EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2019-0048

Mar 11, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340 models, including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 06, focusing on system equipment maintenance requirements. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components as approved by EASA.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

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EASA AD 2019-0047

Mar 11, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 07. The directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limit replacements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A330

EASA AD CF-2019-09

Mar 8, 2019

Avionic System — Airplane Flight Manual Navigation System Limitations — Prohibit Editing CLIMB TO Altitudes and Use of Temperature Compensation on Flight Management System

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-09 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20002 and subsequent, equipped with FMS-5000 software version 4.X. The directive addresses limitations in the airplane flight manual related to the navigation system, specifically prohibiting editing CLIMB TO altitudes and the use of temperature compensation on the Flight Management System (FMS).

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD CF-2019-10

Mar 8, 2019

Avionic System — Airplane Flight Manual Navigation System Limitations — Prohibit Editing CLIMB TO Altitudes and Use of Temperature Compensation on Flight Management System

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-10 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 and subsequent, equipped with FMS-6000 software versions 3.3.X through 4.X. This directive addresses limitations in the airplane flight manual related to the navigation system, specifically prohibiting editing of CLIMB TO altitudes and the use of temperature compensation on the Flight Management System (FMS).

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2019-07

Mar 8, 2019

Wing — Cracking of the Wing Lower Skin at Wing Station 51 under the Drag Angle

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-07 addresses cracking of the wing lower skin at Wing Station 51 under the drag angle on Viking Air Ltd. CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T variant) aircraft, serial numbers 1001 through 1125. The directive mandates inspections and repairs based on Viking Service Bulletin 215-A568 Revision 4 to detect and correct fatigue damage that could lead to wing structure failure. It also requires operators to begin recording water landings to accurately track total operation cycles.

Airworthiness Directive

Viking Air CL-2151A106B11

EASA AD 2019-0045-E

Mar 7, 2019

Tail Rotor — Rotor Blade Bearing(s) — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0045-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor blade bearings on all serial numbers of PZL SW-4 helicopters. It focuses on detecting displacement and missing inserts in the tail rotor blade bearings, specifically part numbers 60.02.680.00.01 and 60.02.630.00.00. The directive mandates inspections to ensure the integrity of these components to prevent potential failure and loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive

Wsk Pzl-Swidnik SW4
PZL SW-4

EASA AD CF-2019-08

Mar 6, 2019

Engine Fuel and Control – Change of Flight Manual Limitation for Jet B and J-4 Fuels

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-08 addresses Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial number 65011 and subsequent. This directive mandates updating the rotorcraft flight manual to correct altitude limitations when operating with Jet B and JP-4 wide-cut fuels. The update ensures safe engine performance by reflecting accurate operating limits for these fuel types.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 505

EASA AD 2019-0043

Mar 6, 2019

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Piston Tube — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0043 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM Srl P2006T aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of nose landing gear piston tubes, specifically part number 26-8-1408-1, due to a manufacturing defect identified in a specific batch. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the P2006T model with affected parts installed.

Airworthiness Directive

Tecnam P2006T
Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM P2006T

EASA AD CF-2019-06

Mar 1, 2019

Fuselage — Non-Conforming Keel Tension Fittings and Stringer End Fittings

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-06 addresses non-conforming keel tension fittings and stringer end fittings on Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aircraft with specific serial numbers. This directive mandates inspections and eventual replacement of these fittings to ensure structural integrity of the fuselage. It applies to affected aircraft to prevent premature cracking and corrosion in critical fuselage joints.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
Bombardier DHC-8-401
Bombardier DHC-8-402

EASA SIB 2019-04

Feb 28, 2019

Avoiding Obstacles Lighted with Light-Emitting Diode Obstacle Lights whilst Operating with Night Vision Goggles

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-04 is an informational document addressing the visibility issues of LED obstacle lights when using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) during helicopter operations. It highlights that certain red LED obstacle lights are not visible through NVGs due to their emission spectrum, which differs from traditional incandescent lights. This bulletin is relevant to air operators and competent authorities involved in night operations with NVGs.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD BR-2019-02-02

Feb 28, 2019

Fuselage - Ram Air Turbine Compartment Door Seal Attachment - Inspection / Rework

