EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB InFO-25003

Use of Liquid Water Equivalent System (LWES)

InFO 25003 is an informational document from the FAA Flight Standards Service reminding pilots and operators about the proper use of the Liquid Water Equivalent System (LWES) when operating in snow and ice conditions. It emphasizes that while LWES can provide precise weather data, pilots should also consider Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METAR) and visual observations to ensure safe takeoff decisions. This guidance applies broadly to all aircraft operating in freezing contaminant conditions.

Apr 16, 2025
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2025-05-10

Principal Structural Elements (PSEs) - Inspection / Revision of Maintenance Program

The Principal Structural Elements (PSEs) - Inspection / Revision of Maintenance Program is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2025-05-10) that applies to certain Boeing 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes. This final rule updates and supersedes the previous AD 2012-07-06 by requiring revisions to the maintenance program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations aimed at detecting fatigue cracking in principal structural elements. The directive ensures continued structural integrity and safety of the affected Boeing 777 aircraft.

Apr 15, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD 2025-0084

Engine — Propeller Gearbox Module Propeller Shaft — Replacement

The document titled 'Engine — Propeller Gearbox Module Propeller Shaft — Replacement' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding 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 document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own applicable ADs.

Apr 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2025-0083

Equipment/Furnishings — Cargo Bulkhead Frame 24A Vertical Members — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0083 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the cargo bulkhead frame 24A vertical members on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the affected cargo bulkhead vertical member upper parts and fittings located behind the 80VU rack to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models.

Apr 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD BR-2025-04-01

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Backlash - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2025-04-01 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates inspection and possible replacement of horizontal stabilizer components on Embraer EMB-505 aircraft. The directive addresses potential invalid horizontal stabilizer backlash test results that could compromise flight safety. It requires compliance with Embraer Service Bulletin 505-27-0034, revision 02, dated December 6, 2024.

Apr 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-505 (Phenom 300)

EASA AD 2025-0085

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0240

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0085 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Fokker Services' Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Report SE-622, Issue 16. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and adherence to maintenance intervals.

Apr 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27

EASA AD G-2025-0001R1-E

SUPERSEDED by G-2025-0004-E

Civil Aviation Authority Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2025-0001R1-E addresses safety concerns for hot air balloons equipped with cylinders fitted with Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) adaptor CB8426, including specific models from Cameron Balloons Limited. The directive mandates inspections for cracks in the PRV adaptors to prevent potential uncontrolled leaks of LPG fuel. This directive applies to various cylinder models such as Thunder & Colt Sky Lindstrand V20-100-00/CB8420 and others listed in the document.

Apr 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCameron Balloons A TypeCameron Balloons A Type CloudhopperCameron Balloons B TypeCameron Balloons C TypeCameron Balloons Cameron Special Shape Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons Gas BalloonsCameron Balloons Helium-Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons L TypeCameron Balloons Lindstrand Special Shape Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons S TypeCameron Balloons Sky Hot Air BalloonsCameron Balloons X Type

EASA AD 2025-0082

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor 1 Blades — Inspection / Modification

The document titled 'Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor 1 Blades — Inspection / Modification' is an airworthiness directive concerning the Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB engine. It mandates inspection and potential modification of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor 1 blades to ensure continued engine safety and performance. This directive applies specifically to aircraft powered by the Trent XWB engine model.

Apr 11, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWB

EASA AD 2025-0081

Exhaust — Noise Suppressor / Muffler — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0081 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection of exhaust noise suppressors or mufflers on Evektor SportStar RTC aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of this aircraft model and focuses on exhaust mufflers with specific part numbers E6 18-10 01 index B/B or 766521 index I/I. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and potential replacement of affected mufflers to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Apr 11, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEvektor, Spol. S R.O. SportStar RTC

EASA SIB 2025-02

Nuisance Alerts from Distress Tracking Systems

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2025-02 is an informational document addressing nuisance alerts from distress tracking systems, specifically Emergency Locator Transmitters of Distress Tracking type (ELT(DT)) installed on certain aeroplanes. It applies to EASA operators, third country operators, production organisations, and approved maintenance organisations of aircraft equipped with distress tracking systems required by ICAO Annex 6 Part I section 6.18 or Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. The bulletin highlights issues related to nuisance activations of these systems and provides guidance to limit false alerts and improve reporting.

