EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2017-26-03

Dec 21, 2017

Main Rotor - Rod End Bearing Assemblies - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 82, Number 243 (December 20, 2017) - Airworthiness Directive 2017-26-03 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Enstrom Helicopter Corporation models F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28C-2R, F-28F, F-28F-R, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B. This directive mandates inspection of specific main rotor rod end bearing assemblies to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure that could lead to loss of a main rotor blade. The directive was prompted by an accident involving an Enstrom Model 480B helicopter.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 280
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation F-28
  • Enstrom Helicopter Corporation TH-28
  • Enstrom F-28
  • Enstrom F-28A
  • Enstrom F-28C22R
  • Enstrom F-28FR
  • Enstrom TH-28
  • Enstrom 280
  • Enstrom 280C
  • Enstrom 280F
  • Enstrom 280FX
  • Enstrom 480
  • Enstrom 480B

EASA AD DCA-750XL-21

Dec 21, 2017

Wing Lightning Protection Panels - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/21 Wing Lightning Protection Panels - Inspection is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and applies to all Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft serial numbers fitted with wing lightning protection panels. This directive mandates an electrical bonding inspection of the wing lightning protection panels to ensure proper lightning protection of the fuel tanks. The inspections must be carried out according to Pacific Aerospace Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/092 issue 2 or later revisions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace 750XL

EASA SIB SAFO17013

Dec 20, 2017

Rockwell Collins Flight Management Systems Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 Navigation Databases

SAFO 17013 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA regarding Rockwell Collins Flight Management Systems Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 navigation databases. It addresses the reinstatement of approximately 10,000 approach procedures and informs operators of new temperature compensation limitations affecting certain FMS versions installed on aircraft such as the CRJ-200. The alert identifies specific affected Rockwell Collins Flight Management Computer part numbers including FMC-3000, FMC-4200, FMC-5000, and FMC-6000.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2017-04R1

Dec 19, 2017

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2025-03

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-04R1 is a revised safety bulletin addressing the risks associated with the air transport of portable electronic devices (PEDs) containing lithium batteries carried by passengers. It applies to aeroplane operators and focuses on preventing incidents caused by thermal runaway events in large PEDs, especially when carried in checked baggage. The bulletin highlights the limited fire containment capabilities of Class C and D cargo compartments and provides safety recommendations to mitigate these risks.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB NE-17-26

Dec 18, 2017

Avidyne TAS600A, TAS600, and 9900BX Traffic Advisory System (TAS) - Misleading Intruder Aircraft Vertical Trend

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NE-17-26 titled "Avidyne TAS600A, TAS600, and 9900BX Traffic Advisory System (TAS) - Misleading Intruder Aircraft Vertical Trend" informs owners and operators of aircraft equipped with these Avidyne TAS units about a defect affecting the display of intruder aircraft vertical trend indications. This issue does not impact traffic alerting or other intruder data such as range, altitude, and bearing. The bulletin applies specifically to the Avidyne TAS600A, TAS600, and 9900BX Traffic Advisory Systems.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2017-0250

Dec 18, 2017

Engine – Turbocharger Waste Gate Controller and Control Rod Circlip – Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0250 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines, commonly installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62 aeroplanes. The directive addresses issues related to turbocharger waste gate controller and control rod circlip components. It mandates life limits and replacement procedures to ensure continued safe operation of these engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Austro Engine Gmbh E4
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD CF-2017-36

Dec 18, 2017

Indicating / Recording System — Engine Chip Detector Short to Ground

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-36 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It addresses an issue in the indicating and recording system related to the engine chip detector causing a short to ground, which affects the display of critical flight parameters on the Primary Flight Display and Multi-Function Display.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)
  • Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 505

EASA AD 2017-0191R2

Dec 15, 2017

Main Rotor – Rotating Swashplate Yokes – Inspection / Rework

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0191R2 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225e LP models equipped with main rotor rotating swashplate part numbers 332A31-3074-00 or 332A31-3074-01. The directive mandates inspections and rework of the main rotor rotating swashplate yokes to detect and correct cracks caused by aging, which could lead to structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225e LP

