EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2018-20-04

Oct 24, 2018

Flight Controls - Normal and Abnormal Procedures Sections of the Airplane Flight Manual - Revisions

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-20-04 addresses all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. This final rule mandates revisions to the Normal and Abnormal Procedures sections of the airplane flight manual to mitigate risks associated with potential failure of the bi-directional data bus that communicates critical signals between the flight control computer and flight control surfaces.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVI
  • Gulfstream GVI

EASA AD 2018-0230

Oct 23, 2018

Integrated Modular Avionics – Aircraft Management Computer Software – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0230 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2 helicopters. It addresses issues related to the Aircraft Management Computer software versions V5.0.2 and earlier, focusing on the integrated modular avionics and autopilot cruise height mode. The directive mandates software updates and flight manual amendments to ensure safe helicopter operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD 2018-0227

Oct 22, 2018

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Latch Beam Gussets — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0227 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330-223, A330-223F, A330-321, A330-322, and A330-323 aeroplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney thrust reverser assemblies. It mandates inspection and potential modification of the thrust reverser latch beam gussets to address fatigue cracking issues. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft by preventing possible thrust reverser part failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2018-0228

Oct 22, 2018

Power Plant — Engine Air Inlet Cowl Inner Barrel Lower Panels — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0228 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-301, A330-302, and A330-303 aeroplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-80E1 engines. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of the engine air inlet cowl inner barrel lower panels due to reported disbonding issues that could lead to in-flight detachment. The directive includes detailed inspection and modification procedures to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2018-0224

Oct 19, 2018

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Outer Fixed Structure — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0224 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the thrust reverser outer fixed structure on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It targets thrust reverser units with specific serial numbers that have outer fixed structure panels made of Hexcel Chromic Acid Anodized (CAA) honeycomb core, which are susceptible to disbonding. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential in-flight loss of the common nozzle assembly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2018-0222

Oct 19, 2018

Flight Controls — Rudder Shaft Assembly Rivet Configuration — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0222 is an airworthiness directive addressing the rudder shaft assembly rivet configuration on all models of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-6 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of specific rudder shaft assemblies with part numbers 116.35.06.030 or 6232.0057.00 to verify rivet configuration and ensure compliance with approved standards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-6
  • Pilatus PC-6

EASA AD 2018-0225-E

Oct 18, 2018

Equipment & Furnishings — Hook Mount Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0225-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the hook mount assembly on Goodrich rescue hoists, Part Number 44301-10-7, installed on MBB-BK117 C-2 and D-2 helicopters. The directive mandates a one-time inspection and possible replacement of the hook mount assembly to ensure correct assembly and safe operation. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • MBB-BK117 C-2
  • MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA SIB SAFO18012

Oct 18, 2018

Weight and Balance Calculations

SAFO 18012 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reminding Title 14 CFR Part 135 certificate holders of the importance of using accurate data when performing aircraft weight and balance calculations. This alert applies broadly to all Part 135 operators and emphasizes the risks associated with incorrect basic operating weight entries in weight and balance software programs. The document highlights the critical need for verifying pre-loaded data to ensure compliance with approved weight and center of gravity limits.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2018-0223

Oct 17, 2018

B/E AEROSPACE FISCHER GmbH - Seat Energy Absorber Assembly — Modification

B/E AEROSPACE FISCHER GmbH - Seat Energy Absorber Assembly — Modification is a regulatory document addressing changes to the seat energy absorber assembly used in aircraft seating. The document falls under the category APPLIANCES:ATA 25 EQUIPMENT / FURNISHINGS. It focuses on modifications related to the seat energy absorber assemblies manufactured by B/E AEROSPACE FISCHER GmbH, but does not specify particular aircraft types or engine models affected.

