EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2025-03-10

Water / Waste - Exposed Potable Water Supply Lines - Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2025-03-10 addresses certain Boeing 747-400, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. It mandates modifications to exposed potable water supply lines to prevent water leaks that could affect critical electronic systems. This directive aims to enhance safety by mitigating risks associated with water intrusion into the main electronics center.

Feb 20, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD 2025-0042

Aeroplane Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0042 is an amendment concerning Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes, including variants such as Falcon 2000EX Easy, Falcon 2000 LX, Falcon 2000LXS, Falcon 2000S, and Falcon 2000DX with modification M1691 embodied. The directive addresses a safety issue related to simultaneous failure of main DC buses powered by generators during flap extension on approach. It mandates updates to the Aeroplane Flight Manual to provide flight crews with procedures to manage this abnormal electrical condition.

Feb 19, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000

EASA SIB HQ-16-05R1

Fuel — Grade UL94 Unleaded Aviation Gasoline

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: HQ-16-05R1 provides guidance on the use of Grade UL94 unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas) that meets ASTM International fuel specification D7547. It clarifies that this fuel grade is acceptable for use in aircraft and engines approved for Grade UL94 avgas meeting specification D7592, Grade UL91 avgas meeting specification D7547, and Grade 80 avgas. The bulletin applies broadly to aircraft operators, FAA repair stations, and other aviation stakeholders.

Feb 19, 2025
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2025-0046

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0046 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. This directive updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating ATR 72 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 22.5. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected ATR 72 aircraft.

Feb 19, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0045

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0045 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated ATR 42 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 18.3 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Feb 19, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42

EASA AD 2025-0044

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0044 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations as specified in Temporary Revision 13.2 of the ATR 42 Time Limits Document. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Feb 19, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42

EASA AD 2025-0041

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification

The Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Modification is an airworthiness directive issued by AIRBUS S.A.S. affecting multiple aircraft types including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340. This document addresses modifications related to the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator system to ensure continued safe flight control operations. It applies specifically to the listed Airbus aircraft models equipped with the affected actuator components.

Feb 18, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2025-0039-E

Fuselage — Pylon Reinforcement Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0039-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the left and right pylon reinforcement fittings on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect loose rivets and cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer support. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter and references specific part numbers M536A1001231 and M536A1001232 for the affected fittings.

Feb 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2025-0038

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot Interconnecting Cyclic Pitch Torque Tube Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0038 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the pilot interconnecting cyclic pitch torque tube assembly on MECAER AVIATION GROUP S.p.A. NH-500D and AMD500N helicopters. The directive applies specifically to NH-500D helicopters with serial number BH13 and AMD500N helicopters with serial number 301. It mandates inspections of torque tube assemblies with part numbers 369A7109-601, 369H7133-501, or 369N2618-601 to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMecaer Aviation Group Spa AMD-500NMecaer Aviation Group Spa NH-500D

EASA AD 2025-0040

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0264

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0040 is issued for Airbus Helicopters H160-B models, addressing the inspection and maintenance of rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007. The directive mandates inspections to detect excessive axial play in these bearings to ensure continued safe operation of affected helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter and includes specific compliance times and reporting requirements.

Feb 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD US-2025-01-08

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-15-07

Airworthiness Directive 2025-01-08 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes AD 2019-22-02. It applies to all Boeing Model 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. The directive addresses uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats by requiring inspections and on-condition actions for affected seat part numbers.

Feb 14, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD CF-2025-08

Engine — High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Disk — Improper Rework

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-08 addresses an unsafe condition involving Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW545A, PW545B, and PW545C engine high pressure turbine (HPT) disks. The directive targets HPT disks with improper rework that may introduce residual stress, potentially leading to disk failure and engine damage. It mandates removal and replacement of affected disks by specified revised life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PW545

EASA AD 2025-0036

Equipment / Furnishings — Cargo Hook Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0036 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 350 series. It mandates inspection of the cargo hook assembly, specifically part number 17149-1, installed on AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, and D helicopters. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to the cargo hook's structural integrity.

Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EASA AD 2025-0034

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottles — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the modification of engine fire extinguisher bottles with specific part numbers to ensure continued safety and compliance. The directive mandates replacement or modification of certain fire extinguisher bottles susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.

Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD US-2025-02-13

Fuselage - Forward and Aft Hinge Areas of the Main Deck Cargo Door Cutout - Maintenance Record Check / Inspections

The Federal Register document titled "Fuselage - Forward and Aft Hinge Areas of the Main Deck Cargo Door Cutout - Maintenance Record Check / Inspections" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2025-02-13) issued by the FAA. It applies to certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes, including those modified by VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). The AD addresses cracks found at the main deck cargo door cutout forward and aft hinge attachment holes and mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD US-2025-02-05

Landing Gear - Outer Cylinders - Replacement

The Federal Register document titled "Landing Gear - Outer Cylinders - Replacement" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2025-02-05) issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747SP, and 747SR variants. The AD addresses a safety issue related to improper inner diameter grinding of landing gear outer cylinders that may cause heat damage to the nose, body, and wing landing gear outer cylinders. This directive mandates the replacement of any affected outer cylinders to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD 2025-0037

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0118

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0037 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific Airbus modifications embodied. The directive addresses issues related to loss of synchronization between radio management panels, which can result in loss of radio communications, transponder functionality, and standby navigation. It requires amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to include procedures to manage these failures.

Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0035

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0139

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 116830 incorporated in production. The directive addresses issues related to hydraulic engine driven pumps and requires a software update to the Hydraulic Monitoring and Control Application (HMCA) to enhance protection against overheating. This directive is effective from 26 February 2025.

Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD 2025-0031

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0031 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and mandates compliance with updated Certification Maintenance Requirements. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest Airbus ALS Part 3 Revision 10 maintenance tasks and intervals.

Feb 10, 2025
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321