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EASA AD US-2018-07-20

Fuel - Auxiliary Fuel Tank - Inspections / Repair

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-20 is a final rule affecting certain Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs related to the wire bundles in the center upper auxiliary fuel tank to prevent damage and potential ignition sources. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety by reducing the risk of fuel tank explosions.

Apr 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing MD-11Boeing MD-11F

EASA AD 2018-0086

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0139

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0086 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It focuses on preventing intermediate pressure turbine blade (IPTB) failures caused by sulphidation corrosion cracking, which could lead to in-flight engine shutdowns. The directive mandates specific engine removal and de-pairing procedures to mitigate this risk.

Apr 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0083

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0141

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0083 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes except those with the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program embodied. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual chapter 5-40.

Apr 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Fan Jet Falcon

EASA AD 2018-0085

Engine — Stage 3 Turbine Wheels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0085 is an airworthiness directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ASTAZOU XIV B and XIV H engines installed on helicopters such as the Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B (Alouette III) and SA 342 J (Gazelle). It mandates inspections of certain stage 3 turbine wheels due to potential vibration issues that could lead to turbine blade cracks and possible engine failure. The directive provides instructions for repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 13, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ASTAZOU XIVAirbus Helicopters SA 319 BAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA SIB 2018-07

Blood Alcohol Concentration Limits for General Aviation Pilots

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2018-07 is a guidance document addressing blood alcohol concentration limits for General Aviation pilots, including those involved in non-commercial aerial work. It provides recommendations on maximum blood and breath alcohol levels and advises on alcohol consumption timing relative to flight duties. The bulletin applies broadly to General Aviation pilots, aero clubs, pilot training organizations, and EASA Member States’ competent authorities.

Apr 12, 2018
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2016-0142R1

Main Rotor — Swashplate Assembly — Replacement / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0142R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement and inspection of the main rotor swashplate assembly on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 and BO105 helicopter models. It applies to all serial numbers of MBB-BK117 A-1 through C-2e variants and BO105 A through LS A-3 variants, including STC-modified 'Superlifter' versions. The directive focuses on ensuring the integrity of swashplate bellows clamps and bellows to prevent loss of control due to clamp failure.

Apr 12, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters BO 105Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Airbus Helicopters BO105

EASA AD 2018-0079

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Fan Blades — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0079 addresses the identification and replacement of low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blades on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Tay 650-15 and Tay 651-54 engines equipped with LPC modules M01300AA or M01300AB. The directive mandates determining the number of Dry Film Lubrication (DFL) treatments applied to LPC fan blades and requires replacement or marking based on this count to prevent potential blade retention lug failures. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected engines.

Apr 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg Tay

EASA AD 2018-0081

Flight Controls — Elevator Control System / Vertical Tail — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of the Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. SZD-55-1 sailplanes. The directive mandates inspection of the elevator control system and vertical tail to ensure conformity with the original design, specifically addressing the size of the opening on top of the vertical tail related to the elevator control lever. This AD aims to prevent mis-rigging of the elevator control system that could lead to loss of control of the sailplane.

Apr 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAllstar Pzl Glider SZD-55-1Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. SZD-55-1

EASA AD US-2018-07-13

Landing Gear - Brake Pad Wear Indicator Pins - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-13 addresses certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 510, 680, and 680A airplanes equipped with specific brake assemblies, part numbers 2-1706-1 and 2-1675-1. This directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of brake pad wear indicator pins to prevent undetected brake pad wear beyond acceptable limits.

Apr 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 510 (Mustang)Textron Aviation 680Textron Aviation 510Textron Aviation 680A

EASA AD 2018-0080

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Universal Joints — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0080 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for main landing gear universal joints on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple ATR 42 variants including -200, -300, -320, -400, and -500, as well as ATR 72 models 101, 102, 201, 202, 211, 212, and 212A. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural failure of the main landing gear universal joints.

Apr 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-200ATR 42-300ATR 42-320ATR 42-400ATR 42-500ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2018-0082

Windows — Bubble Window Kit — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0082 addresses safety concerns for Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with bubble windows kit Part Number 8G5620F00111. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to the bubble window installation to prevent in-flight window detachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopters and requires compliance with specific service bulletins.

