EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0067

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0286

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Enstrom Helicopter Corporation models F-28, 280, and 480 helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main rotor hydraulic damper and belt tension shaft rod end bearing assemblies to detect corrosion and requires replacement if corrosion is found. The directive references specific part numbers including 01-824-08E-011 and others, and aligns with FAA AD 2017-26-03.

Mar 23, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEnstrom Helicopter Corporation 280Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28Enstrom F-28Enstrom 280Enstrom 480

EASA AD 2018-0066

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0022

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0066 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L, L1, C, and C1 models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of certain second stage planet gear assemblies in the main gearbox to prevent failure due to higher outer race contact pressures. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and replacement of affected parts to ensure continued safe operation.

Mar 23, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1

EASA AD DCA-750XL-25A

Wing Leading Edge Tank Abrasion - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/25A Wing Leading Edge Tank Abrasion - Inspection is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and applies to Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft with serial numbers up to and including 135, except S/N 113. This directive mandates inspection of the wing leading edge skin to detect abrasion caused by ventilation duct chafing, which could lead to fuel leaks. The inspection must follow the instructions in Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/091 issue 3 or later revisions.

Mar 23, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtNzskydive 750XLPacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD US-2018-06-05

Wings - Lower Wing Skin - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-06-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-300 and 737-500 series airplanes equipped with blended winglet kits. It mandates repetitive inspections of the lower wing skin at stringer L-5 for fatigue cracks and requires repairs if cracks are found to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 23, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-500

EASA AD 2018-0063

Rotors Flight Control — Cyclic Stick — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0063 is an official safety directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It addresses a flight control system issue related to the cyclic stick on these helicopters, specifically those equipped with autopilot and within certain serial number ranges. The directive mandates a modification to improve flight safety by installing a weight compensation for the cyclic stick.

Mar 22, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2018-0062

Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Hydraulic Pumps — Replacement

Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Hydraulic Pumps — Replacement is a regulatory document issued for AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the replacement requirements for the hydraulic pumps associated with the Ram Air Turbine system on these aircraft models. The document aims to ensure continued hydraulic power reliability and safety during flight.

Mar 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0061

Main Rotor — Blades Thimble — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 helicopter models A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1. This directive mandates inspections of the main rotor blades' thimble to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Mar 20, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 A-1Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 A-3Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 A-4Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 B-1Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 B-2Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 C-1

EASA AD 2018-0035-E

[Correction] Landing Gear — Bellcrank Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0035-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the nose landing gear (NLG) bellcrank assembly, part number 30.42.010.00.00, installed on all serial numbers of PZL W-3A and PZL W-3AS helicopters. The directive mandates a one-time inspection due to a manufacturing defect causing reduced wall thickness and potential cracking of the NLG bellcrank assembly. This condition could lead to landing gear failure and possible damage or injury.

Mar 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3APZL W-3AS

EASA AD 2017-0105R2

Electrical Power — Alternating Current Emergency Generation — Flight Warning Computer Software Update

Electrical Power — Alternating Current Emergency Generation — Flight Warning Computer Software Update is an Airworthiness Directive issued for the Airbus A330 aircraft. This directive addresses updates to the flight warning computer software related to the alternating current emergency power generation system to enhance system reliability and safety.

Mar 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2018-0059

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification

The document titled 'Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD exists, and this record serves only as information for military authorities and design approval holders. The document advises that legally binding ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the respective military authorities based on the aircraft's country of registration.

Mar 16, 2018
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2018-06-08

Fuselage - Side Panel-to-Frame Attachments and Frames - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 51 (March 15, 2018) Airworthiness Directive 2018-06-08 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 757-200 series airplanes. This directive requires inspections of the side panel-to-frame attachments and frames in the aft cargo compartment due to widespread fatigue damage concerns. It mandates verification of specific modifications and applicable on-condition actions to maintain structural integrity.

Mar 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200

EASA AD CF-2018-09

Furnishings — Forward Lavatory Door Hinge Flexing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-09 addresses the issue of forward lavatory door hinge flexing on Bombardier DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aircraft models. This directive mandates modifications to the forward lavatory door hinge to ensure proper functioning of the cockpit door latch mechanism. The directive applies to aircraft with serial numbers listed in Bombardier Service Bulletins 84-25-130 Revision B and 84-25-131 Revision B.

Mar 15, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8Bombardier DHC-8-400Bombardier DHC-8-401Bombardier DHC-8-402

EASA AD CF-1997-18R1

CANCELLED: Main Rotor System — Cracking of Rotor Mast

The document titled CANCELLED: Main Rotor System — Cracking of Rotor Mast is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive (CF-97-18) issued by Transport Canada. It applies to all Eurocopter Canada Ltd. BO 105LS A-3 model helicopters and addresses critical cracking found on the main rotor mast flange. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections to detect cracks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 14, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters BO 105Eurocopter Canada Ltd. BO 105LS A-3

EASA AD 2018-0057

Propellers — Pitch Lock System — Modification / Check Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0057 is an airworthiness directive affecting Aircraft Industries a.s. L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO aeroplanes equipped with GE Aviation H80-200 engines and Avia Propeller AV 725 propellers with serial numbers from 2904 through 3114. The directive mandates modifications to the propeller pitch lock system and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to address safety concerns related to un-commanded negative thrust activation. It also provides updated procedures for flight crews to check the pitch lock system before each flight.

Mar 14, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceFlight OpsSafety MgmtAircraft Industries L 410Aircraft Industries 420 (Turbolet)Aircraft Industries L 410 UVP-E20Aircraft Industries L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO

EASA AD 2015-0135R3

Navigation — Angle of Attack Sensors — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0135R3 is an amendment addressing the replacement of Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to various AOA sensor part numbers from manufacturers including Thales, UTC Aerospace, and SEXTANT/THOMSON. The directive mandates modifications to ensure continued safe operation by preventing loss of control caused by blocked or malfunctioning AOA sensors.

Mar 13, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2018-03-04

ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC. - Pitot Probes - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-03-04 is a final rule addressing Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014. This directive applies to airplanes equipped with these specific pitot probes and requires inspection and replacement to prevent incorrect airspeed indications during flight.

Mar 12, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2018-0055

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limit Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0055 is an airworthiness directive affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Tay 611-8C engines, commonly installed on Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X aircraft. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to time limits and maintenance checks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Deutschland Time Limits Manual. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and mandatory inspections for engine components, including the number of Dry Film Lubrication treatments on fan blade retention lugs.

Mar 12, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TayGulfstream Aerospace GIV-X

EASA AD US-2018-04-07

Wings - Structural Significant Items (SSIs) - Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program / Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-04-07 titled 'Wings - Structural Significant Items (SSIs) - Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program / Inspection' applies to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP variants. This directive addresses fatigue cracking issues identified in aging transport category airplanes by requiring updates to maintenance and inspection programs to include inspections of structural significant items (SSIs).

Mar 12, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747SRBoeing 747SP

EASA AD US-2018-04-13

Engine Controls - Engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU) - Sealant Application

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-04-13 is a final rule addressing certain Honeywell International Inc. AS907 series turbofan engines. It requires applying sealant to specific areas of the engine electronic control unit (ECU) to prevent water intrusion and inserting updated airplane operating procedures into flight manuals. This directive targets engines that have experienced loss-of-thrust-control events due to ECU water intrusion.

Mar 9, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceFlight OpsSafety MgmtHoneywell International AS907