EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2017-25-12

Jan 19, 2018

Superseded by FAA AD 2019-14-15

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2017-25-12 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses fatigue cracking in the webs of the stub beams at certain fuselage stations caused by cyclical loading from pressurization, wing loads, and landing loads. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and applicable corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD US-2018-02-04

Jan 18, 2018

AEROSPACE WELDING MINNEAPOLIS - Engine Exhaust - Muffler - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-02-04 is a final rule addressing certain Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. mufflers, part numbers A1754001-23 and A1754001-25, installed on airplanes including Cessna models. The directive responds to reports of cracks and broken welds in the muffler connecting welds that could allow carbon monoxide exhaust fumes into the cockpit heating system. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected mufflers to ensure airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Cessna

EASA AD 2017-0034R1

Jan 18, 2018

Engine — Gearbox — Modification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0034R1 is a regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to Technify Motors GmbH TAE 125-02 engines installed on various aircraft including Diamond DA 40, DA 42, DA 42M, CEAPR DR 400, Cessna 172, and Piper PA-28. The directive mandates modification and inspection of the engine gearbox and clutch system to prevent oil leaks and potential engine power loss. It specifically targets affected gearboxes identified by part and serial numbers and requires replacement of the clutch with a dual mass flywheel.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, Gmbh TAE125
  • Diamond DA 40
  • Diamond DA 42
  • Diamond DA 42M
  • CEAPR DR 400
  • Cessna 172
  • Piper PA-28

EASA AD US-2017-25-10

Jan 18, 2018

Stabilizers - Elevator Hinges - Inspections / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2017-25-10 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections, replacements, and tests of elevator hinge components and bearing plates to prevent potential disconnection of elevator hinges that could lead to horizontal stabilizer structural degradation. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe flight by mitigating risks associated with bearing plate slider bushing wear.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA SIB 2018-02

Jan 18, 2018

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE. Topic addressed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-02 is an informational document addressing runway surface condition reporting and its impact on flight safety. It highlights the lack of global standardisation in assessing and reporting runway surface conditions and braking action, which affects operators and flight crews. The bulletin references ongoing rulemaking efforts and international initiatives to improve runway condition reporting and performance assessment.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2018-0010

Jan 17, 2018

Engine Fuel and Control — Engine Protection and Monitoring Unit — Software Update

EASA Airworthiness Directive record regarding the Engine Fuel and Control — Engine Protection and Monitoring Unit — Software Update addresses the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no civil service aircraft currently use the TP400-D6 engine, so no public AD exists. The record serves as an informational notice primarily for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD US-2017-26-01

Jan 17, 2018

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) Stage 1 Blade Retainer - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2017-26-01 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B64/P2, -1B67/P2, -1B70/P2, -1B70/75/P2, -1B70C/P2, and -1B74/75/P2 turbofan engines. This directive requires inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 blade retainer due to a reported failure that caused an in-flight engine shutdown. The AD aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2018-0013

Jan 17, 2018

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Fan Blades — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Tay 620-15 engines equipped with low pressure compressor (LPC) modules M01100AA or M01100AB. It focuses on the identification and replacement of LPC fan blades that have undergone multiple Dry Film Lubrication (DFL) treatments. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of LPC fan blade retention lugs that could lead to engine malfunction and reduced aircraft control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg Tay

EASA AD 2016-0145R1

Jan 17, 2018

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Damper — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0145R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the main rotor damper Part Number 4F6220V00251 installed on Leonardo S.p.A AW189 helicopters. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent failure of the main rotor damper, which could lead to loss of lead-lag damping function and reduced helicopter control. It applies to all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters equipped with the specified damper.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0012-E

Jan 16, 2018

Engine Oil system — Electrical Magnetic Plug — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0012-E is an emergency directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2F engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC120 B models. It mandates inspection and replacement of electrical magnetic plug heads with part number 9 520 01 154 5 due to flaking cadmium coating caused by manufacturing defects. This directive aims to ensure the reliability of the engine's particle detection system to prevent in-flight engine failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC120 B

EASA AD 2018-0011

Jan 16, 2018

Equipment / Furnishings — Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inspection / Replacement is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 models. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for the automatic deployable emergency locator transmitter (ADELT) installed on these helicopters. The directive aims to ensure the reliability and proper functioning of the emergency locator system in case of an accident.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2018-0009

Jan 15, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0009 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 200 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Dassault Mystère Falcon 200 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 at Revision 17. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement of life-limited components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20GF
  • Dassault 200
  • Dassault Mystère-Falcon 200

EASA AD RU-2017-322-04

Jan 11, 2018

Wings - Outer-Wing Front Lower Panel - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2017-322-04 issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation mandates inspections on the RRJ-95 aircraft, specifically targeting the outer-wing front lower panel between ribs 4 and 6. The directive applies to RRJ-95 aircraft with manufacturer serial number 95022 and above. It requires detailed inspections at specified flight cycle and flight hour intervals to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Irkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95
  • RRJ-95

EASA CZIB CZIB-2018-02R21

Jan 10, 2018

Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces

The document titled Airspace of Pakistan – Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces is a safety information bulletin addressing the high risk to civil aviation operations in the FIR Karachi (OPKR) and FIR Lahore (OPLR) airspace over these provinces. It highlights threats from violent non-state actor groups equipped with anti-aviation weapons and the risks posed by military activities near the Afghanistan border and the Kashmir region. The bulletin applies to air operators subject to Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and third country operators authorized by EASA conducting operations to and from the EU.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft

EASA AD 2018-0006

Jan 10, 2018

Equipment & Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the Emergency Flotation System (EFS) banjo fittings on Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with Aero Sekur EFS float assemblies. It applies to specific float assemblies identified by part and serial numbers and aims to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters by preventing corrosion-related failures in the flotation system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2018-0005

Jan 10, 2018

Fuselage — Fuselage Bulk Cargo Door Frames — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0005 addresses inspection and repair requirements for fuselage bulk cargo door frames on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, specifically models with manufacturer serial numbers up to 1779. The directive focuses on detecting cracks caused by surface treatments affecting fatigue behavior in door fitting attachment holes. It mandates repetitive inspections and provides an optional modification to terminate these inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2018-0008

Jan 10, 2018

Wings — Main Landing Gear Trunnion Block Fuse Pin Retaining Pins — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 0006 to 0040, excluding MSN 0025, 0032, 0033, 0036, 0038, and 0039. The directive addresses inspection and possible replacement of the main landing gear trunnion block fuse pin retaining pins to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350941

EASA SIB 2018-01

Jan 9, 2018

Information on Materials Used for Runway and Taxiway De/Anti-Icing

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-01 provides information on materials used for runway and taxiway de/anti-icing and their effects on aircraft carbon brakes. It highlights the exposure risk of aircraft carbon brakes and wheel wells to alkali-organic salt de/anti-icing substances, which can cause structural deterioration of carbon brake discs. This bulletin is relevant to aerodrome operators and aircraft operators using modern aircraft equipped with carbon brakes.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2017-0257R1

Jan 9, 2018

Navigation – Back Up Speed Scale / Aircraft Flight Manual – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0257R1 is an amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with the Back-Up Speed Scale (BUSS) function. This directive mandates an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate new operational procedures addressing potential erroneous airspeed indications caused by pitot probe icing and angle of attack sensor blockages. The directive ensures flight crews have reliable airspeed information below flight level 250.

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

EASA AD 2018-0004

Jan 9, 2018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements - ALS Part 3 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3 Revision 04, which contains certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive updates previous maintenance requirements to ensure safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A350941