EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2025-0236

Oct 23, 2025

Fuselage — Frame Base Fitting between Frames 41 and 46 — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0236 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300-600 series aeroplanes, specifically models A300 B4-603, B4-605R, B4-622, B4-622R, C4-605R variant F, F4 605R, and F4-622R. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the fuselage frame base fitting located between frames 41 and 46. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the frame foot areas.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2025-0234

Oct 23, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0253

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0234 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with certain fire panels that may cause an uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown due to self-releasing engine fire switches. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected fire panels to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety.

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

EASA AD BR-2025-09-02

Oct 22, 2025

[Correction] Airworthiness Limitations (Certification Maintenance Requirements, Airworthiness Limitation Inspections, Fuel System Limitation Items, and Life Limited Items) - Revision

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2025-09-02 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) applicable to all Embraer S.A. model EMB-135BJ aircraft, covering all serial numbers. This directive mandates revisions to operator maintenance programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations including Certification Maintenance Requirements, Airworthiness Limitation Inspections, Fuel System Limitation Items, and Life Limited Items. It ensures continued airworthiness and structural integrity by enforcing compliance with updated inspection thresholds and intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-135

EASA SIB 2023-03R1

Oct 22, 2025

Incorrect Barometric Altimeter Setting

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-03R1 is a revised bulletin addressing the risks associated with incorrect barometric altimeter settings during flight operations below the transition level. It applies to all aircraft operators and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and highlights the safety concerns related to altitude errors that could lead to controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) or mid-air collisions. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of accurate barometric pressure settings for vertical navigation during various approach phases.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2025-0232

Oct 22, 2025

Wings — Centre Section Frame 40 Forward Fitting Radius at Tension Bolt Junction — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0232 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for the centre section frame 40 forward fitting radius at the tension bolt junction on Airbus A300-600ST aeroplanes. It applies specifically to all manufacturer serial numbers of the A300F4-608ST model. The directive mandates ultrasonic and high frequency eddy current inspections to detect cracks and requires corrective actions if damage is found.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2019-0044R1

Oct 22, 2025

Wings — Centre Section Frame 40 Forward Fitting Radius at Tension Bolt Junction — Inspection / Repair

The document titled 'Wings — Centre Section Frame 40 Forward Fitting Radius at Tension Bolt Junction — Inspection / Repair' is an Airworthiness Directive issued by AIRBUS S.A.S. specifically for the Airbus A300-600 aircraft. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the forward fitting radius at the tension bolt junction on the centre section frame 40 of the wing. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft component.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2025-0231

Oct 21, 2025

Fire Protection — Pyrotechnical Cartridge — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0231 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of pyrotechnical cartridges used in the fire protection system of Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of specific pyrotechnical cartridges identified by part and serial numbers to ensure their proper function in activating engine fire extinguishers. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the SA 330 J helicopter model.

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

EASA AD 2025-0230-E

Oct 21, 2025

Powerplant — Turbocharger and Intercooler Hoses — Inspection/Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0230-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for turbocharger and intercooler hoses on Textron Aviation Inc. (formerly Cessna) Model 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, and Reims-manufactured F182P and F182Q aeroplanes equipped with SMA SR305-230 series engines. The directive targets specific intercooler inlet/outlet hoses with defined part numbers to prevent potential engine power loss. It mandates inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation F182

EASA AD 2021-0281R3

Oct 20, 2025

Aircraft Flight Manual / Engine Bleed Air System — Amendment / Pneumatic — Engine Bleed Air System — Maintenance Tasks

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0281R3 is an amendment addressing the engine bleed air system on Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-743L. It mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and maintenance tasks related to the pneumatic engine bleed air system to mitigate risks of engine bleed system over-temperature and valve malfunctions. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected A330 variants.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA SIB 2025-08

Oct 20, 2025

Failure of the Digital Radio and Audio Integrated Management System on the Airbus A320 NEO and A330 Family Aeroplanes

The EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2025-08 addresses failures of the Digital Radio and Audio Integrated Management System (DRAIMS) on Airbus A320 NEO and A330 family aeroplanes. These failures can cause partial or total loss of radio communications, transponder, and Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) functionality, impacting flight safety and Air Traffic Control operations. The bulletin raises awareness of these issues and provides information on temporary procedures and ongoing software modifications.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0229

Oct 20, 2025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0229 is an amendment concerning the Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified with Dassault modification M1000 (Falcon 8X). It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the maintenance manual, specifically Chapter 5-40 (DGT 107838) Revision 14, to ensure continued airworthiness through mandatory maintenance tasks and life limit replacements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Falcon 7X

EASA AD 2007-0201R1

Oct 16, 2025

Engine — High Pressure and Intermediate Pressure Turbine Bearing Oil Vent Tubes — Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0201R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection, cleaning, and replacement requirements for the high pressure and intermediate pressure turbine bearing oil vent tubes on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 series engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive aims to prevent engine failures caused by carbon build-up and oil vent tube blockages that can lead to turbine blade release and internal fires.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700

EASA AD 2025-0226

Oct 16, 2025

Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Referenced Flight Cycles — Recalculation / Replacement

The document titled "Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Referenced Flight Cycles — Recalculation / Replacement" is an explanatory statement related to the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities and design approval holders.

OtherSuperseded
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD ISR-I-05-2025-10-1

Oct 16, 2025

G150 Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision

The G150 Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel that applies to all G150 model aircraft. This directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) to revision 30 or later, reflecting changes in inspection procedures and intervals. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety compliance for G150 operators.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream (Galp) G150

EASA AD 2025-0227

Oct 16, 2025

Main Rotor — Upper and Lower H Legs — Service Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0227 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models, addressing the service life limits of the main rotor upper and lower H legs. This directive mandates replacement of affected parts that have reached or are nearing 10 years since manufacture to prevent potential structural failure. It applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter and updates previous service life limitations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA SIB SAIB-2025-10

Oct 16, 2025

Propeller Controlling System

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2025-10 addresses potential pitch change yoke fractures in Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 247F-3 propellers installed on Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation Model MA60 airplanes. This bulletin highlights an airworthiness concern specific to the Xi’an Model MA60, which is not FAA type certificated, and does not apply to other airplanes with 247F series propellers. The document provides information and recommendations but does not mandate regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Hamilton Sundstrand 247F

EASA AD 2025-0225-E

Oct 16, 2025

Superseded by EASA Emergency AD 2025-0230-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0225-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection and replacement of turbocharger and intercooler hoses on Textron Aviation Inc. Model 182M through 182R and Reims F182P and F182Q aeroplanes equipped with SMA SR305-230 engine installations under EASA STC 10013975. The directive targets specific intercooler inlet/outlet hoses identified by part numbers SP01170459-0, SP01170385-1, SP01170460-0, SP01170386-1, 1500004183-1, and 1500004182-1. It mandates inspections and replacement to prevent engine power loss due to damaged hoses.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation F182

EASA AD 2025-0224

Oct 16, 2025

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0224 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates the incorporation of new damage tolerant airworthiness limitations tasks introduced in the Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items Revision 4 Variation 4.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating maintenance requirements for all certified Airbus A310 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2025-0222

Oct 13, 2025

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE OXYGEN SYSTEMS SaS (Part of SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS): Portable Breathing Equipment — Operational Instructions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0222 addresses Portable Breathing Equipment (PBE) Part Numbers 15-40F-11 and 15-40F-80 manufactured by Aerospace & Defense Oxygen Systems, part of SAFRAN Aerosystems. This directive applies to PBEs installed on any aircraft, whether during production or in-service modifications. It mandates updated operational instructions to ensure correct usage of the PBE.

Airworthiness Directive

EASA SIB 2025-07

Oct 13, 2025

Continuous Use of Stop Bars

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2025-07 titled Continuous Use of Stop Bars addresses the use of stop bars at aerodromes to prevent runway incursions. The bulletin applies to aerodrome operators, aerodrome air traffic control service providers, national competent authorities, and EASA member states. It highlights that continuous use of stop bars, beyond low-visibility conditions, can significantly reduce runway incursions involving commercial aircraft.

Safety Information Bulletin