Apr 10, 2025
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD 2025-0079

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0079 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES ARRIEL 2 series engines, including models 2D, 2E, 2H, 2L2, and 2N. These engines are commonly installed on helicopters such as Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (H125), EC 130 T2 (H130), MBB-BK117 D-2 (EC 145 T2 or H145), Korea Aerospace Industries LAH and LCH, and AVIC AC312E. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 10, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 2

EASA SIB CASA-2025-03

Flight Controls — Unannunciated Loss of Ground Lift Dump Spoilers due to Faulty Throttle Quadrant Assembly

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2025-03 addresses failures in the ground lift dump spoiler system on Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300/350) aircraft caused by faulty throttle quadrant assemblies (TQA). The alert highlights that silicon contamination in the TQA switches can prevent ground spoilers from deploying on landing without any warning to the flight crew. This issue affects all BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers post 20806.

Apr 9, 2025
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100

EASA AD 2025-0078

Fuselage — Centre Fuselage Skin and Forward Pressure Bulkhead — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0078 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the centre fuselage skin and forward pressure bulkhead on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific serial numbers and configurations, focusing on potential fatigue issues in critical fuselage areas. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Apr 9, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0077

Wings — Centre Wing Fuel Gauge — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0077 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 series aeroplanes, including CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 models. The directive mandates repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections of the centre wing fuel gauge mount area to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity and cause fuel leakage.

Apr 9, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space CN-235

EASA AD US-2025-05-15

Engine - Stage 2 Turbine Aft Cooling Plate - Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision

The Engine - Stage 2 Turbine Aft Cooling Plate - Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision is a regulatory document addressing airworthiness limitations related to the stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate of certain aircraft engines. It provides updated maintenance and inspection requirements to ensure continued safe operation of affected engine components.

Apr 8, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CT7-2

EASA AD 2025-0076

Fire Protection — Starter Generator Air Ducts — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0076 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models, addressing fire protection concerns related to the starter generator air ducts. The directive mandates modifications to the air ducts to enhance fire resistance and prevent potential fire persistence in the engine bay. This AD applies to all EC 175 B helicopters except those already modified with AH mod 99A06338.

Apr 8, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2025-0074

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0276

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0074 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses inspections and repairs related to the wing landing gear attachment rib 9 fittings, specifically focusing on detecting cracks, corrosion, and sealant degradation in these critical structural components. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 and mandates detailed inspections and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Apr 7, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA SIB 2018-12R1

Post De-Icing/Anti-Icing Checks

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2018-12R1 is a revised guidance document addressing post de-icing and anti-icing checks for aircraft during ground operations. It applies to air operators and National Competent Authorities and emphasizes the importance of thorough contamination checks after de-icing procedures to ensure safe aircraft dispatch. The bulletin references standards such as SAE AS6285 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 but does not target specific aircraft types or engine models.

Apr 4, 2025
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2025-0073

Stabilizers — Horizontal Tail Plane Lateral Load Fitting Bushings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0073 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the horizontal tail plane lateral load fitting bushings on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 114806. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of affected bushings to detect migration and potential damage. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified models and provides instructions for corrective actions and optional modification as terminating action.

Apr 3, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD US-2025-06-12

Auto Flight - Autopilot Flight Director Computer Operational Program Software - Installation / Software Configuration Check

The document titled "Auto Flight - Autopilot Flight Director Computer Operational Program Software - Installation / Software Configuration Check" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting certain Boeing 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to misleading flight director guidance during instrument landing system approaches caused by a glideslope beam anomaly. The directive mandates installation of new autopilot flight director computer operational program software and a software configuration check.

Apr 2, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777