EASA AD 2017-0251

Dec 15, 2017

Powerplant – Aft Engine Mount Retainers – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0251 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes equipped with CFM56-5A/5B engines. It addresses the issue of broken aft engine mount inner retainers caused by vibration and surface finish defects, which could lead to in-flight loss of an engine mount link. The directive mandates inspections, part identification, replacement, and modification of affected engine mount assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD US-2017-19-01

Dec 15, 2017

Rotorcraft Flight Control - Main Rotor (M/R) Servo Pushrod Assembly - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 82, Number 227, Airworthiness Directive 2017-19-01 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, S-76C, and S-76D helicopters. It mandates inspection and marking of the main rotor servo pushrod assemblies with specific part numbers to prevent failure. The directive aims to enhance flight safety by addressing a critical component failure risk.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Sikorsky S-76
  • Sikorsky S-76A
  • Sikorsky S-76B
  • Sikorsky S-76C
  • Sikorsky S-76D

EASA AD 2017-0221R1

Dec 15, 2017

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0221R1 is a regulatory update affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with Revision 8 of the ATR42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document, which includes updated certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2017-0223R1

Dec 15, 2017

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0223R1 is a regulatory document issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency concerning ATR 72 series aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. This directive mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in Revision 15 of the ATR72 Time Limits Document. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and adherence to maintenance tasks within specified intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2017-0222R1

Dec 15, 2017

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0222R1 is an amendment affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as specified in the ATR42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 11 Temporary revision 01. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and adherence to maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-400
  • ATR 42-500

EASA SIB 2017-21

Dec 15, 2017

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA AD 2018-0057

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2017-21 is an airworthiness communication addressing the engine and propeller control system check for L 410UVP-E20 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers from 2904 and up, equipped with GE Aviation H80-200 engines and Avia Propeller AV-725 propellers. The bulletin follows a preliminary investigation of an accident involving un-commanded activation of the propeller beta mode signalization during final approach. It provides guidance based on Aircraft Industries Service Bulletin L410UVP-E/492b Revision 1 dated 4 December 2017.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2017-0249

Dec 14, 2017

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Components — Replacement [Life Limit]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0249 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain nose landing gear (NLG) components, specifically main fittings and sliding tubes, due to a manufacturing issue involving improper preparation of 300M material. The directive sets reduced life limits for these affected parts to prevent potential structural failure and nose landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2017-0124R1

Dec 13, 2017

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0124R1 is an amendment applicable to Leonardo S.p.A. AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest issue of the Leonardo Helicopters Maintenance Manual 39-A-AMPI-00-P Chapter IV. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and inspection requirements for these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2017-0247-E

Dec 12, 2017

Main Rotor — Blades — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0247-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for main rotor blades, specifically part number 369D21120-505, installed on all serial numbers of NH-500D helicopters. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the abrasion strips on these blades to detect delamination or disbonding that could lead to significant vibration and potential loss of control. It applies to blades with a 1.25 inch chord length abrasion strip and outlines corrective and terminating actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Mecaer Aviation Group Spa NH-500D
  • NH-500D

EASA AD 2017-0245

Dec 11, 2017

Landing Gear – Repaired Main Landing Gear Wheel Axles – Reduced Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0245 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the reduced life limits of repaired main landing gear (MLG) wheel axles due to specific repairs that compromised their fatigue life. The directive applies to various A330 and A340 models, excluding certain serial numbers and those with specific Airbus modifications.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD DCA-750XL-20

Dec 8, 2017

AFM Change - Fuel Tank Caps - Inspection

The Airworthiness Directive DCA/750XL/20 Fuel Tank Caps - Inspection issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand mandates inspections and operational limitations for Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft fitted with fuel tank caps P/N 457-1015-12. This directive addresses potential unsafe conditions related to fuel tank caps that may cause fuel loss. It requires amendments to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and specific inspections to ensure fuel tank cap conformity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Nzskydive 750XL
  • Pacific Aerospace 750XL