EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2018-09-01

May 3, 2018

Wings - Main Landing Gear Beam Forward Support Fitting - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-01 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear beam forward support fitting due to reported cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential fuel leaks, structural failures, or main landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD CF-2018-13

May 2, 2018

Equipment/Furnishing - Passenger Seats — Unsecured Passenger Safety Lap Belts

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-13 addresses unsecured passenger safety lap belts on Diamond Aircraft model DA 62 aeroplanes, specifically affecting numerous serial numbers including 62.009 through 62.C004. This directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure lap belts are properly secured to the seat structure to maintain occupant safety. It includes operational limitations and maintenance requirements to mitigate risks associated with unsecured lap belts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries, DA 62
  • Diamond DA 62

EASA AD CF-2018-14

May 2, 2018

Fuselage - Belly Fairing - Blocked Drainage Holes

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-14 addresses a safety issue on Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspection and removal of sealant blocking drainage holes on the belly fairing forward and middle access panels to ensure proper fluid drainage. This measure is critical to prevent accumulation of flammable fluids or vapors in the belly fairing area.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD 2018-0103

Apr 30, 2018

Flight Controls — Aileron Bellcrank Support Bracket — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0103 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the aileron bellcrank support brackets, specifically those with part numbers 7327993-813 and 7327993-814, which may have insufficient lug thickness attaching the bracket to the wing rear spar. The directive mandates inspection, possible repetitive inspections, reporting, and replacement of affected support brackets to ensure continued safe flight control operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Saab Ab 2000
  • SAAB 2000

EASA AD 2018-0102

Apr 27, 2018

Wings — Rib 5 to Rear Spar Attachment — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0102 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321 aeroplanes, specifically models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. The directive mandates inspection of the wing rib 5 to rear spar attachments on both left and right wings to ensure structural integrity. It addresses a potential manufacturing defect involving fastener failures that could compromise wing safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2018-09-05

Apr 26, 2018

AFM Change - Operational Limitations

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 81 (April 26, 2018) Final Rule Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-05 addresses Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-A2, AE2, C2, CE2, D2, E2, G2, H2, J2, K2, and L2 turbofan engines. This directive mandates revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to impose limitations on extended operations (ETOPS) to reduce the risk of intermediate pressure compressor blade failures during high thrust settings after an engine failure. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by preventing potential dual engine failures during ETOPS diversions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 78789

EASA AD DCA-750XL-19A

Apr 26, 2018

Engine Oil Pressure Indicator — Replacement

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/19A Engine Oil Pressure Indicator — Replacement issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand mandates inspections and replacements related to the engine oil pressure indication system on Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers of the 750XL model and addresses issues with low oil pressure indication warnings. The directive includes updates to the Pilots Operating Handbook and replacement or modification of specific oil pressure switches and indicators.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL

EASA AD 2018-0100

Apr 25, 2018

Pneumatic – Overheat Detection System / Insulation Mufflers – Modification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0100 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the bleed air overheat detection system, specifically concerning insulation mufflers and sleeves installed in the wings, pylons, and certain pneumatic tubing in the nose and center fuselage. The directive mandates modifications to replace affected parts with improved components to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0099

Apr 24, 2018

Fuel — Trim Tank Vent Pipes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0099 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time borescope inspection of the forward trim tank vent pipes to detect any blockages that could affect the structural integrity of the horizontal tail plane. The directive also requires corrective actions and detailed inspections if blockages are found.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0098

Apr 24, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0098 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the airworthiness limitations related to Certification Maintenance Requirements as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Revision 06. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0097

Apr 24, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0097 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Revision 06 and variation 6.1, which contain damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and corrective actions as specified in the ALS.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2018-0096

Apr 24, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0096 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 10. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs accordingly.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2018-0093-E

Apr 20, 2018

Engine – Fan Blades – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0093-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of fan blades on CFM International CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific fan blades to detect potential fractures originating from the fan blade dovetail. The directive aims to prevent fan blade failure and possible uncontained debris release that could damage the engine and aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD 2018-0091

Apr 20, 2018

Fuselage — Belly Fairing and Keel Beam Side Panel Attachment Angles — Inspection / Replacement / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0091 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection, replacement, and repair requirements for the belly fairing and keel beam side panel attachment titanium angles to ensure structural integrity. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to detect and fix cracks in these components.

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

EASA AD 2018-0090

Apr 20, 2018

Landing Gear — Emergency Flotation Gear Upper Fitting Attaching Screws — Inspection / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0090 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection, replacement, and modification of emergency flotation gear upper fitting attaching screws on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and EC 225 models. It applies to AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, L2, and EC 225 LP helicopters equipped with emergency flotation gear, excluding those with modification 0728456. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the integrity of the flotation gear screws to prevent failure during ditching scenarios.

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

EASA AD 2018-0092-E

Apr 20, 2018

Rotor Drive(s) — Main Transmission Case — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0092-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of main transmission cases on PZL W-3A and W-3AS helicopters, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers up to 3X.10.12. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main transmission case parts P/N 64.21.0105 and P/N 64.22.0161 installed on WR-3 Main XMSN P/N 64.21.3000 or P/N 64.21.4000. The directive aims to detect cracks that could lead to structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A
  • PZL W-3A
  • PZL W-3AS

EASA AD 2017-0064R2

Apr 19, 2018

Engine Fuel & Control — Drain Valve Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

{ "summary": "EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0064R2 is an updated safety directive addressing fuel leaks from the drain valve assembly on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 1 series engines, which are installed on various helicopter models including Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 365 series, MBB-BK117, Leonardo A 109 K2, and Sikorsky S-76A. The directive mandates inspections, wrapping, and replacement of affected drain valves to prevent fuel leaks that could lead to engine fire or in-flight

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIEL 1
  • Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • MBB-BK117
  • Leonardo A 109 K2
  • Sikorsky S-76A