EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2018-09-12

May 24, 2018

Oxygen - Low-Pressure Passenger Oxygen System - Replacement / Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-12 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addresses certain Boeing 747-200B, 747-300, and 747-400 series airplanes equipped with therapeutic oxygen in the gaseous passenger oxygen system. The directive mandates replacement of specific low-pressure oxygen flex-hoses with new non-conductive versions and requires a general visual inspection to verify minimum clearance of oxygen system components from adjacent structures. This directive aims to prevent potential oxygen-fed fires caused by electrical short circuits affecting the oxygen flex-hoses.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747200B300400

EASA AD 2018-0114

May 23, 2018

Electrical Power — Electrical Cabinet Wiring Bundle — Clearance Check / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0114 is an official safety directive affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 70 to 231 inclusive. The directive addresses potential chafing and damage to the electrical wiring bundle located at the bottom of the right-hand electrical cabinet. It mandates inspection and possible modification to ensure safe clearance between wiring and metallic components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dassault Falcon 2000

EASA AD US-2018-11-02

May 23, 2018

Flight Controls - Aileron Control Rod Assembly - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 100, Airworthiness Directive 2018-11-02 issued by the FAA addresses Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188A and 188C airplanes, including various P-3 series variants such as CP-140, NP-3A, P3A, P-3A, P3B, P-3B, P-3C, P-3P, and WP-3D. This directive mandates a borescope inspection of the aileron control rod assembly to verify the presence of load-carrying threads and requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found. The AD aims to ensure the structural integrity and safe operation of the aileron control system on affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation 188 (Electra II)
  • Lockheed Martin 188A
  • Lockheed Martin 188C
  • Lockheed Martin CP-140
  • Lockheed Martin NP-3A
  • Lockheed Martin P3A
  • Lockheed Martin P-3A
  • Lockheed Martin P3B
  • Lockheed Martin P-3B
  • Lockheed Martin P-3C
  • Lockheed Martin P-3P
  • Lockheed Martin WP-3D

EASA AD 2018-0107

May 22, 2018

[Correction] Fuel Cell Systems — Lindstrand T30 Propane Cylinders — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0107 is a correction notice addressing the removal from service of Lindstrand T30 propane cylinders used in various hot air balloons. The directive applies to multiple balloon manufacturers and models listed under specific Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS). It mandates the replacement of affected Lindstrand T30 propane cylinders due to welding defects that could lead to propane leaks and potential fire or explosion hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Aerostats MA Series Hot Air Balloons
  • Ballons Chaize CS SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONS
  • Ballons Chaize JZ SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONS
  • Ballons Chaize JZX SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONS
  • Ballons Libert Libert Hot Air Balloons
  • Ballonservice & Technik Schoen Hot Air Balloons
  • Cameron Balloons Cameron Special Shape Hot Air Balloons
  • Cameron Balloons Gas Balloons
  • Cameron Balloons Helium-Hot Air Balloons
  • Cameron Balloons Hot Air Balloons
  • Cameron Balloons Sky Hot Air Balloons
  • Kubicek Factory S.R.O AB 2 Hot Air Balloons
  • Kubicek Factory S.R.O AB 8 Hot Air Balloons
  • Kubicek Factory S.R.O AEROTECHNIK AB Hot Air Balloons
  • Kubicek Factory S.R.O BB Hot Air Balloons
  • Kubicek Factory S.R.O Special Shape Hot Air Balloons
  • Lindstrand Technologies 203T HiFlyer
  • Schroeder Fire Balloons fire balloons G
  • Schroeder Fire Balloons fire balloons S - Special Shape Balloons
  • Ultramagic Hot Air Balloons
  • Ultramagic Special Shape Hot Air Balloons

EASA AD US-2018-10-02

May 22, 2018

Equipment/Furnishings - Part Number of the Occupant Restraint System on the Standard Attendant Seats - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-10-02 addresses all Boeing Model 787-8 airplanes. It mandates inspection of the occupant restraint system part numbers on standard attendant seats and requires additional inspections and corrective actions if necessary. This directive aims to ensure the integrity of the restraint systems due to identified production issues.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878

EASA AD 2018-0110

May 18, 2018

Engine — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0110 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-271N, A321-271N, A321-272N, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It addresses a software issue in the Full Authority Digital Engine Control Electronic Engine Controllers (FADEC EEC) that could prevent engine restart under certain conditions. The directive mandates modification of affected FADEC EECs to software standard FCS4.4 to ensure safe engine restart capability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320271N
  • Airbus A321271N272N271NX272NX

EASA AD US-2018-10-08

May 18, 2018

Stabilizers - Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge / Spar Cap - Inspectons

Airworthiness Directive 2018-10-08 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 717-200 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin and front spar cap for distress, cracking, and loose or missing fasteners to ensure structural integrity. This directive updates previous requirements to include new compliance times and aims to prevent potential loss of the vertical stabilizer due to structural failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717200

