EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2018-20

Aug 8, 2018

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Side Brace Actuators Contain Non-Conforming Split Ball Bearing

Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-20 addresses a quality issue with the main landing gear side brace actuators on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, specifically those equipped with split ball bearing part number 104467672. The directive requires verification and possible replacement of non-conforming split ball bearings to prevent asymmetric gear extension or retraction and potential gear collapse during landing. This directive applies to serial numbers 20003 through 20665 of the BD-100-1A10 model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD US-2018-15-06

Aug 8, 2018

Time Limits - Airworthiness Limitations - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-15-06 addresses Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. This final rule mandates the incorporation of new and revised airworthiness limitations into the maintenance program to correct omissions and errors in the previous Airworthiness Limitation and Inspection Manual. The directive aims to enhance safety by updating maintenance tasks related to hydraulic and ice protection systems.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honda Aircraft Company HA-420
  • Honda HA-420

EASA AD 2018-0172

Aug 7, 2018

Main Rotor Blade Attachment Pin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0172 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main rotor blade attachment pin assemblies on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It mandates inspections and measurements of specific part numbers 332A31-2123-00, 332A31-2115-20, and 332A31-3204-20 to detect corrosion and cracking. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential failure of these critical components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2018-16-05

Aug 7, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2020-21-17

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections for skin cracking, shim migration, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness in the engine drag fitting area, along with required corrective actions. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity of the engine strut by preventing compromised upper link components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD 2018-0171-E

Aug 6, 2018

CANCELLED - SEE EASA AD 2019-0251

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0171-E is an emergency directive affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a critical safety issue involving damage to the engine bleed air system and wing structure caused by overpressure scenarios during take-off, which could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates updates to the Airbus A380 Airplane Flight Manual to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0170

Aug 6, 2018

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Hinge Arm / Barrel Pin – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0170 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of main landing gear hinge arms and barrel pins, specifically parts with Part Numbers C66441-(X) and C65543-(X), to detect cracks that could lead to landing gear collapse. The directive mandates detailed visual inspections to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST

EASA AD 2018-0169

Aug 2, 2018

Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Inspection

The Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Inspection document is an advisory record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no official Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists publicly. This document serves as an informational recommendation for military airworthiness authorities to consider issuing their own ADs for the affected military aircraft.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD US-2018-14-02

Aug 1, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2020-22-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-14-02 is a final rule applicable to certain Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. It addresses the presence and condition of Boeing Material Specification 8-39 flexible urethane foam insulation in specific areas of these aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of foam insulation on the dripshield above the overhead panel support structure and, for some airplanes, on the overhead panel support structure itself.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777200200LR300300ER

EASA AD US-2018-14-12

Jul 30, 2018

Engine - Air / Oil Extension Duct - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-14-12 addresses all General Electric Company GEnx-1B turbofan engines equipped with specific air/oil extension ducts. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected extension ducts, part numbers 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, due to a reported center vent tube failure that caused loss of oil pressure and in-flight engine shutdown.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GEnx

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 2018-0162

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 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 2018-0163

Jul 25, 2018

Rotorcraft Flight Controls – Co-pilot Collective Lever Wire Harness – Inspection

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 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

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – ALS Part 2 – Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe Life Items – Implementation

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 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