically part number UL24833, which have undergone unauthorized repairs affecting their approved life. The directive mandates life reduction and removal from service of affected shafts to prevent potential shaft fracture and consequent damage to the aircraft.

Jul 24, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524Boeing 747Boeing 767

EASA AD 2018-0145R3

Flight Controls — Elevators and Rudder Servocontrols — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0145R3 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing flight controls on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement or modification of certain elevators and rudder servocontrols identified as affected parts due to potential uncommanded actuator movements. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Jul 24, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041