EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB 2018-02

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE. Topic addressed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-02 is an informational document addressing runway surface condition reporting and its impact on flight safety. It highlights the lack of global standardisation in assessing and reporting runway surface conditions and braking action, which affects operators and flight crews. The bulletin references ongoing rulemaking efforts and international initiatives to improve runway condition reporting and performance assessment.

Jan 18, 2018
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2018-0010

Engine Fuel and Control — Engine Protection and Monitoring Unit — Software Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive record regarding the Engine Fuel and Control — Engine Protection and Monitoring Unit — Software Update addresses the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no civil service aircraft currently use the TP400-D6 engine, so no public AD exists. The record serves as an informational notice primarily for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders.

Jan 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD US-2017-26-01

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) Stage 1 Blade Retainer - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2017-26-01 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B64/P2, -1B67/P2, -1B70/P2, -1B70/75/P2, -1B70C/P2, and -1B74/75/P2 turbofan engines. This directive requires inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 blade retainer due to a reported failure that caused an in-flight engine shutdown. The AD aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines.

Jan 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2018-0013

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Fan Blades — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Tay 620-15 engines equipped with low pressure compressor (LPC) modules M01100AA or M01100AB. It focuses on the identification and replacement of LPC fan blades that have undergone multiple Dry Film Lubrication (DFL) treatments. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of LPC fan blade retention lugs that could lead to engine malfunction and reduced aircraft control.

Jan 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg Tay

EASA AD 2016-0145R1

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Damper — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0145R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the main rotor damper Part Number 4F6220V00251 installed on Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent failure of the main rotor damper, which could lead to loss of lead-lag damping function and reduced helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters equipped with the specified damper.

Jan 17, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0012-E

Engine Oil system — Electrical Magnetic Plug — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0012-E is an emergency directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2F engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC120 B models. It mandates inspection and replacement of electrical magnetic plug heads with part number 9 520 01 154 5 due to flaking cadmium coating caused by manufacturing defects. This directive aims to ensure the reliability of the engine's particle detection system to prevent in-flight engine failures.

Jan 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIUS 2Airbus Helicopters EC120 B

EASA AD 2018-0011

Equipment / Furnishings — Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inspection / Replacement is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 models. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for the automatic deployable emergency locator transmitter (ADELT) installed on these helicopters. The directive aims to ensure the reliability and proper functioning of the emergency locator system in case of an accident.

Jan 16, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2018-0009

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0153

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0009 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 200 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Dassault Mystère Falcon 200 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 at Revision 17. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement of life-limited components.

Jan 15, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Mystère-Falcon 20GFDassault 200Dassault Mystère-Falcon 200

EASA AD RU-2017-322-04

Wings - Outer-Wing Front Lower Panel - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2017-322-04 issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation mandates inspections on the RRJ-95 aircraft, specifically targeting the outer-wing front lower panel between ribs 4 and 6. The directive applies to RRJ-95 aircraft with manufacturer serial number 95022 and above. It requires detailed inspections at specified flight cycle and flight hour intervals to ensure structural integrity.

Jan 11, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95RRJ-95

EASA CZIB CZIB-2018-02R20

Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces

The document titled Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces is a safety information bulletin addressing the high risk to civil aviation operations below FL 260 in the FIR Karachi (OPKR) and FIR Lahore (OPLR) airspace over these provinces. It highlights threats from violent non-state actor groups equipped with anti-aviation weapons and the risks posed by cross-border military activities and territorial disputes. The bulletin applies to EASA-regulated air operators and third country operators authorized by EASA conducting flights to and from the EU in the affected airspace.

Jan 10, 2018
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtFlight Ops

EASA AD 2018-0006

Equipment & Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) banjo fittings on Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with Aero Sekur EFS float assemblies. It applies to specific float assemblies identified by part and serial numbers and aims to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters by preventing corrosion-related failures in the flotation system.

Jan 10, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0005

Fuselage — Fuselage Bulk Cargo Door Frames — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0005 addresses inspection and repair requirements for fuselage bulk cargo door frames on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, specifically models with manufacturer serial numbers up to 1779. The directive focuses on detecting cracks caused by surface treatments affecting fatigue behavior in door fitting attachment holes. It mandates repetitive inspections and provides an optional modification to terminate these inspections.

Jan 10, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0008

Wings — Main Landing Gear Trunnion Block Fuse Pin Retaining Pins — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 0006 to 0040, excluding MSN 0025, 0032, 0033, 0036, 0038, and 0039. The directive addresses inspection and possible replacement of the main landing gear trunnion block fuse pin retaining pins to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 10, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA SIB 2018-01

Information on Materials Used for Runway and Taxiway De/Anti-Icing

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-01 provides information on materials used for runway and taxiway de/anti-icing and their effects on aircraft carbon brakes. It highlights the exposure risk of aircraft carbon brakes and wheel wells to alkali-organic salt de/anti-icing substances, which can cause structural deterioration of carbon brake discs. This bulletin is relevant to aerodrome operators and aircraft operators using modern aircraft equipped with carbon brakes.

Jan 9, 2018
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2017-0257R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0189

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0257R1 is an amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with the Back-Up Speed Scale (BUSS) function. This directive mandates an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate new operational procedures addressing potential erroneous airspeed indications caused by pitot probe icing and angle of attack sensor blockages. The directive ensures flight crews have reliable airspeed information below flight level 250.

Jan 9, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2018-0004

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0288

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3 Revision 04, which contains certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive updates previous maintenance requirements to ensure safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Jan 9, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

EASA AD 2018-0003

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitation Section — Amendment / Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0003 is an amendment concerning the ARRIEL 1E2 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117-C1 and MBB-BK117-C2 helicopters. This directive mandates the implementation of updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the ARRIEL 1E2 maintenance manual Section 05-10. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical engine components.

Jan 5, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 1Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117-C1Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117-C2

EASA AD US-2017-26-02

Doors - Main Cargo Door Cam Latches, Latch Pins and Cross Bolts - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2017-26-02 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain Boeing 757-200 series airplanes converted to freighter configuration. It mandates inspections and replacement of main cargo door cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts to ensure structural integrity. The directive targets aircraft with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering supplemental type certificates ST03562AT, ST04242AT, and ST03952AT.

Jan 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200

EASA AD US-2017-26-07

Fuselage - Frame Web at STA 1681 - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2017-26-07 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame web at station 1681 for fatigue cracking, including checks for existing repairs and repetitive inspections, to ensure structural integrity. This directive responds to reports of fatigue cracks that could compromise airplane safety.

Jan 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD 2018-0002

Information Systems — —Primus Epic— System Software — Software Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0002 is an official regulatory document addressing software updates for the "Primus Epic" system installed on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This directive applies to specific serial numbers equipped with software releases 7.4, 7.7, or 7.10. It mandates an upgrade to improved software versions to ensure continued airworthiness and system reliability.

Jan 4, 2018
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139