EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0133

[Correction] Oil — Oil Cooler Air Induction Duct — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0133 is a corrective directive addressing the oil cooler air induction duct on DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of the TBM 700 and mandates modification of specific oil cooler air induction ducts to prevent ice accumulation. The directive updates the TCDS number and contact details for the Design Approval Holder.

Jun 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDaher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD 2018-0134

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting EADS-CASA CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 aeroplanes, excluding the CN-235-300 Maritime Patrol (SM01) configuration. This directive mandates compliance with the Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 Airworthiness Limitations List (ALL) issue R dated 20 March 2018 to ensure continued airworthiness. It requires operators to perform maintenance tasks and replace life-limited parts according to the specified limits and intervals.

Jun 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space CN-235EADS-CASA CN-235EADS-CASA CN-235-200EADS-CASA CN-235-300

EASA SIB NE-18-16

Continental Motors, Inc. - Powerplant - Alternator Drive Coupling

Continental Motors, Inc. - Powerplant - Alternator Drive Coupling is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB NE-18-16) issued by the FAA. It addresses potential failure of the alternator drive coupling on Continental Motors IO-520, GTSIO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550 engines operating with AVGAS. The bulletin warns that failure of the coupling, especially after maintenance or improper installation, could lead to engine power loss and forced landing.

Jun 22, 2018
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2018-11-16

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2019-03-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-16 is a final rule addressing certain Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the engine fan hub to detect cracks and damage that could lead to uncontained failures. This directive applies to specific serial numbers identified in the Engine Alliance Alert Service Bulletin EAGP7-A72-389, Revision No. 2.

Jun 22, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEngine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD 2018-0132

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0003

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0132 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Leonardo's Maintenance Manual, issue 9, to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

Jun 21, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD US-2018-12-05

Wings - Rear Spar Web and Lower Chord - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the rear spar web and lower chord on both left and right wings due to reported cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and flight safety by detecting and correcting these cracks.

Jun 21, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-100Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200CBoeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD US-2018-12-04

Equipment/Furnishings - Water Filter Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-04 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 777-300ER series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the water filter assembly in Jamco steam ovens, part numbers ASN2001-1 and ASN2001-12, to prevent hot water from escaping when the oven door is opened. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of injury to cabin crew caused by heated water release from the steam oven cavity.

Jun 19, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-300ER

EASA AD US-2018-12-07

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Brake Assemblies - Modification

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 117 (June 18, 2018) Final Rule titled 'Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Brake Assemblies - Modification' issued by the FAA addresses certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes, also known as G650 and G650ER. This Airworthiness Directive mandates modifications to the main landing gear and brake assemblies to resolve issues with self-sealing couplings on the brake inlet fittings.

Jun 19, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIGulfstream G650Gulfstream G650ER

EASA AD 2018-0131

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0266

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0266 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive supersedes previous related airworthiness directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It provides updated instructions and mandates for inspections or modifications as necessary.

Jun 19, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2018-09-13

Wings - Main Landing Gear Support Fittings, Rear Spar and Inspar Upper Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-13 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for cracking found in the wing inspar upper skin, rear spar upper chord, rear spar web, and main landing gear beam forward support fitting. It aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential fuel leaks and fire hazards.

Jun 19, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-100Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200CBoeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD US-2018-13-02

Engine - 4th Stage Low Pressure Turbine Air Seals - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-13-02 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney Division turbofan engines models PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4152, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4460, and PW4462, including suffixes -1C, -1E, -3, -3A, and -3B. It mandates the removal from service of certain 4th stage low-pressure turbine (LPT) air seals, specifically part number 50N346, due to the discovery of multiple cracks. The directive aims to prevent engine damage and potential airplane hazards caused by air seal failure.

