EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0188R1

Sep 5, 2018

Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Blades – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0188R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns for Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific low pressure compressor blades to detect potential blade release risks. It applies to various part numbers of compressor blades and aims to prevent engine damage and possible injury due to blade failure.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2018-0196

Sep 5, 2018

Flight Controls — Flight Control Primary Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0196 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, and A330-243 aeroplanes equipped with Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) software standard MRTT3 or earlier. The directive mandates modification or replacement of the FCPC software to a newer standard MRTT4 to enhance Angle of Attack (AOA) blockage detection and improve flight safety. It also allows removal of a previously required operational procedure from the Aircraft Flight Manual after compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2018-0197

Sep 5, 2018

Windows — Emergency Exit Windows — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0197 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Leonardo S.p.A. AW169 and AW189 helicopters. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to emergency exit windows, specifically the internal and external emergency exit handles, which may cause damage to the rubber window seal and hinder emergency evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA SIB 2018-13

Sep 4, 2018

Airbus Helicopters with Single Hydraulic Power System — Hydraulic Emergency Procedure and Hydraulic Failure Training

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2018-13 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing Airbus Helicopters equipped with a single hydraulic power system, specifically models AS 350 B, AS 350 BA, AS 350 BB, AS 350 B1, AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, AS 350 D, and AS 355 E. The bulletin provides guidance on hydraulic emergency procedures and hydraulic failure training to improve safety during training operations. It highlights recent incidents related to hydraulic failure training and offers updated procedures and training materials.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2018-0195

Sep 4, 2018

ANJOU AERONAUTIQUE — Restraint Systems Rotary Buckle Sub Assembly — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0195 addresses the removal from service of certain Anjou Aeronautique model 358 torso restraint systems installed on helicopters including Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC130 T2. The directive identifies a safety issue involving the rupture of the rotary buckle sub-assembly, which may prevent proper release of restraint straps during emergency situations. This AD mandates replacement or marking affected restraint systems to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC130 T2

EASA AD 2015-0141R5

Sep 4, 2018

[Correction] Wings — Leading Edge Shear Cleats — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0141R5 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for leading edge shear cleats on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to detect and fix cracks found during fatigue testing on specific wing shear cleats. It applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus production modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD US-2018-16-14

Sep 4, 2018

Emergency Flotation Section - Emergency Flotation System Tube Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-14 mandates the replacement of the emergency flotation system (EFS) tube assembly part number 412-073-820-101 on Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Model 212, Model 412, and Model 412EP helicopters. This directive addresses a manufacturing defect that may cause cracks in the EFS tube assembly, potentially leading to failure of emergency floats during water landings. The AD aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 212
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 412
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. 412EP

EASA AD 2018-0194

Sep 4, 2018

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Turbine Blades and Blade Damper — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0194 addresses the replacement of high pressure turbine stage 1 blades and blade dampers on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 717 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected turbine blade assemblies to prevent potential blade failure. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these engine models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-715
  • Boeing 717

EASA SIB CE-18-25

Sep 4, 2018

Piper PA-28-140 Aeroplanes - Throttle Control Arm Clearance

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-18-25 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a throttle control arm clearance issue on Piper PA-28-140 airplanes equipped with the Power Flow Systems, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate SA02168AT kit. The bulletin highlights a potential interference between the carburetor throttle control arm bracket and the exhaust collector assembly, which may prevent the engine from reaching full throttle power. This bulletin is intended to alert owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about this concern without mandating regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2014-0016R6

Sep 4, 2018

Wings — Wing Inboard Leading Edge Droop Nose Gooseneck — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0016R6 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection, repair, and replacement requirements for the wing inboard leading edge droop nose gooseneck on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications 73979, 73981, and 73983 incorporated during production. The directive mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural cracks that could lead to in-flight loss of a droop nose panel.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0192

Sep 3, 2018

Aircraft Flight Manual / Engine Bleed Air System — Amendment; Indicating & Recording System — Flight Warning Computer — Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0192 is an amendment addressing the engine bleed air system and flight warning computer on Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to the Flight Warning Computer software to prevent engine bleed valve malfunctions that could lead to over-temperature conditions. The directive also involves changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to reflect updated operational procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313

EASA AD 2018-0193

Sep 3, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Supplementary Structural Inspection; Program – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0193 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes that have incorporated the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (SSIP) into their maintenance programs. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Chapter 5-40, Revision 9. It ensures continued structural integrity and airworthiness of these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Fan Jet Falcon

EASA AD 2018-0190

Aug 31, 2018

Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear A-Frame / Liner - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0190 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspection of the nose landing gear A-frame and liner assembly to ensure correct installation and presence of critical components. The directive aims to prevent potential nose landing gear failure during landing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2018-0189

Aug 30, 2018

Navigation — Back Up Speed Scale / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0189 is an amendment applicable to Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the reliability of airspeed information displayed on the Primary Flight Display under extreme icing conditions by mandating amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual related to the Back-Up Speed Scale function. This directive ensures flight crews receive accurate operational procedures to manage potential erroneous airspeed indications caused by angle of attack sensor blockages.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2018-15-04

Aug 30, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2020-20-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-04 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and 2 disks to prevent uncontained failures that could lead to engine fires. The directive applies to engines with specific HPT disk serial numbers listed in GE Service Bulletins 72-1562 R03 and 72-0869 R01.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF6-80A
  • General Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD 2018-0115-CN

Aug 29, 2018

CANCELLED: Engine — Accessory Gearbox Mount Assembly Tie Bolts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0115-CN is a cancellation notice for the previously issued AD 2018-0115 concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710C4-11 engines installed on aircraft such as the Gulfstream GV-SP (G550). The directive addresses the replacement of accessory gearbox mount assembly tie bolts with part number 39544000. This cancellation confirms that the previously identified unsafe condition related to tie bolt fatigue life does not exist.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710
  • Gulfstream GV-SP

EASA AD 2018-0186

Aug 29, 2018

Main Rotor – Hub Scissors Attachment Bolts – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0186 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B models. It mandates inspection and potential replacement of main rotor hub scissors attachment bolts to address corrosion and damage risks. This directive aims to prevent possible detachment of these bolts, which could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD 2018-0185

Aug 29, 2018

Powerplant – Drains Mast – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0185 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 970-84, 972-84, and 972E-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of specific drains mast parts to prevent cracks that could compromise the engine fire wall. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines by requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
  • Airbus A380

EASA SIB CE-18-24

Aug 29, 2018

Textron Aviation Beechjet 400, 400A, 400T & MU-300-10 Aeroplanes - Flap Cable Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-18-24 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing flap cable inspection concerns on Textron Aviation Beechjet Models 400, 400A, 400T, and MU-300-10 airplanes. It highlights the potential for undetected flap cable failures due to corrosion, which could affect flap operation. The bulletin is not mandatory and does not impose regulatory requirements but serves to inform operators and maintenance personnel.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2018-0182

Aug 28, 2018

Tail Rotor — Blade — Life Limit / Re-identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0182 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 models. It addresses the life limit and re-identification requirements for tail rotor blades with specific part numbers, ensuring continued airworthiness and safety. The directive mandates compliance with new service life limits and proper identification of affected tail rotor blades.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2