EASA AD 2018-0109

May 17, 2018

Engine – Fan Blades – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0109 is an airworthiness directive addressing fan blade inspections for CFM International CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific affected fan blades to prevent potential fan blade failure and uncontained debris release. The directive applies to multiple CFM56-7B engine variants and specifies compliance procedures and corrective actions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Boeing 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA SIB CASA-2018-05

May 17, 2018

Pratt & Whitney Canada Pt6b-37a Engines with Fuel Control Units Overhauled after December 2016

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2018-05 addresses a quality issue affecting Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A engines with fuel control units overhauled after December 2016. Some fuel control units may not have been calibrated to specification, potentially causing N1 fluctuations, hung starts, and inability to recover power during autorotation training. This alert is intended for owners, operators, and maintainers of the affected engines.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2018-09

May 16, 2018

Non Recognition of Aeroplanes by Advanced Visual Docking Systems at Aerodromes

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2018-09 is an informational bulletin addressing the issue of advanced visual docking guidance systems (A-VDGS) failing to recognize aeroplanes, particularly those with dark-colored exteriors, at aerodromes. The bulletin highlights occurrences involving various A-VDGS types where aeroplanes were not identified, leading to safety concerns such as collisions with passenger bridges. This bulletin is relevant to aerodrome operators and competent authorities but does not specify particular aircraft or engine models.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2018-09-08

May 15, 2018

Fuselage - Frame Web of Air-Conditioning Support Brackets - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-08 addresses certain Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the fuselage frame web near the air-conditioning support brackets to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It aims to prevent potential rapid decompression and structural failure due to frame web cracking.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737200300400500

EASA AD 2018-0106

May 10, 2018

Rotors Flight Control — Collective Controls / Protective Cover — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0106 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models to address a safety issue with the protective cover of the "SHEAR" control pushbutton on pilot and copilot collective sticks. The directive mandates modification of the protective cover to an improved design to prevent mechanical deformation that could lead to unintended shearing of the hoist cable. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the EC 225 LP helicopter.

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

EASA AD US-2018-03-03R1

May 9, 2018

Wings - Lower Forward Carry Through Spar Cap - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-03-03 R1 revises the original AD 2018-03-03 for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, and 425 airplanes. This directive addresses the inspection and replacement of the left and right forward lower carry through spar caps to detect and correct cracks caused by metal fatigue. The AD aims to prevent potential failure of the spar cap during flight, which could lead to loss of control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 401
  • Textron Aviation 402
  • Textron Aviation 411
  • Textron Aviation 414
  • Textron Aviation 421
  • Textron Aviation 425 (Conquest)
  • Textron Aviation 401A
  • Textron Aviation 401B
  • Textron Aviation 402A
  • Textron Aviation 402B
  • Textron Aviation 402C
  • Textron Aviation 411A
  • Textron Aviation 414A
  • Textron Aviation 421A
  • Textron Aviation 421B
  • Textron Aviation 421C
  • Textron Aviation 425

EASA AD 2018-0105

May 8, 2018

Electric / Electronic Common Installation — Electrical Harness Brackets and Wire Bundles — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0105 is an official safety directive addressing inspection requirements for electrical harness brackets and wire bundles on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies specifically to certain manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A models. The directive mandates inspections to detect missing brackets and potential wire damage that could lead to system failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42-500
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2014-0114R2

May 8, 2018

Fuselage — Tail Boom / Fenestron Junction Frame — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0114R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of the tail boom and Fenestron junction frame on Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 models. It applies to all serial numbers except those with specific reinforcement modifications or approved repairs. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could lead to structural failure and potential loss of helicopter control.

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

EASA SIB 2018-08

May 8, 2018

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE. Refer to CAT.OP.MPA.185

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-08 is an informational document addressing in-flight fuel management and the phraseology used for fuel-related communications between pilots and air traffic control. It applies to all aeroplane operators, pilots, air traffic service providers, and controllers, emphasizing the correct use of the MINIMUM FUEL declaration as per ICAO standards and European regulations. The bulletin clarifies that the MINIMUM FUEL declaration is not an emergency but a warning that an emergency may occur if further delays happen.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA AD CF-2018-12

May 7, 2018

Engine — Material Anomaly for Certain High Pressure (HP) Centrifugal Impellers

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-12 addresses a material anomaly in certain Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engine high pressure (HP) centrifugal impellers. This directive applies to impellers with specific serial numbers listed in P&WC Service Bulletin 35331 Revision 1. It aims to prevent severe engine and aircraft damage caused by potential impeller failure due to a microstructure anomaly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150

EASA AD 2018-0101

May 3, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0101 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including all configurations such as mod M1000 (F8X). This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual Revision 5.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Falcon 7X