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EASA AD CF-1972-06R5

Flight Controls - Damage from Ground Gusts

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-1972-06R5 addresses flight control damage caused by ground gusts on Viking Air Ltd. de Havilland DHC-6 series aeroplanes, including models DHC-6-100, -200, -300, and DHC-6-400. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for control columns, elevator/rudder pulley brackets, and elevator quadrants to prevent potential loss of aircraft control due to structural damage.

Airworthiness Directive

Viking Air DHC-6 (Twin Otter)
Viking Air Ltd. de Havilland DHC-6-100
Viking Air Ltd. de Havilland DHC-6-200
Viking Air Ltd. de Havilland DHC-6-300
Viking Air Ltd. de Havilland DHC-6-400

EASA AD 2014-0236R1

Lights — Emergency Lighting Rotorcraft Flight Manual Amendment / Operational Procedure

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0236R1 is an amendment addressing emergency lighting battery issues on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It applies to helicopters equipped with specific Cobham or Air Precision emergency lighting batteries and requires amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and operational procedures to ensure battery functionality. The directive aims to maintain emergency lighting operation for at least 10 minutes under critical conditions.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2018-0138

Powerplant — Forward Engine Mount Shackle Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0138 is an official safety directive addressing Airbus A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with Engine Alliance GP7200 engines. It mandates a one-time special detailed inspection of the forward engine mount shackle assemblies and safety tabs to detect potential quality defects that could lead to engine loss in flight. The directive provides inspection instructions based on Airbus Service Bulletin A380-71-8015.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0136

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Sliding Tube – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0136 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency addressing the Airbus A318, A319, and A320 aircraft models. It focuses on inspecting the main landing gear sliding tubes that were last overhauled between 27 October 2003 and 21 September 2009 to detect cracks that could lead to landing gear collapse. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections and replacement of affected parts if cracks are found.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320

EASA AD 2018-0133

[Correction] Oil — Oil Cooler Air Induction Duct — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0133 is a corrective directive addressing the oil cooler air induction duct on DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of the TBM 700 and mandates modification of specific oil cooler air induction ducts to prevent ice accumulation. The directive updates the TCDS number and contact details for the Design Approval Holder.

Airworthiness Directive

Daher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD 2018-0134

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations List – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting EADS-CASA CN-235, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 aeroplanes, excluding the CN-235-300 Maritime Patrol (SM01) configuration. This directive mandates compliance with the Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 Airworthiness Limitations List (ALL) issue R dated 20 March 2018 to ensure continued airworthiness. It requires operators to perform maintenance tasks and replace life-limited parts according to the specified limits and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Defence & Space CN-235
EADS-CASA CN-235200300

EASA SIB NE-18-16

Continental Motors, Inc. - Powerplant - Alternator Drive Coupling

Continental Motors, Inc. - Powerplant - Alternator Drive Coupling is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB NE-18-16) issued by the FAA. It addresses potential failure of the alternator drive coupling on Continental Motors IO-520, GTSIO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550 engines operating with AVGAS. The bulletin warns that failure of the coupling, especially after maintenance or improper installation, could lead to engine power loss and forced landing.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2018-11-16

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-03-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-16 is a final rule addressing certain Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the engine fan hub to detect cracks and damage that could lead to uncontained failures. This directive applies to specific serial numbers identified in the Engine Alliance Alert Service Bulletin EAGP7-A72-389, Revision No. 2.

Airworthiness Directive

Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD 2018-0132

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0132 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Leonardo's Maintenance Manual, issue 9, to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo AB139
Leonardo AW139

EASA AD US-2018-12-05

Wings - Rear Spar Web and Lower Chord - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the rear spar web and lower chord on both left and right wings due to reported cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and flight safety by detecting and correcting these cracks.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-12-04

Equipment/Furnishings - Water Filter Assembly - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-04 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 777-300ER series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the water filter assembly in Jamco steam ovens, part numbers ASN2001-1 and ASN2001-12, to prevent hot water from escaping when the oven door is opened. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of injury to cabin crew caused by heated water release from the steam oven cavity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 777300ER

EASA AD US-2018-12-07

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Brake Assemblies - Modification

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 117 (June 18, 2018) Final Rule titled 'Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Brake Assemblies - Modification' issued by the FAA addresses certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes, also known as G650 and G650ER. This Airworthiness Directive mandates modifications to the main landing gear and brake assemblies to resolve issues with self-sealing couplings on the brake inlet fittings.

Airworthiness Directive

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVI
Gulfstream G650
Gulfstream G650ER

EASA AD 2018-0131

Superseded by EASA AD 2022-0266

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0266 addresses safety requirements for Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive supersedes previous related airworthiness directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these aircraft types. It provides updated instructions and mandates for inspections or modifications as necessary.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2018-09-13

Wings - Main Landing Gear Support Fittings, Rear Spar and Inspar Upper Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-13 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for cracking found in the wing inspar upper skin, rear spar upper chord, rear spar web, and main landing gear beam forward support fitting. It aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential fuel leaks and fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-13-02

Engine - 4th Stage Low Pressure Turbine Air Seals - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-13-02 is a final rule addressing Pratt & Whitney Division turbofan engines models PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4152, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4460, and PW4462, including suffixes -1C, -1E, -3, -3A, and -3B. It mandates the removal from service of certain 4th stage low-pressure turbine (LPT) air seals, specifically part number 50N346, due to the discovery of multiple cracks. The directive aims to prevent engine damage and potential airplane hazards caused by air seal failure.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW4000

EASA AD CF-2018-16

Equipment / Furnishings — Seat Belt Comfort Clips Adverse Effect on Occupant Restraint

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-16 addresses the safety issue related to seat belt comfort clips installed on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL) models 206, 222, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. The directive identifies that these comfort clips can interfere with the shoulder harness inertia reel, potentially preventing proper locking and increasing injury risk during emergency landings. It mandates removal of these clips and prohibits their installation to ensure occupant restraint effectiveness.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 206
Bell 222
Bell 230
Bell 407
Bell 427
Bell 429
Bell 430
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 206
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 222
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 230
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 427
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 429
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 430

EASA AD 2018-0130

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blades on Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates repetitive hammer tapping inspections of specific main rotor blades with part number 3G6210A00131 due to potential bonding defects in the tip cap. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and aims to prevent in-flight loss of the rotor blade tip cap.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
Leonardo AB139
Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2018-0129

Equipment / Furnishings — Escape Slide / Slide Raft Safety Pin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0129 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of escape slide and slide raft safety pins on Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to certain Airbus A319-115, A319-132, A319-133, and A320 variants including A320-214, A320-216, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-271N with manufacturer serial numbers listed in the Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17 Revision 02. The directive mandates inspection and potential removal of safety pins that may prevent proper deployment of escape slides or slide rafts in emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A319
Airbus A320

EASA AD US-2018-11-08

Fuselage - Frame Web / Stub Beam Fitting Areas - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 108 (AD 2018-11-08) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame web and stub beam fitting areas to detect cracks related to material review board (MRB) filler that may extend above the frame-to-stub-beam joint. The directive addresses structural integrity concerns due to cracking in the frame inner chord at specific stations.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 767200300

EASA AD US-2018-11-14

Wings - Lower Outboard Wing Skin - Inspection / Repair / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-14 addresses fatigue cracking in the lower outboard wing skin of certain Boeing 767-300 and 767-300F series airplanes equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing winglets. This directive mandates high frequency eddy current inspections and requires repair or modification as necessary to ensure structural integrity. It also outlines follow-on actions including repetitive inspections or structural modifications to prevent wing and winglet separation.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 767300300F