EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Aileron Pivot Fork Assembly — Inspection

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/33A issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand mandates inspection and modification of the aileron pivot fork assembly on Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft, specifically all serial numbers up to and including 220, 8001, and 8002. This directive requires operators to inspect the bearing assemblies on both starboard and port control columns and to implement retaining features as detailed in Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/115 issue 3 dated 21 January 2019.

Nzskydive 750XL
Pacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD 2019-0020

Flight Controls — Slat Geared Rotary Actuators — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of slat geared rotary actuators (SGRA) with specific part numbers that have been found to have cracks due to manufacturing process issues. The directive mandates corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0144R1

Fuselage — Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0144R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) antenna installation on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft models. It applies specifically to Airbus A330-201 through A330-343 and A340-642 and A340-643 aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural damage caused by vibration loads related to the 2KU-Band antenna installation.

Airbus A330
Airbus A340

EASA AD DCA-750XL-32B

Landing Gear - Nose and Main Landing Gear Attachment Bolts — Inspection

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/32B issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand mandates inspection and modification of nose and main landing gear attachment bolts on Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft, specifically all serial numbers up to and including 216, 220, 8001, and 8002. This directive requires compliance with Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/105 issue 4, dated 19 December 2018, to ensure dual retaining devices are installed on the landing gear bolts.

Nzskydive 750XL
Pacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD 2019-0018

Jan 30, 2019

Engine — Fan Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0018 is an aviation safety regulation addressing the inspection of fan blades on CFM International CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. The directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific fan blades to detect cracks and prevent fan blade failure. It applies to all serial numbers of multiple CFM56-7B engine variants and includes detailed definitions of affected and serviceable fan blades.

CFM International CFM56-7B
Boeing 737-600
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2019-0019

Jan 30, 2019

Tail Rotor — Actuator Input Lever — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0019 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses inspection requirements for the tail rotor actuator input lever, specifically for parts with Part Number 6F6730V00331 and serial numbers up to 489, excluding those marked with UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 67-0007. The directive mandates conformity checks to ensure correct installation and functionality of the tail rotor actuator input lever.

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
Leonardo AW169
Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2019-0015

Electrical Power — Circuit Breaker Switches — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0015 addresses inspection and replacement requirements for circuit breaker switches on ASI Aviation F 406 aeroplanes. It specifically targets affected circuit breaker switches with part numbers CM3589-50 and CM3589-20, requiring replacement with improved design parts to prevent cockpit smoke or burning smells. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the F 406 aircraft and mandates compliance with specific service bulletins.

Asi Aviation F406
ASI Aviation F 406

EASA AD 2019-0014

Electrical Power — Wing Electrical Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0014 is an official regulatory document addressing electrical power wing installation modifications for Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the wing electrical installations to prevent damage caused by insufficient clearance and potential chafing of electrical harnesses. The directive applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these aircraft types.

Airbus A300-600
Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
Airbus A310
Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2019-0016

Flight Controls — Rudder Control Pedal Torque Tubes — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0016 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of rudder control pedal torque tubes on ASI Aviation F 406 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and, if necessary, replacement of the left-hand and right-hand rudder control pedal torque tubes, part numbers 5115260-1 and 5115260-2 respectively, to ensure continued safe operation.

Asi Aviation F406
ASI Aviation F 406

EASA AD 2019-0017

Flight Controls / Stabilizers — Rudder Servo Control — Inspection

Flight Controls / Stabilizers — Rudder Servo Control — Inspection is a regulatory document applicable to AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A300, A300-600, A300-600ST (Beluga), and A310. This document outlines inspection requirements for the rudder servo control systems on these aircraft types to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. It provides guidance for maintenance and inspection procedures specific to these Airbus models.

Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST
Airbus A310

EASA AD CF-2011-24R1

Jan 28, 2019

Wings - Wing to Fuselage Attachment Joints - Barrel Nut Cracking

Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-24R1 addresses the issue of barrel nut cracking in the wing to fuselage attachment joints on Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 through 4437. This directive mandates inspections and replacement of barrel nuts to prevent structural integrity compromise caused by hydrogen embrittlement. It introduces a design change involving new Inconel 718 barrel nuts and related hardware to enhance durability.

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
Bombardier DHC-8-400
Bombardier DHC-8-401
Bombardier DHC-8-402

EASA AD US-2019-01-02

Jan 24, 2019

ASPEN AVIONICS, Inc. - Flight Display ADS-B Function - Disabling / Airplane Flight Manual Supplement - Revision

The document titled "ASPEN AVIONICS, Inc. - Flight Display ADS-B Function - Disabling / Airplane Flight Manual Supplement - Revision" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) addressing certain Aspen Avionics Evolution Flight Display units including the EFD1000 Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, Emergency Backup Display, and the EFD500 Multi-Function Display installed on various aircraft. This AD mandates disabling the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In function and revising the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement to mitigate safety risks associated with repeated flight display resets.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

EASA AD 2019-0012

Jan 24, 2019

Wings – Flap Parts – Inspection / Replacement [Wrong Material]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321 aeroplanes, specifically models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. The directive addresses the inspection and possible replacement of outer flap parts made from incorrect aluminum alloy material. It mandates a special detailed inspection of suspected outer flap parts to ensure structural integrity and continued airworthiness.

Airbus A321

EASA AD 2019-0010

Jan 23, 2019

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS - Equipment / Furnishing - Life Jacket - Removal / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0010 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to certain life jackets manufactured by Safran Aerosystems and Zodiac Aerosafety Systems. The affected life jackets, identified by specific part numbers 210225-2, 216200-0, and 216203-0 and serial numbers listed in the directive, are installed on various aircraft including ATR 42, ATR 72, Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 models. This directive mandates inspection and repair or replacement of these life jackets to ensure their proper function in emergency situations.

ATR 42
ATR 72
Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321
Airbus A330
Airbus A340
Airbus A350
Airbus A380

EASA AD 2019-0008

Jan 22, 2019

Fuselage — Cowlings and Fairings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It addresses the inspection and modification requirements for the main gearbox (MGB) fixed cowling attachments to prevent in-flight loss of engine and MGB cowlings. The directive applies to specific serial numbers except those already incorporating certain Airbus Helicopters modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2019-0009

Jan 22, 2019

Landing Gear – Nose Landing Gear A-Frame / Airframe Junctions – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0009 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of the nose landing gear A-frame and airframe junctions, specifically focusing on nut retainers and trailing arm pins to prevent potential failures. This directive mandates repetitive inspections to ensure the integrity of these components and prevent landing gear separation.

Airbus Helicopters EC175
Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2018-25-15

Jan 22, 2019

Wings - Outboard Flap Track - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-25-15 addresses all Boeing Model 727 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed and surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the outboard flap tracks to detect cracks and discrepancies, prompted by similar cracking found on Boeing 737-300 flap tracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and flight safety by preventing potential flap loss and reduced airplane controllability.