EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB CE-18-23

Jul 30, 2018

Textron Aviation (Cessna) 170, 172, 175, 180, 182 and 185 series Aeroplanes - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin titled 'Textron Aviation (Cessna) 170, 172, 175, 180, 182 and 185 series Aeroplanes - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats' addresses installation issues of folding jump seats in various Cessna models equipped under Supplemental Type Certificate SA02008AK or field approvals. The bulletin covers a wide range of Cessna 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, and 185 series airplanes equipped with these seats. It provides safety information and recommendations related to seat belt installation and occupant restraint.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2018-15-03

Jul 26, 2018

Engine - Inner Fixed Structure (IFS) Forward Upper Fire Seal - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-03 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 787 series airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. It mandates inspection of the inner fixed structure (IFS) forward upper fire seal and requires corrective actions to prevent failures and damage to thermal insulation blankets in the thrust reverser area.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD 2018-0166

Jul 26, 2018

Power Plant — Front Sliding Cowling — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0166 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models with specific serial numbers. It addresses abnormal wear found in the front sliding cowling's safety system, which could lead to failure of the locking mechanism and potential in-flight loss of the cowling. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2018-0165

Jul 26, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-007

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-007 is a regulatory document concerning the Airbus A400M military aeroplane. This document is a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own airworthiness directives, as no Airbus A400M aircraft are currently in civil service. The directive is not publicly available and is intended for military airworthiness authorities and the design approval holder.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2018-0161

Jul 25, 2018

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0161 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) support struts on Airbus A300, A300-600, and A310 aeroplanes. It applies to all certified models and serial numbers of these aircraft and focuses on detecting cracks caused by stress corrosion in the aluminium THS support struts. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential structural failure of the horizontal tailplane.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2018-0162

Jul 25, 2018

Fuselage — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Support Struts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0162 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300F4-608ST aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) support struts, specifically those manufactured by SARMA and TAC, to detect and address cracks caused by stress corrosion. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the horizontal tailplane support struts to prevent potential failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD CF-2018-19

Jul 25, 2018

Special Check of Attachment Fittings — Wing Box Main Landing Gear Side Brace Fittings

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-19 mandates a special inspection and corrective actions for Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 3001 through 3009 and 3011 through 3029. It addresses potential damage to the main landing gear side brace fittings caused by incorrect installation of the side brace shaft part number. The directive requires verification of the shaft part number and inspection for damage to prevent landing gear collapse and subsequent structural damage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2A12

EASA AD 2018-0159

Jul 25, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0024

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0159 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-623 issue 18. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Fokker F28
  • Fokker F28 Mark 0070
  • Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2018-0163

Jul 25, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0116

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0163 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. It mandates inspection of the co-pilot collective lever wire harness and its routing to detect and correct any chafing or incorrect routing that could cause electrical short circuits and uncommanded system activations.

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

EASA AD RU-2018-322-01

Jul 25, 2018

Windows - Passenger Cabin Window - Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Windows - Passenger Cabin Window - Inspection / Replacement' is a regulatory document issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia. It addresses procedures for inspecting and replacing passenger cabin windows on aircraft, although specific aircraft types or part numbers are not mentioned in the provided content. The document aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of passenger cabin windows.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95

EASA AD 2018-0160

Jul 25, 2018

Wings — Frame 46 Horizontal Cruciform Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0160 is an official safety directive addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and modifications of the frame 46 horizontal cruciform fittings on the wings to detect and correct fatigue cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD US-2018-14-08

Jul 24, 2018

Airplane Flight Manual / Weight and Balance Control and Loading Manual - Fuel Operating Limitations - Revision

The Airplane Flight Manual / Weight and Balance Control and Loading Manual - Fuel Operating Limitations - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive (AD) addressing certain Boeing 777-200LR series airplanes. It mandates revising specific operational documents to update fuel operating limitations and offers an alternative option involving modification of water and fuel scavenge systems, electrical changes, and new software installation. This AD aims to resolve unsafe conditions caused by unreliable water and fuel scavenge system performance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777200LR

EASA SIB 2018-11

Jul 24, 2018

Engine Fire Extinguishing - Wire Chafing in Pylon

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing wire chafing issues in the engine fire extinguishing system pylons of Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft across all manufacturer serial numbers. The bulletin highlights damage found on the PTFE conduit and wiring behind clamps near fire extinguishing bottle 1, which can cause short circuits. It references Airbus Service Bulletin A320-92-1117 for corrective actions.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2018-0157

Jul 24, 2018

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Shafts — Life Reduction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0157 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211-524G and -524H engines installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. It focuses on the low pressure compressor shafts, specifically part number UL24833, which have undergone unauthorized repairs affecting their approved life. The directive mandates life reduction and removal from service of affected shafts to prevent potential shaft fracture and consequent damage to the aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 767

EASA AD 2018-0145R3

Jul 24, 2018

Flight Controls — Elevators and Rudder Servocontrols — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0145R3 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing flight controls on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates the replacement or modification of certain elevators and rudder servocontrols identified as affected parts due to potential uncommanded actuator movements. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2018-0156

Jul 24, 2018

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0206

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0156 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters. It addresses corrosion issues found on the 90° tail rotor gearbox output shaft, specifically parts with part numbers 109-0440-06-101 and 109-0440-06-105. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected tail rotor gearboxes to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A119
  • Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD 2018-0158

Jul 24, 2018

Superseded by EASA ADR 2020-0023

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2020-0023 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no publicly available AD exists. The document serves as an informational record intended for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

OtherSuperseded
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2016-14R1

Jul 23, 2018

Fuselage — Excessive Tape on Floor Structure - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2016-14R1 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive addresses the issue of excessive polyurethane tape on the floor structure of these aircraft, which may not meet flammability requirements and could allow fire propagation beneath the floor. It mandates inspection and trimming of any overhanging tape on the floor structural members.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2C10
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D15
  • Bombardier CL-600-2D24
  • Bombardier CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2017-0139R1

Jul 23, 2018

Fuselage — Underbelly Tank Fuel Sump Electrical Bonding — Modification

The document titled 'Fuselage — Underbelly Tank Fuel Sump Electrical Bonding — Modification' applies to LEONARDO S.p.A. HELICOPTERS model AW189. It addresses modifications related to the electrical bonding of the underbelly tank fuel sump on the fuselage of these helicopters. This modification aims to enhance the safety and reliability of the fuel system.

Other
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0155

Jul 20, 2018

Electrical and Electronic Common Installation — Harness Routing into Centre Wing Box — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0155 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, and A320-233 aeroplanes that have incorporated Airbus modification 155636 but not modification 158379. This directive focuses on the electrical and electronic common installation, specifically the harness routing into the centre wing box. It mandates a modification to prevent potential safety hazards related to fuel tank ignition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320214216232233