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EASA AD US-2018-06-07
Apr 19, 2018FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-06-07 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs related to fatigue cracking found in a specific fuselage frame at station 1640. The directive aims to maintain structural integrity by requiring repetitive inspections and applicable repairs.
EASA AD 2018-0088
Apr 18, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0088 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and modification of the upper bifurcation fairing seal face on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 series engines, commonly installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent cracking and material release that could compromise the engine firewall and fire suppression systems.
EASA AD 2018-0087
Apr 18, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0087 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks specified in the Leonardo AW189 Maintenance Manual, Document 89-A-AMPI-00-P, Chapter IV, issue 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.
EASA AD US-2018-08-03
Apr 17, 2018FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-08-03 is a final rule addressing Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Package C turbofan engines. It requires revising the airplane flight manual to limit extended operations (ETOPS) due to a risk of engine failure from prolonged high thrust operation on the remaining engine after an engine failure. This directive aims to prevent unrecoverable thrust loss that could lead to forced landings.
EASA AD 2018-0086
Apr 17, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0086 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It focuses on preventing intermediate pressure turbine blade (IPTB) failures caused by sulphidation corrosion cracking, which could lead to in-flight engine shutdowns. The directive mandates specific engine removal and de-pairing procedures to mitigate this risk.
EASA AD US-2018-07-20
Apr 17, 2018Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-20 is a final rule affecting certain Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs related to the wire bundles in the center upper auxiliary fuel tank to prevent damage and potential ignition sources. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety by reducing the risk of fuel tank explosions.
EASA AD 2018-0083
Apr 16, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0083 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes except those with the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program embodied. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Revision 17 of the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual chapter 5-40.
EASA AD 2018-0085
Apr 13, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0085 is an airworthiness directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ASTAZOU XIV B and XIV H engines installed on helicopters such as the Airbus Helicopters SA 319 B (Alouette III) and SA 342 J (Gazelle). It mandates inspections of certain stage 3 turbine wheels due to potential vibration issues that could lead to turbine blade cracks and possible engine failure. The directive provides instructions for repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.
EASA SIB 2018-07
Apr 12, 2018EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2018-07 is a guidance document addressing blood alcohol concentration limits for General Aviation pilots, including those involved in non-commercial aerial work. It provides recommendations on maximum blood and breath alcohol levels and advises on alcohol consumption timing relative to flight duties. The bulletin applies broadly to General Aviation pilots, aero clubs, pilot training organizations, and EASA Member States’ competent authorities.
EASA AD 2016-0142R1
Apr 12, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0142R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement and inspection of the main rotor swashplate assembly on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 and BO105 helicopter models. It applies to all serial numbers of MBB-BK117 A-1 through C-2e variants and BO105 A through LS A-3 variants, including STC-modified 'Superlifter' versions. The directive focuses on ensuring the integrity of swashplate bellows clamps and bellows to prevent loss of control due to clamp failure.
EASA AD 2018-0079
Apr 11, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0079 addresses the identification and replacement of low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blades on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Tay 650-15 and Tay 651-54 engines equipped with LPC modules M01300AA or M01300AB. The directive mandates determining the number of Dry Film Lubrication (DFL) treatments applied to LPC fan blades and requires replacement or marking based on this count to prevent potential blade retention lug failures. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected engines.
EASA AD 2018-0081
Apr 11, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of the Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o. SZD-55-1 sailplanes. The directive mandates inspection of the elevator control system and vertical tail to ensure conformity with the original design, specifically addressing the size of the opening on top of the vertical tail related to the elevator control lever. This AD aims to prevent mis-rigging of the elevator control system that could lead to loss of control of the sailplane.
EASA AD US-2018-07-13
Apr 11, 2018The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-13 addresses certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 510, 680, and 680A airplanes equipped with specific brake assemblies, part numbers 2-1706-1 and 2-1675-1. This directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of brake pad wear indicator pins to prevent undetected brake pad wear beyond acceptable limits.
EASA AD 2018-0080
Apr 11, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0080 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for main landing gear universal joints on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple ATR 42 variants including -200, -300, -320, -400, and -500, as well as ATR 72 models 101, 102, 201, 202, 211, 212, and 212A. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural failure of the main landing gear universal joints.
EASA AD 2018-0082
Apr 11, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0082 addresses safety concerns for Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with bubble windows kit Part Number 8G5620F00111. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to the bubble window installation to prevent in-flight window detachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopters and requires compliance with specific service bulletins.
EASA AD US-2018-07-06
Apr 10, 2018Airplane Flight Manual - Revision / Landing Gear - Main Entry Door 3 Intercostal Webs - Modification is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2018-07-06) that applies to certain Boeing 747-8 series airplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition related to restricted movement of the right brake pedals after landing rollout. The AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to add an autobrake system limitation and mandates modification of intercostal webs near main entry door 3 to terminate the AFM limitation.
EASA AD US-2018-07-05
Apr 10, 2018The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-05 addresses General Electric Company CF6-80A, -80A1, -80A2, and -80A3 turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 3 nozzles, part numbers 9290M52P05 and 9290M52P06, due to high cycle fatigue cracking. This directive aims to prevent potential LPT uncontainment and associated engine and aircraft damage.
EASA AD US-2018-07-03
Apr 9, 2018The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-03 supersedes AD 2018-02-05 and applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models including PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-236, PA-28-201T, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, and PA-28RT-201T airplanes. This directive mandates a preflight check of the fuel tank selector cover placards to ensure correct positioning and requires replacement if placards are improperly located. It allows pilots holding at least a private pilot certificate to perform this check.
EASA AD 2018-0078
Apr 9, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0078 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions specified in Chapter 5-40 of the Dassault Falcon 10 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
EASA AD 2017-0246R1
Apr 6, 2018EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0246R1 is an amendment addressing Airbus A330 series aeroplanes equipped with specific Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) software and hardware versions. It mandates modification or replacement of FCPC software to newer standards to enhance Angle of Attack (AOA) blockage detection and improve flight safety. The directive also updates operational procedures related to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) emergency revisions for certain AOA sensor configurations.