EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB SAIB-2025-11

Jan 13, 2026

Rudder Control System

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2025-11 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern related to the rudder control system on Textron Aviation Inc. (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 150 series, A150 series, F150 series, FA150 series, 152 series, A152, F152, and FA152 airplanes. The bulletin also notes that similar DINFIA Model A-150 airplanes manufactured in Argentina are affected. It informs owners and operators about inspection, repair, and treatment recommendations for airplanes equipped with rudder stop modification service kits SK152-24B and SK152-25B or their previous versions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Textron Aviation 150
  • Textron Aviation 152
  • Textron Aviation F150
  • Textron Aviation F152

EASA AD 2026-0005

Jan 13, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0005 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAAB SF340A and 340B aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated SAAB SF340A and 340B Airworthiness Limitation Manual Revision 3 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Saab Ab 340

EASA AD 2026-0004

Jan 13, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0004 is an amendment concerning Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or Safran Aneto-1K engines. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the aircraft maintenance planning information to include new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest ALS revisions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189

EASA AD CF-2025-71

Jan 13, 2026

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — New Airworthiness Limitations

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-71 is issued for Pratt & Whitney Canada model PW814GA and PW815GA engines. This directive introduces new airworthiness limitations related to time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued engine safety and reliability. It mandates compliance with updated life limits, inspections, and repair limits as specified in the latest airworthiness limitations manual (ALM) Issue No. 021 dated 08 October 2025.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800

EASA AD CF-2025-70

Jan 12, 2026

Flight Controls — Elevator and Rudder Power Control Units (PCUs) Rod End Fractures

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-70 addresses rod end fractures in the elevator and rudder Power Control Units (PCUs) on MHI RJ Aviation ULC models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. The directive mandates operational checks and inspections to detect potential PCU disconnects that could lead to loss of control surface function or inadequate flutter suppression. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

EASA AD CF-2025-69

Jan 12, 2026

Fuel System — Potential Fuel Leak in Dry-Bay — Missing Sealant

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-69 is issued for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive addresses a potential fuel leak in the wing dry-bay caused by missing sealant on a specific bracket assembly. It mandates inspection and sealant application to prevent fuel leakage and associated risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8

EASA AD 2026-0003

Jan 12, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0003 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This directive updates the mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits as defined in the Leonardo Maintenance Manual, ensuring continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139

EASA AD 2026-0002

Jan 12, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0002 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Chapter 5-40-00 Revision 3, to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Falcon 6X aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dassault Falcon 6X

EASA AD 2026-0001-E

Jan 9, 2026

[Correction] Main Rotor — Main Rotor Pitch Rod End Bearings — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0001-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates the replacement of main rotor pitch rod end bearings due to a reported in-flight rupture that caused significant vibrations and forced a ditching. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter and specifies affected part numbers for both upper and lower pitch rod end bearings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD BR-2026-01-01

Jan 9, 2026

Engines Operation in Ground Freezing Fog - Operational Limitations Revision

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2026-01-01 is a regulatory document issued by ANAC addressing operational limitations for Embraer ERJ190-300 and ERJ190-400 aircraft equipped with PW1900 family engines. It mandates restrictions on engine operation during ground freezing fog conditions to prevent compressor stalls in PW1100 engines. This directive aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks of multiple engine failures during critical flight phases.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD CF-2025-67

Jan 9, 2026

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — New and Revised Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) Tasks

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-67 addresses new and revised Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) tasks for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates compliance with updated time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A11.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD US-2025-25-07

Jan 9, 2026

Turbine Engine - High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) Stage 1 and HPT Stage 2 Disks - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2025-25-07 addresses certain General Electric Company Model GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B engines. It requires replacement of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and stage 2 disks suspected to contain iron inclusion in the powder metal material. This directive aims to prevent premature fracture and uncontained failure of these turbine disks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GE90

EASA AD ISR-I-35-26-01-01

Jan 1, 2026

Potential of arcing, fire and/or loss of crew oxygen supply due to insufficient clearances between electrical wiring and flexible oxygen hose

Airworthiness Directive AD ISR I-35-26-01-01 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel addresses a safety issue on Boeing 747-400 freighter aircraft converted under CAAI STC SA-151 or SA-152 and their validated equivalents. The directive highlights the risk of arcing, fire, and loss of crew oxygen supply caused by insufficient clearance between electrical wiring and the flexible crew oxygen hose. It requires inspection and corrective action to prevent potential hazards related to chafing and damage to oxygen hoses and electrical wiring.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747
  • Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA151
  • Israel Aerospace Industries CAA Israel STC SA152

EASA SIB 2025-11

Dec 26, 2025

[Correction] Chemical Oxygen Generator Instructions for Disposal

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2025-11 is a correction notice regarding the disposal instructions for B/E Aerospace Systems chemical oxygen generators with specific part numbers. It reminds operators that these generators have a certified service life of 15 years and must be activated and disposed of at the end of their life, even if unused. The bulletin also references EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0198 related to certain batches of generators with reduced starter powder reactivity.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2025-0298-E

Dec 23, 2025

Main Rotor — Swashplate — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0298-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor swashplate on MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the swashplate bolts, specifically those with Part Number D623M2050206, due to reported excessive wear that could lead to bolt rupture and reduced helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117

EASA AD 2025-0296

Dec 23, 2025

Tail Rotor Drive — Tail Drive Line Rear Shaft and Damper — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0296 is an airworthiness directive affecting all Airbus Helicopters H160-B serial numbers. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor drive line rear shaft and damper components, including specific part numbers such as tail rotor drive shafts P/N U651A1100102 and U651A1100103, rear damper P/N U651A2200103, and damper brackets P/N U535A2121207 and U535A2121208. The directive addresses potential unsafe conditions related to premature wear and contact between the rear shaft and damper.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2025-0295

Dec 22, 2025

AIRCRAFT CABIN MODIFICATION - Equipment / Furnishings — Pallet Net — Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0295 is an official regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to Aircraft Cabin Modification GmbH pallet nets, part number 5010-2M4N-()-()()(), used on various large aeroplanes for passenger and freight transport. The directive prohibits the use of these pallet nets manufactured on or before 20 May 2025 due to reported degradation issues. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the affected pallet nets and aims to prevent potential in-flight cargo release.

Airworthiness Directive

EASA AD CF-2025-68

Dec 19, 2025

Landing Gear — Degraded Anti-Skid Performance on a Contaminated Runway

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-68 addresses degraded anti-skid performance on contaminated runways for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 55001 to 55388, 55390 to 55397, 55399, and 55402. This directive mandates corrective action to improve braking system software to prevent wheel lockup and loss of directional control during landing on contaminated surfaces.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)