EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0149-E

Jul 13, 2018

Electrical Power — Electrical Cables — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0149-E is an emergency directive addressing electrical cable inspection and modification requirements for Leonardo S.p.A. A109S and AW109SP helicopters. It targets specific serial numbers of these helicopter models due to fire incidents caused by chafing electrical wiring in the baggage compartment. The directive mandates inspections, modifications, and operational limitations to prevent fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109S
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2018-0147

Jul 13, 2018

Fuselage — Cabin and Cargo Compartments Structural Parts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0147 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, specifically models A330-201 through A330-343 with certain manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for fuselage cabin and cargo compartment structural parts that may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing. The directive mandates inspections to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential fatigue-related failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD CF-2018-18

Jul 13, 2018

Tail Rotor Drive — Loose Tail Rotor Gearbox

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-18 is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 57001 through 57321, 57323 through 57341, 57343 through 57346, 57348, and 57350. The directive focuses on inspecting and securing the tail rotor gearbox to prevent looseness that could lead to structural damage and loss of helicopter control. It mandates inspections and torque checks following BHTCL Alert Service Bulletin 429-18-40.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 429
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD 2018-0146

Jul 12, 2018

Fuselage — Frame 40 Skin Panel Junction — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0146 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter aircraft. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the fuselage frame 40 lower shell panel junction to detect cracks or fastener hole damage that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330223F243F

EASA AD US-2018-14-01

Jul 11, 2018

AFM Change / Placard Installation — Cockpit Area Fuselage Skin — Inspection / Repair

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-14-01 is a final rule addressing certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-46-600TP (M600) airplanes. It mandates temporary airspeed limitations, placard installation, inspection of rivets on the cockpit canopy fuselage skin, and repair actions to address undersized fasteners found during manufacturing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piper Aircraft PA-46 (Malibu)
  • Piper PA-46-600TP

EASA SIB SW-18-19

Jul 10, 2018

Aspen EFD1000 Primary Flight Display - Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-18-19 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential airworthiness concern with the Aspen EFD1000 Primary Flight Display installed under STC SA10822SC. It specifically affects aircraft such as the Air Tractor AT-802A equipped with this display system, highlighting possible misleading heading and attitude indications when certain high-current electrical equipment is activated. The bulletin does not mandate corrective action but informs operators of the issue and ongoing investigation.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2018-12-06

Jul 9, 2018

Air Conditioning - Software and Hardware - Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-06 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It targets an air conditioning system issue involving latent flow sensor failures combined with single cabin air compressor (CAC) operation that can cause CAC inlet overheating and damage. The directive mandates software and hardware updates to the cabin air conditioning and temperature control system to mitigate this unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2018-13-05

Jul 9, 2018

Engine - Oil Filter Sampling / Analysis - Hydraulic Torque Sensor Gear Assembly - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-13-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 turboprop and TSE331 turboshaft engines. It targets failures in the direct drive fuel control gears and bearings within the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly, part number 3101726-3. The directive mandates initial and repetitive engine oil filter sampling and analysis, along with inspections of affected hydraulic torque sensor gear assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honeywell International TPE331
  • Honeywell International TSE331-3U

EASA AD CF-2018-17

Jul 9, 2018

Stall Protection System — Out of Tolerance Angle of Attack Transducers

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-17 addresses the stall protection system on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes, specifically those with serial numbers 7003 through 7067 and 7069 through 7891 equipped with Angle of Attack (AOA) Transducers part numbers 45-150-340, C16258AA, and C16258AB. This directive mandates actions to ensure the accuracy of AOA transducers to maintain proper stall protection system function. It aims to prevent potential loss of control due to late stall protection activation caused by erroneous AOA signals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B19

EASA AD US-2018-11-13

Jul 9, 2018

Wings - Upper Wing Stringers - Inspection / Maintenance Program Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-13 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates inspections and maintenance revisions related to the upper wing stringers, specifically targeting possible degraded bond-line performance of co-bonded upper wing stringer-to-skin joints. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity by requiring inspections, corrective actions, and preventive modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD 2018-0128R1

Jul 6, 2018

Engine – Intermediate Pressure Compressor Blades / Shafts – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0128R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic and borescope inspections of specific Intermediate Pressure Compressor (IPC) blades and shafts to detect cracks that could lead to 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 2018-0143-E

