EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2025-48

Sep 16, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Insulation Installation — Insufficient Overlap

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-48 addresses insulation installation issues on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive targets insufficient overlap of insulation blankets between frame 27 and 29 near STR 23 LH, which could compromise fire protection. It mandates replacement of specific insulation blanket part numbers to restore proper fire resistance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD 2025-0199

Sep 16, 2025

Power Plant — Pneumatic Line — Check / Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. A119 and AW119MKII helicopters equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-37A engines. It mandates repetitive acceleration checks and replacement of the rear pneumatic line on affected engines to address potential fuel flow issues caused by trapped residues.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119

EASA SIB SAIB-2025-07

Sep 16, 2025

Reciprocating Engine Supercharger

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2025-07 addresses airworthiness concerns related to the installation of the Belt-Driven Vortech V-1S supercharger assembly on certain Bellanca Model 17-30A and Cessna aircraft models, including 180K, 210-5(205), 210-5A(205A), A185F, P206B, TU206G, and U206B. The bulletin highlights issues with Supplemental Type Certificates SE10233SC and SA10232SC, which approve these modifications on specific Teledyne Continental Motors O-470 engine models and Cessna 182 variants. It is an informational bulletin and does not mandate regulatory action at this time.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Alexandria Aircraft 17-30A
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470
  • Textron Aviation 180
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 185 (Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)

EASA AD 2025-0194

Sep 15, 2025

[Correction] Flight Controls — Primary System Flight Control Computer — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0194 is a corrective directive addressing Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. It mandates a modification to the primary flight control and guidance unit (FCGU) software to prevent uncommanded thrust reduction during soft go-around maneuvers. The directive applies to specific FCGU hardware and software part numbers identified in the document.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0151R2

Sep 12, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Escape Slide Inflation Reservoir Regulator Valve — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0151R2 is an updated regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to the escape slide inflation reservoir regulator valve on Airbus A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It mandates inspection, modification, and replacement of affected reservoirs and orifice fittings to prevent uncommanded deployment of escape slides during flight. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2025-47

Sep 12, 2025

Fuel Distribution — Twisted Motive Flow (MF) Flexible Fuel Line

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-47 addresses the fuel distribution system on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It focuses on the twisted Motive Flow (MF) flexible fuel line assemblies installed in the pylon to wing area, which could lead to fuel leaks and fire risks. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD 2025-0158R1

Sep 12, 2025

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Door Actuators — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0158R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for main landing gear door actuators on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It targets actuators with part number 114122015 and specific serial numbers identified in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32N033-24 Revision 02. The directive aims to prevent landing gear extension issues caused by actuator assembly errors.

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

EASA AD 2025-0196

Sep 12, 2025

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Emergency Procedures Section — Amendment; Integrated Modular Avionics — Ethernet Network — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0196 is an amendment addressing safety concerns for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections, modifications, and updates related to the integrated modular avionics Ethernet network and rotorcraft flight manual emergency procedures. The directive targets all EC 175 B helicopters except those with specific Airbus Helicopters modifications already embodied.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2017-0158R2

Sep 12, 2025

Wings — Fuselage Frame 40 Lower Outboard Radius — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0158R2 is an updated regulatory requirement for Airbus A300-600 series aeroplanes equipped with modification 10221. It mandates special detailed inspections of the fuselage frame 40 lower outboard radius and fastener areas to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific Airbus A300 B4-605R, B4-622R, C4-605R Variant F, F4-605R, and F4-622R models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2025-0195

Sep 12, 2025

Wings — Fuselage Frame 40 Lower Outboard Radius — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0195 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A300-600ST aeroplanes, specifically those with Airbus modification 19020 embodied in production. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 40 lower outboard radius to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to both modified and unmodified aircraft with updated inspection thresholds and intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD BR-2025-09-01