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2019-02-02 addresses inspection and rework of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) compartment door seal attachment on Embraer S.A. airplanes. The affected models include ERJ 170 series (100 and 200 variants), ERJ 190 series (100 and 200 variants), and ERJ 190-100 ECJ. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety by preventing RAT seal detachment during flight.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer ERJ 170
Embraer ERJ 190

EASA SIB NE-19-03

Feb 27, 2019

Air Cruisers Company / Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems - Escape Slides - Maintenance Tasks and Intervals

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-19-03 provides updated maintenance tasks and intervals for Air Cruisers Company and Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (ZAES) escape slides and slide/raft systems, particularly those aged 15 years and older. It affects various aircraft models equipped with ZAES evacuation slides, including Boeing MD-80 series and others covered by specific ZAES Component Maintenance Manuals. The bulletin aims to enhance inspection and testing protocols to ensure the continued airworthiness of aging evacuation slides.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB CE-19-04

Feb 27, 2019

Collins Aerospace - Crew Oxygen System - Full Face Mask / Smoke Goggle Visibility

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-19-04 titled "Collins Aerospace - Crew Oxygen System - Full Face Mask / Smoke Goggle Visibility" addresses a visibility issue affecting full face masks and smoke goggles manufactured by Collins Aerospace, installed on various aircraft including Boeing and Bombardier models. The bulletin informs operators and maintenance personnel about a lens haze condition known as "blooming" that can restrict pilot visibility during use. It highlights that this issue is not currently considered an unsafe condition warranting an airworthiness directive.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2019-03

Feb 27, 2019

Leonardo AW169 Helicopters - Main Rotor Damper Link — Inspection / Degradation Monitoring

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-03 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing inspection and degradation monitoring of the main rotor damper link on Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It applies specifically to AW169 helicopters equipped with main rotor damper links Part Number 6F6220V00452. The bulletin informs operators about reported premature removal of the damper link due to degradation issues such as inner member debonding and cracks in bearing components.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2019-0042

Feb 27, 2019

Power Plant — Engine Air Inlet Cowl Acoustic Panels — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0042 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and replacement of engine air inlet cowl acoustic panels on Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. The directive focuses on affected parts with Part Numbers SJ30020 and SJ30361 to prevent potential in-flight detachment of acoustic panels. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A330243243F341342343

EASA AD US-2019-02-01

Feb 25, 2019

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stator Cases - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-02-01 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx turbofan engines, including models GEnx-1B54 through GEnx-2B67 variants. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected high-pressure turbine stator cases due to a manufacturing quality escape that could lead to engine failure and fire. The directive updates previous requirements by reducing compliance times for these actions to enhance safety.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2017-0103R1

Feb 25, 2019

Engine — Timing Chain — Replacement / Aircraft Flight Manual — Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0103R1 is an amendment addressing Austro Engine GmbH E4 series and E4P engines installed on twin-engine aircraft such as the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive focuses on the timing chain wear issue linked to windmilling restarts and updates the Aircraft Flight Manual limitations section accordingly. It mandates operational restrictions on windmilling restarts and updates to the AFM to mitigate engine power loss risks.

Airworthiness Directive

Austro Engine Gmbh E4
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2019-0041

Feb 25, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0041 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Austro Engine GmbH E4 series engines. It applies to E4 and E4P engine models installed on aircraft such as Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks to ensure continued engine safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Austro Engine Gmbh E4
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2019-0040-E

Feb 21, 2019

Ice and Rain Protection – Wing Anti-Ice Outboard Flexible Hoses – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0040-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of wing anti-ice outboard flexible hoses, part number 115S018A315, installed on Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. The directive mandates a one-time detailed inspection and, depending on findings, further inspections or replacement of the affected hoses to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of Falcon 10 aircraft and aims to prevent loss of wing anti-ice system performance.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Dassault Falcon 10

EASA AD 2018-0268

Feb 20, 2019

[Correction] Engine — Life-Limited Critical Parts — Service Life Calculation / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0268 is a corrective directive addressing life-limited critical parts on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A2-20 engines, commonly installed on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates recalculation and replacement of certain engine life-limited parts to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of these engines and focuses on parts such as compressor discs, fan blades, and turbine discs.

Airworthiness Directive

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710
Bombardier BD-700-1A10
Bombardier BD-700-1A11