Apr 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD US-2018-07-06

Airplane Flight Manual - Revision / Landing Gear - Main Entry Door 3 Intercostal Webs - Modification

Airplane Flight Manual - Revision / Landing Gear - Main Entry Door 3 Intercostal Webs - Modification is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2018-07-06) that applies to certain Boeing 747-8 series airplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to restricted movement of the right brake pedals after landing rollout. The AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to add an autobrake system limitation and mandates modification of intercostal webs near main entry door 3 to terminate the AFM limitation.

Apr 10, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8

EASA AD US-2018-07-05

Engine - Low-Pressure Turbine Stage 3 Nozzles - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-05 addresses General Electric Company CF6-80A, -80A1, -80A2, and -80A3 turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 3 nozzles, part numbers 9290M52P05 and 9290M52P06, due to high cycle fatigue cracking. This directive aims to prevent potential LPT uncontainment and associated engine and aircraft damage.

Apr 10, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80A

EASA AD US-2018-07-03

Placard and Markings - Preflight Check of the Fuel Selector Cover

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-03 supersedes AD 2018-02-05 and applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models including PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. This directive mandates a preflight check of the fuel tank selector cover placards to ensure correct positioning and requires replacement if placards are improperly located. It allows pilots holding at least a private pilot certificate to perform this check.

Apr 9, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)Piper PA-28-140Piper PA-28-150Piper PA-28-151Piper PA-28-160Piper PA-28-161Piper PA-28-180Piper PA-28-181Piper PA-28-236Piper PA-28-201TPiper PA-28R-180Piper PA-28R-200Piper PA-28R-201Piper PA-28R-201TPiper PA-28RT-201Piper PA-28RT-201T

EASA AD 2018-0078

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0215

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions specified in Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 10 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Apr 9, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 10

EASA AD 2017-0246R1

Flight Controls — Flight Control Primary Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0246R1 is an amendment addressing Airbus A330 series aeroplanes equipped with specific Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) software and hardware versions. It mandates modification or replacement of FCPC software to newer standards to enhance Angle of Attack (AOA) blockage detection and improve flight safety. The directive also updates operational procedures related to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) emergency revisions for certain AOA sensor configurations.

Apr 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD CF-2018-11

Landing Gear — Uncommanded Nose Wheel Steering Due to Failure of the Steering Selector Valve

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-11 addresses uncommanded nose wheel steering issues on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, serial numbers 20002 to 20744. The directive mandates modifications to the hydraulic system to prevent steering selector valve failures caused by hydraulic contamination. This safety measure aims to reduce the risk of runway excursions due to nose wheel steering malfunctions.

Apr 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2018-0077

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0123

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0077 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker Services B.V. F28 aeroplanes, specifically the F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 models. It addresses issues with hydraulic line restrictor check valves in the parking brake shut-off valve (PBSOV) hydraulic return line that may become obstructed by debris. The directive mandates replacement of these valves with improved versions incorporating a filter screen to ensure safe landing gear operation.

Apr 6, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28

EASA AD CF-2018-10

Fuselage — Cracking of Forward and Aft Wire Pull Fittings

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-10 addresses cracking issues in the forward and aft wire pull fittings on Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Mk. I and Mk. III aeroplanes equipped with specific gross weight increase kits. The directive applies to aircraft fitted with float strut wire pull fittings part numbers VALTBS1245-1/-2 and VALTBS1244-1. It mandates replacement of these fittings with improved parts made from a corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy and requires recurring inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 5, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtViking Air DHC-2Viking Air DHC-2 Mk. IViking Air DHC-2 Mk. III

EASA AD 2018-0074

Oxygen - Main Passenger Oxygen Distribution Line Flexible Hoses - Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0074 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of main passenger oxygen distribution line flexible hoses on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It targets specific flexible hoses installed in the upper deck crossbeam and framework areas that may be prone to rupture due to installation issues. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these Airbus A380 models.

Apr 5, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380