Sep 10, 2025

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

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2025-09-01 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that mandates revisions to the maintenance programs of Embraer S.A. aircraft models EMB 135 and EMB 145 series. It requires incorporation of updated airworthiness limitations including Certification Maintenance Requirements, Airworthiness Limitation Inspections, Fuel System Limitation Items, and Life Limited Items to ensure continued airworthiness and structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-135
  • Embraer EMB-145

EASA AD US-2025-16-09

Sep 10, 2025

Pacific Scientific Company: Rotary Buckle Assemblies - Inspection / Reidentification / Replacement

The Pacific Scientific Company: Rotary Buckle Assemblies - Inspection / Reidentification / Replacement is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2025-16-09) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting all airplanes equipped with Pacific Scientific Company rotary buckle assemblies part numbers 1111475 (all dash numbers) and 1111548-01 manufactured between January 2012 and April 2013 or with unknown manufacture dates. This AD addresses a manufacturing defect in the screws inside the buckles that could lead to buckle failure under load. The directive mandates inspection, possible screw replacement, buckle reidentification, or buckle replacement to ensure occupant restraint system integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

EASA SIB SAIB-2025-09

Sep 9, 2025

Instrument Panel - Potential Installation of Lockwire on Switch Guards that may Restrict Access to Passenger Oxygen and Ram Air Turbine (RAT) Switches

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB 2025-09 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the potential installation of lockwire on switch guards that may restrict access to passenger oxygen and Ram Air Turbine (RAT) switches on Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 series airplanes. It highlights a maintenance manual discrepancy that could lead to improper installation of lockwire instead of the correct breakaway wire on these switch guards. The bulletin provides recommendations to inspect and correct any improper installations to ensure emergency switch accessibility.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD CF-2025-43

Sep 9, 2025

Navigation — 5G C-Band wireless Broadband Interference with Radio Altimeter System when operating in the contiguous United States of America (U.S.) airspace

Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-43 issued by Transport Canada addresses interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals affecting the radio altimeter systems on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes operating in contiguous U.S. airspace. The directive mandates specific operational limitations and modifications to mitigate erroneous radio altitude data caused by 5G interference. It requires affected aircraft to be configured as Radio Altimeter Tolerant (RAT) aeroplanes to ensure safe operations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8

EASA AD CF-2025-46

Sep 9, 2025

Wings — Missing or Under Torqued Fasteners on Slat 2 Cove Rib 6 Bracket

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-46 addresses missing or under torqued fasteners on the slat 2 cove rib 6 bracket of Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70089 and 70091. This directive mandates inspection and correction of fasteners on both left-hand and right-hand side brackets to ensure structural integrity. The directive is effective from 16 September 2025.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD 2024-0202R1

Sep 8, 2025

Engine Fuel & Control — Fuel Control Unit — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0202R1 is a regulatory update addressing the replacement of fuel control units (FCUs) on SAFRAN ARRIUS 2F engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC120 B helicopters. The directive targets specific FCU serial numbers that may have a manufacturing defect leading to uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns. It mandates inspection, replacement, and prohibits installation of affected FCUs to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 2

EASA AD 2025-0193

Sep 8, 2025

Fuselage — Forward and Aft Upper Corner Bulk Cargo Door Section 16 and 17 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0193 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320 and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the forward and aft upper corner bulk cargo door areas at fuselage sections 16 and 17. The directive applies specifically to certain A320 and A321 models operated or to be operated in Extended Service Goal (ESG) conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0192

Sep 8, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0244

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0192 is issued for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, addressing a safety issue with passenger and crew door girt bar fitting assemblies. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure proper function of the girt bar fittings, which are critical for emergency door slide deployment. This AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD US-2025-17-16

Sep 8, 2025

Turbine Engine - Airworthiness Limitations Section - Revision

The Turbine Engine - Airworthiness Limitations Section - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA that applies to certain International Aero Engines AG models including V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5. This directive addresses an unsafe condition caused by an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine 1st-stage hub in the V2533-A5 engine. It mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of maintenance manuals and inspection programs to include new inspections of critical rotating parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5