EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Fuselage — Frame 47 Splice Fitting Holes Between Stringers 24 and 26 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0184R2 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the fuselage frame 47 splice fitting holes between stringers 24 and 26 on Airbus A300 and A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models and includes detailed inspection thresholds and intervals.

Airbus A300600

EASA AD 2018-0260

Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Fittings and Screws – Life Limit / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0260 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It addresses the life limits and replacement requirements for main gearbox suspension bar fittings and screws to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to specific part numbers related to the main gearbox suspension bar attachment fittings and screws.

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2018-0261-E

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Servo Actuator – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0261-E is an emergency directive addressing safety concerns on Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the tail rotor servo actuator's castellated nut and the tail rotor duplex bearing to detect potential issues that could lead to loss of yaw control. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AW169 and AW189 helicopters.

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

EASA SIB CE-18-32

Safety Information Bulletin

Textron Aviation Model 208B Aeroplanes - Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished) - Flapper Check Valve Failure

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-18-32 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the failure of the engine oil system flapper check valve on Textron Aviation Model 208B airplanes equipped with the PT6A-140 engine. It alerts owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about failures of check valve part number C100490-1 on certain serial numbers of the 208B EX model. The bulletin provides details on the issue without mandating regulatory action.

EASA AD US-2018-23-13

Nov 30, 2018

Oxygen - Flightcrew Oxygen Masks - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-23-13 is a final rule applicable to all Boeing Model 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition where flightcrew oxygen masks and regulators did not function as designed during flight testing, potentially delaying mask deployment. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of certain oxygen masks and regulators to ensure proper functionality.

Boeing 74788F

EASA AD 2018-0258

Nov 30, 2018

Windows — Swing Door Jettisonable Window — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0258 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B and EC 155 B1 models fitted with hinged cabin doors. The directive mandates a modification to the swing door jettisonable windows to ensure they can be opened with the required force. This AD addresses a safety concern related to the difficulty in jettisoning these windows during emergency evacuations.

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B
Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B1

EASA AD US-2018-24-02

Nov 29, 2018

Wings - Upper and Lower Reinforcing Straps on the Ailerons - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Register Volume 83, Number 228, Final Rule titled "Wings - Upper and Lower Reinforcing Straps on the Ailerons - Inspection / Replacement" is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes equipped with blended winglets. It mandates repetitive inspections and replacement of cracked reinforcing straps on the ailerons to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dassault Falcon 900EX
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 50
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 900
Dassault Aviation MYSTERE-FALCON 50
Dassault Aviation MYSTERE-FALCON 900
Dassault Aviation FALCON 900EX

EASA AD 2018-0257

Nov 28, 2018

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Turbine Blades – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0257 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of intermediate pressure turbine blades (IPTB) due to reported cracking caused by sulphidation corrosion. The directive applies to specific engine serial numbers and introduces cyclic life limits for used, refurbished IPTB parts.

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0233R1

Nov 28, 2018

Fuselage – Cargo Compartment Fitting Brackets, Tack and Rivet Holes – Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0233R1 is a regulatory update addressing structural integrity concerns in Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of cargo compartment fitting brackets, tack, and rivet holes to detect and repair fatigue damage. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and configurations of these Airbus models.

Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0256

Nov 28, 2018

Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Actuator — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0256 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) actuators, part number 764711C, on Airbus A320-214, A320-232, A320-233, A321-211, and A321-231 aircraft with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates replacement of affected RAT actuators due to a manufacturing defect that could prevent RAT deployment. This AD applies to certain Airbus A320 and A321 models and aims to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA SIB SW-18-31

Safety Information Bulletin

Aspen Avionics, Inc. - Display Systems installed by Supplementary Type Certificate No. SA10822SC

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-18-31 issued by the FAA on November 21, 2018, addresses an airworthiness concern for aircraft equipped with Aspen Avionics, Inc. Evolution EFD1000 and EFD500 display systems installed under Supplementary Type Certificate No. SA10822SC. The bulletin affects a wide range of aircraft models including Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Cirrus, and others listed in the FAA Approved Model List. It informs operators of a temporary loss of flight display information due to repeated resets linked to the ADS-B IN (FIS-B) Weather Interface option in software version 2.9.

EASA AD US-93-14-19R1

CANCELLED: Wings - Trailing Edge Wedge of the Leading Edge Slat - Inspections

Airworthiness Directive 93-14-19 issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration addresses inspections of the trailing edge wedges of the leading edge slats on Boeing 767 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 488. The directive mandates specific inspection methods and repair procedures to prevent separation of these components, ensuring continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Boeing 767

EASA AD 2012-0053R1

Landing Gear – Main and Center Landing Gear Bogie Pivot Pins – Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0053R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the main and center landing gear bogie pivot pins on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple A330 and A340 variants except those modified with specific Airbus modifications 207165 or 207649. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks or degradation in bogie pivot pins and bushes to prevent potential landing gear collapse.

Airbus A330
Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0255

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0026

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0026 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. This directive provides updated instructions and mandatory actions to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It replaces previous directives to incorporate the latest safety findings and regulatory standards.

Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0253

Nov 23, 2018

Superseded by EASA ADR 2019-0161

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2019-0161 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. It clarifies that no civil service aircraft currently use these engines, so no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record for military authorities and design approval holders, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

Other

Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2018-0252-E

Nov 21, 2018

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Flight Control System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0252-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor flight control system on Leonardo AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor servo-actuator installation and the tail rotor duplex bearing to prevent potential loss of yaw control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of AW169 and AW189 helicopters.

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

EASA AD 2018-0251

Nov 20, 2018

Engine – Electronic Engine Control Software – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0251 is an airworthiness directive addressing CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft. It mandates updating the electronic engine control (EEC) software to prevent potential thrust loss caused by water accumulation in the FADEC pressure subsystem. This directive applies to all serial numbers of LEAP-1B21 through LEAP-1B28BBJ2 engine models.

CFM International LEAP-1B
Boeing 737-8
Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2018-0250-E

Nov 19, 2018

Tail Rotor – Tail Rotor Flight Control System – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0250-E is an emergency directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor flight control system, specifically the tail rotor servo-actuator installation and the tail rotor duplex bearing, to prevent potential loss of yaw control. This directive supersedes a previous AD and introduces additional inspection requirements.

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

EASA AD US-2018-22-10

Nov 16, 2018

Fuel - Fuel System - Review

Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-10 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing fuel system safety on Boeing Model DC-10, MD-10, and MD-11 series airplanes. It supersedes AD 2016-04-16 and continues to require design modifications to detect electrical faults and pumps running in empty fuel tanks to prevent potential fuel tank explosions. The directive also introduces optional terminating actions for certain compliance requirements.

Boeing DC-10
Boeing MD-10
Boeing MD-11

EASA AD US-2018-20-24

Nov 16, 2018

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Final Rule titled 'Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision' issues a new airworthiness directive (AD 2018-20-24) for certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This directive mandates revisions to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The AD addresses unsafe conditions that could lead to fuel tank explosions or engine flameouts.