EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0031

Doors — Forward and Aft Cargo Door Frame Forks — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0031 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of forward and aft cargo door frame forks, specifically parts with certain part numbers and serial numbers, due to paint peeling issues that could lead to corrosion. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by requiring detailed inspections and corrective actions if necessary.

Jan 31, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2018-0029

Flight Controls — Rudder Trim Actuator — Life Limit Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0029 is an airworthiness directive affecting all serial numbers of Tecnam P2006T aeroplanes except those with modification 2006/322. It addresses an error in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual regarding the part number of the rudder trim actuator and mandates the implementation of a life limit for the rudder trim actuator part number B6-7T. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness and safety of the rudder control system on affected aircraft.

Jan 31, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTecnam P2006T

EASA AD US-2018-02-13

Main Rotor Drive - Drive Shaft - Inspection / Replacement (Life Limitation)

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-02-13 titled 'Main Rotor Drive - Drive Shaft - Inspection / Replacement (Life Limitation)' applies to Sikorsky Model 269D and Model 269D Configuration A helicopters equipped with KAflex engine side drive shaft P/N SKCP2738-7 and pulley side drive shaft P/N SKCP2738-5. This directive mandates inspections and life limit reductions for these drive shafts to prevent failure. It supersedes a previous directive and requires repeated inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 31, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchweizer Rsg, 269Sikorsky 269DSikorsky 269D Configuration A

EASA AD 2018-0028

Main Rotor Drive — Freewheel Lubrication System — Modification / Inspection / Cleaning

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0028 is an airworthiness directive addressing the main rotor drive freewheel lubrication system on Leonardo S.p.A. AB206A and AB206B helicopters. It mandates modification, inspection, and cleaning of the freewheel oil supply line to prevent blockages caused by debris, which could impair lubrication and potentially reduce helicopter control.

Jan 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB206Leonardo AB206ALeonardo AB206B

EASA AD 2018-0025

Placards and Markings — Installation / Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0025 is an amendment concerning the installation of placards and updates to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual for PZL SW-4 helicopters, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers up to 60.04.09 inclusive. This directive addresses incorrect Vne (never-exceed speed) values for power-off flight conditions and mandates changes to flight manual documentation and placard placement.

Jan 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik SW4PZL SW-4

EASA AD 2018-0027

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0132

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0027 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in Revision 23 of the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900 Aircraft Maintenance Manual chapter 5-40. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing the latest maintenance requirements for these aircraft.

Jan 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900

EASA AD 2018-0026

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0166

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 50 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Revision 24 of the Dassault Mystère Falcon 50 Aircraft Maintenance Manual chapter 5-40. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.

Jan 30, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Mystère-Falcon 50Dassault Mystère-Falcon 50

EASA SIB 2018-03

WITHDRAWN — SEE EASA ED DECISION 2021/005/R

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2018-03 provides recommendations on the carriage and use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for aeroplane operators conducting Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations. It addresses the importance of AEDs in treating ventricular fibrillation during flights, especially on aircraft with a maximum operational passenger seating configuration of 30 or more. The bulletin highlights current regulatory frameworks from ICAO, EASA, and FAA and discusses the safety, types, and maintenance of AEDs.

Jan 30, 2018
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtFlight Ops

EASA AD 2018-0024

Door — Forward and Aft Cargo Door Frame Forks — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0024 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for forward and aft cargo door frame forks on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers up to 0758 inclusive. The directive mandates repetitive special detailed inspections and corrective actions to detect cracks in cargo door frame forks, which could compromise structural integrity. It also requires modification of affected doors to terminate the inspection requirements.

Jan 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0022

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System / Anti-Ice Pipe — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0022 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes equipped with specific wing anti-ice pipes. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of the wing anti-ice system's ball joint and anti-ice pipe to address potential ice protection system failures. It applies to aircraft with part numbers F2MA724561A1 or F2MA724561A2, excluding those modified by Dassault modifications M5000 or M5001.