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EASA AD US-2018-20-15

Oct 17, 2018

Electrical Power - New Software for the Generator Control Unit - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2018-20-15 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to all Boeing Model 787 airplanes. It mandates the installation of new software for the generator control unit (GCU) to prevent loss of all alternating current (AC) electrical power caused by the GCUs entering failsafe mode after 248 days of continuous power. This directive also removes certain airplanes from its applicability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

EASA SIB 2018-19

Oct 17, 2018

FlySmart+ Applications for iPad — Change of Runway Entry Not Taken Into Account in Take-Off Computation

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-19 addresses an issue in the FlySmart+ Applications for iPad affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 aircraft. The bulletin highlights a problem where changing the runway entry via the graphical runway depiction does not update take-off performance data correctly in the take-off computation. This can lead to misleading takeoff performance information being displayed to flight crews.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2018-0167R2

Oct 16, 2018

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Blades / Shafts – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0167R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive borescope inspections of Intermediate Pressure Compressor (IPC) Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades and IPC shaft Stage 2 dovetail posts to detect cracks and prevent potential in-flight blade release. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Trent 1000-A, -AE, -C, -CE, -D, -E, -G, and -H engines.

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

EASA AD CF-2018-28

Oct 16, 2018

Flight Controls — Worn Elevator Cables - Inspection

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-28 addresses worn elevator cables on Viking Air Ltd. DHC-6 series aeroplanes, including models -1, -100, -110, -200, -210, -300, -310, -320, and -400. The directive mandates inspections for excessive wear at the STA 270.3 pulley location to prevent cable failure and potential loss of aircraft control. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Viking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter)
  • Viking Air DHC-6

EASA AD 2018-0221

Oct 16, 2018

Wings — Aileron Actuator Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0221 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 66431 incorporated in production. It mandates inspections of the aileron actuator fittings to detect cracks and requires corrective actions to maintain structural integrity of the ailerons. This directive addresses potential fatigue failures in fasteners that could lead to in-flight aileron detachment.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2018-19-22

Oct 15, 2018

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Front Rotating Air Seal - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-19-22 mandates replacement of certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) front rotating air seals on General Electric Company CF34-10A16, CF34-10E2A1, CF34-10E5, CF34-10E5A1, CF34-10E6, CF34-10E6A1, CF34-10E7, and CF34-10E7-B turbofan engines. This directive addresses cracks found in the HPT front rotating air seals that could lead to uncontained failures. The directive applies to specific parts identified in GE CF34-10E Service Bulletin 72-0347 R00 dated August 3, 2018.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF34-10

EASA AD 2018-0219

Oct 12, 2018

Flight Controls – Elevator Mass Balance – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0219 is an airworthiness directive addressing the AVO 68 series powered sailplanes manufactured by M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG. It mandates repetitive inspections of the elevator mass balance fittings due to reported cracks that could compromise flight control. The directive applies to several variants including AVO 68 - v, AVO 68 - s, AVO 68 - R, AVO 68 - R 100, and AVO 68 - R 115 "Samburo" powered sailplanes.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • M&D Flugzeugbau AVO 68 (Samburo)
  • M&D Flugzeugbau AVO 68 - v
  • M&D Flugzeugbau AVO 68 - s
  • M&D Flugzeugbau AVO 68 - R
  • M&D Flugzeugbau AVO 68 - R 100
  • M&D Flugzeugbau AVO 68 - R 115 Samburo

EASA AD 2018-0220

Oct 12, 2018

Wings — Wing Rib Foot to Wing Lower Cover Clearance — Inspection / Temporary Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to the clearance between wing rib feet and the wing lower cover, which could lead to fuel tank ignition under certain conditions. The directive mandates inspections and temporary operational restrictions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD CF-2018-25

Oct 10, 2018

Fuselage — AFT Fuselage Fitting Not Heat Treated

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-25 addresses an issue with aft fuselage fittings on certain Bombardier Inc. aircraft models CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected fittings that were not heat treated as required. This ensures the structural integrity of the aircraft fuselage and prevents potential failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D15
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D24
  • Bombardier CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2018-0217

Oct 10, 2018

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Hinge Bracket Assembly / Front Spar Attachment Area — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0217 is an airworthiness directive affecting all models and serial numbers of Pilatus PC-6 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the horizontal stabilizer hinge bracket assemblies and front spar attachment area to detect potential rivet shearing or missing rivets. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer to prevent possible separation and loss of control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-6
  • Pilatus PC-6