Jun 18, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4000

EASA AD CF-2018-16

Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Comfort Clips Adverse Effect on Occupant Restraint

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-16 addresses the safety issue related to seat belt comfort clips installed on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL) models 206, 222, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. The directive identifies that these comfort clips can interfere with the shoulder harness inertia reel, potentially preventing proper locking and increasing injury risk during emergency landings. It mandates removal of these clips and prohibits their installation to ensure occupant restraint effectiveness.

Jun 18, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 206Bell 222Bell 230Bell 407Bell 427Bell 429Bell 430Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 222Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 230Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 427Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 430

EASA AD 2018-0130

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blades on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates repetitive hammer tapping inspections of specific main rotor blades with part number 3G6210A00131 due to potential bonding defects in the tip cap. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and aims to prevent in-flight loss of the rotor blade tip cap.

Jun 18, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2018-0129

Equipment / Furnishings — Escape Slide / Slide Raft Safety Pin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0129 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of escape slide and slide raft safety pins on Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to certain Airbus A319-115, A319-132, A319-133, and A320 variants including A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-271N with manufacturer serial numbers listed in the Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17 Revision 02. The directive mandates inspection and potential removal of safety pins that may prevent proper deployment of escape slides or slide rafts in emergencies.

Jun 15, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320

EASA AD US-2018-11-08

Fuselage - Frame Web / Stub Beam Fitting Areas - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 108 (AD 2018-11-08) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame web and stub beam fitting areas to detect cracks related to material review board (MRB) filler that may extend above the frame-to-stub-beam joint. The directive addresses structural integrity concerns due to cracking in the frame inner chord at specific stations.

Jun 15, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 767Boeing 767-200Boeing 767-300

EASA AD US-2018-11-14

Wings - Lower Outboard Wing Skin - Inspection / Repair / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-14 addresses fatigue cracking in the lower outboard wing skin of certain Boeing 767-300 and 767-300F series airplanes equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing winglets. This directive mandates high frequency eddy current inspections and requires repair or modification as necessary to ensure structural integrity. It also outlines follow-on actions including repetitive inspections or structural modifications to prevent wing and winglet separation.

Jun 15, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 767Boeing 767-300Boeing 767-300F

EASA AD 2017-0092R1

Propellers — Removal from Service / Modification

The document titled 'Propellers — Removal from Service / Modification' with type designation DUC, SOCIETE:FLAIR-2 addresses the removal from service and modification procedures for specific propeller components. Although specific aircraft types or engine models are not detailed due to content extraction failure, the document focuses on ensuring continued airworthiness through proper handling of propeller parts.

Jun 13, 2018
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtDuc, Societe FLAIR-2

EASA AD US-2018-09-04

[Correction] Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Actuator Attachment Fitting - Inspection / Maintenance Program Revision

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-04 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-IV and GIV-X airplanes. The correction addresses a typographical error in the referenced Customer Bulletin number related to the inspection and maintenance program for the main landing gear actuator attachment fitting. The directive mandates inspection cycles and maintenance program revisions to prevent fatigue cracks in the main landing gear actuator attachment fitting.

Jun 12, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIVGulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-IVGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIV-X

EASA AD 2018-0127

Fuel Hoses — Inspection / Replacement / Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0127 is an airworthiness directive addressing fuel hoses on DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH powered sailplanes, specifically the DG-808C, DG-1000T, LS8-t, LS9, and LS10-st models. It mandates inspections, replacements, and life limits for polyurethane fuel hoses installed in the airframe fuel system and engine compartment to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jun 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDg Aviation Gmbh DG-1000Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-800Dg Aviation Gmbh LS10Dg Aviation Gmbh LS8Dg Aviation Gmbh LS9DG-Flugzeugbau DG-808CDG-Flugzeugbau DG-1000TDG-Flugzeugbau LS8-tDG-Flugzeugbau LS9DG-Flugzeugbau LS10-st

EASA AD 2018-0118R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0118R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and maintenance requirements for the auxiliary wing landing gear doors on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections of specific hinge fittings prone to fatigue cracking and outlines corrective actions to maintain structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.

Jun 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380