Jan 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2018-0021

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0154

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0021 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 11, to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft.

Jan 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD US-2018-02-14

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2018-17-15

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-02-14 is a final rule addressing certain Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 turboprop and TSE331 turboshaft engines. It requires inspections and replacement of combustion chamber case assemblies that have been reported to crack and rupture, posing a safety risk. The directive aims to prevent unsafe conditions caused by high stresses and weld joint issues in these engine components.

Jan 29, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHoneywell International TPE331Honeywell International TSE331-3U

EASA AD 2018-0019

Engine — Critical Parts — Reduction of Declared Safe Cyclic Life

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0019 addresses the reduction of declared safe cyclic life for critical parts of Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates revised life limits for low pressure turbine shafts and removal of obsolete parts to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60 engines.

Jan 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700Airbus A330

EASA AD 2018-0018

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Oleo Outer Cylinder Support Plate — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0018 addresses inspection, repair, and replacement requirements for the nose landing gear (NLG) oleo outer cylinder support plate on CEAPR DR 253, DR 300, and DR 400 series aeroplanes. It applies to various models including DR 253, DR 300/108, DR 400/180, and others, focusing on types 1, 2, and 3 NLG oleo outer cylinders. The directive mandates inspections and life limits to prevent potential NLG collapse due to fatigue cracks in the welds.

Jan 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCeapr DR 253Ceapr DR 300Ceapr DR 400

EASA AD 2018-0017

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Oleo Outer Cylinder Support Plate — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0017 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the nose landing gear oleo outer cylinder support plate on CEAPR HR 100 and R 1180 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of HR 100/200, HR 100/200 B, HR 100/210, HR 100/210 D, R 1180 T, and R 1180 TD models. The directive mandates repetitive visual and dye penetrant inspections to detect cracks and requires replacement of any cracked parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCeapr HR 100Ceapr R 1180CEAPR HR 100/200CEAPR HR 100/200 BCEAPR HR 100/210CEAPR HR 100/210 DCEAPR R 1180 TCEAPR R 1180 TD

EASA AD 2018-0020

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0047

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations contained in the Sukhoi RRJ-95B Maintenance Manual, specifically Chapter 04 Airworthiness Limitations Section. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for aircraft components.

Jan 26, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95Sukhoi RRJ-95B

EASA AD 2018-0015

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Drag Stay Tubes — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0015 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the main landing gear drag stay tubes on Fokker F27 aeroplanes, specifically models Mark 100 through Mark 700. It targets SAFRAN Landing Systems drag stay units and tubes with certain part numbers that may have manufacturing defects leading to fatigue cracks. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks and corrective actions to prevent landing gear collapse.

Jan 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27

EASA AD 2018-0016

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Drag Stay Units — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0016 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of main landing gear drag stay units on Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It targets specific SAFRAN Landing Systems drag stay units and tubes with part numbers identified as having potential fatigue crack issues due to manufacturing defects. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of affected aircraft.

Jan 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27Fokker F27 Mark 050Fokker F27 Mark 0502Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD CF-2018-05

Landing Gear — Safety Device Modification at Nose Gear Retraction Actuator to Main Fitting Joint

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-05 issued by Transport Canada mandates safety modifications to the nose landing gear retraction actuator to main fitting joint on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 to 9638 and 9998. This directive addresses potential damage to the cotter pin that could cause actuator disconnect and landing gear failure. It requires maintenance schedule revisions, visual inspections, and possible hardware modifications.

Jan 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD US-2017-26-05

Wings - Flap Track - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2017-26-05 is a final rule addressing certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Models G-1159A (GIII), G-IV, and GIV-X (G450) airplanes. It mandates the replacement of flap track C parts that were found to have an upper flange thickness less than the design minimum. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models.

Jan 25, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-1159Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIVGulfstream G-1159A (GIII)Gulfstream G-IVGulfstream GIV-X (G450)