Jul 6, 2018

Equipment / Furnishings — Towing Release Mechanism — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0143-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the towing release mechanism on Glasflügel sailplanes, including models such as H 301 Libelle, Standard Libelle variants, Glasflügel 604, Kestrel, Hornet, Mosquito, and Glasflügel 304. The directive mandates inspections of the center of gravity towing release mechanism to prevent jamming issues that could impair cable release during winch launches.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh BS 1
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Club Libelle 205
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Glasfluegel 304
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Glasfluegel 604
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh H 301 (Libelle)
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Hornet
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Hornet C
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Kestral
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Mosquito
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Mosquito B
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Standard Libelle
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Standard Libelle 201B
  • Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service Gmbh Standard Libelle 203
  • Glasflügel H 301 Libelle
  • Glasflügel Standard Libelle
  • Glasflügel 604
  • Glasflügel Kestrel
  • Glasflügel Hornet
  • Glasflügel Mosquito
  • Glasflügel 304

EASA AD 2018-0135R1

Jul 6, 2018

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Sliding Tube – Inspection /; Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0135R1 is an updated directive addressing the inspection and replacement of Main Landing Gear (MLG) sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific MLG sliding tubes identified by part and serial numbers in Safran and Airbus service bulletins. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential sliding tube failure that could lead to landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA SIB SW-18-12

Jul 3, 2018

Century Flight Systems Inc. Horizontal Situation Indicators (HSI) - Navigation — Integrated Flight System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-18-12 is an FAA information bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern related to Century Flight Systems Inc. Horizontal Situation Indicators (HSI), specifically model number NSD360. The bulletin informs owners and operators about premature drive belt failures in this HSI model, which could lead to loss of directional information. This bulletin does not mandate corrective action but serves as an advisory based on similar findings from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2018-0141

Jul 3, 2018

Flight Controls – Aileron, Elevator and Rudder Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0141 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and possible replacement of Electro-Hydrostatic Actuators (EHA) installed on the inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder due to potential insulation resistance degradation. The directive mandates a one-time insulation check of affected EHAs and corrective actions based on the inspection results.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2018-13-03

Jun 29, 2018

Engine - Engine Fan Hub - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 123 (June 26, 2018) is a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD 2018-13-03) issued by the FAA for certain International Aero Engines PW1100G-series turbofan engines, including models PW1133G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, and PW1122G-JM. The AD mandates a one-time visual inspection of the engine fan hub for damage and requires removal of parts if defects exceed serviceable limits. This directive addresses safety concerns related to potential uncontained engine fan hub failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines PW1100
  • International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD 2018-0139

Jun 29, 2018

Engine – Removal / De-Pairing

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0139 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It focuses on engines with specific serial numbers that have not incorporated Rolls-Royce Service Bulletin TRENT 1000 72-H818. The directive mandates actions to prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by intermediate pressure turbine blade (IPTB) sulphidation corrosion cracking.

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

EASA AD DCA-750XL-31

Jun 29, 2018

Firewall Wiring Penetrations — Inspection

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/31 Firewall Wiring Penetrations – Inspection is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft with serial numbers up to and including 221. This directive mandates inspection and corrective action to address potential ineffective firewall sealing for wiring penetrations. The directive requires compliance with Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/101 issue 1 or later approved revisions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD DCA-750XL-29

Jun 29, 2018

Refrigerant Hose Insulation — Inspection

Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/29 Refrigerant Hose Insulation – Inspection is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft with serial numbers up to and including 208 that have factory air-conditioning modification PAC/XL/0409 or modification PAC/XL/0618. This directive mandates inspection and correction of non-compliant insulation lagging on the refrigerant hoses of the air-conditioning system to ensure safety. The directive requires compliance with Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/086 issue 2 or later approved revisions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA AD DCA-750XL-30

Jun 29, 2018

Relocation of Ground Terminations — Inspection

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/30 Relocation of Ground Terminations – Inspection is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand. It applies to Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft, serial numbers up to and including 222, equipped with a main battery located within the engine bay at the firewall. This directive mandates inspection and modification of the aircraft's ground connections for power sources to enhance safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace 750XL