EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2014-0272R1

Jul 31, 2025

Wings — Frame 40 Lower Junction Fastener Holes — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0272R1 is an updated regulation addressing inspection and repair requirements for the frame 40 lower junction fastener holes on Airbus A300 and A300-600 aeroplanes. It mandates specific inspections to detect cracks in the fittings around these fastener holes to ensure structural integrity. The directive applies to all models and serial numbers of these aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600

EASA AD 2025-0166

Jul 30, 2025

Fuselage — Inner Cap and Frame Flange at Frame 68 Stringer 22 — Inspections

The document titled 'Fuselage — Inner Cap and Frame Flange at Frame 68 Stringer 22 — Inspections' is a regulatory directive applicable to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. It addresses inspection requirements focused on the fuselage structure, specifically the inner cap and frame flange at frame 68 stringer 22. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and continued airworthiness of these aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0163

Jul 30, 2025

Rotors Flight Control — Brake Pedal Assembly — Inspection

The Rotors Flight Control — Brake Pedal Assembly — Inspection document addresses inspection requirements for the brake pedal assembly on LEONARDO S.p.A. helicopters, specifically the AB139, AW139, and AW189 models. It provides guidance to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the rotor flight control system components related to braking.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189

EASA AD 2025-0132-CN

Jul 29, 2025

CANCELLED: Engine — Turbine Exhaust Case Module — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive record titled 'CANCELLED: Engine — Turbine Exhaust Case Module — Inspection / Replacement' addresses the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists for this engine in civil service as there are currently no TP400-D6 engines in civil use. The record serves as an informational notice primarily for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with this engine.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2025-0161

Jul 29, 2025

Doors — Jettisonable Window System Retaining Rings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0161 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models delivered before 01 May 2025. It mandates inspection of the jettisonable window system retaining rings to ensure proper installation on hinge pins. This directive aims to maintain safe evacuation capabilities by preventing missing retaining rings that could hinder window jettisoning during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2025-0162

Jul 29, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Life-Raft Personal Locator Beacon — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0162 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates inspection of the emergency life-raft personal locator beacon (PLB) with Part Number U256M30T1001 and its rope connection to ensure proper battery charge and secure attachment. The directive aims to prevent operational failures of the PLB during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2025-0165

Jul 29, 2025

Fuselage — Main Gearbox Mobile Cowlings Rail Supports — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0165 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates inspections of the main gearbox mobile cowlings rail supports, specifically the right hand and left hand center and rear rail supports with part numbers U711A7203106, U711A7213104, U711A7203104, and U711A7213102. The directive aims to prevent potential loss of the cowling in flight due to broken rail supports.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2025-0164

Jul 29, 2025

Powerplant — Nacelle Inlet Cowl — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0164 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for the nacelle inlet cowl on Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, and A330-743L aeroplanes. It targets nacelle inlet cowl parts with Part Number SJ30820, focusing on those with specific structural repairs or modifications. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential failures related to the thermal anti-ice system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0160

Jul 25, 2025

Flight Controls — Lower Rudder Hinge Fitting — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0160 is an official safety directive addressing the inspection of the lower rudder hinge fitting on DAHER Aerospace TB 9, TB 10, TB 200, TB 20, and TB 21 aeroplanes. This directive mandates repetitive visual inspections to detect potential cracks or failures in the lower rudder hinge fitting, a critical flight control component. The directive aims to prevent loss of control caused by separation between the rudder and its control linkage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Daher Aerospace TB

EASA AD 2025-0159

Jul 24, 2025

Placards and Markings — Unlock Sliding Door — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0159 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350, AS 355, EC 120, and EC 130 models. The directive addresses the installation of additional safety placards and markings for the sliding door unlock instructions on these helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers that have not incorporated modification 0720257.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD US-2025-15-01

Jul 23, 2025

Fuselage - Frame Web - Repetitive Inspections

Fuselage - Frame Web - Repetitive Inspections is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2025-15-01) that applies to all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD mandates repetitive inspections for cracks in specific fuselage frame webs at stations 312, 328, and 344 between designated stringers, and requires repair of any cracks found. The directive addresses a reported frame web crack that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA SIB SAIB-2025-06

Jul 23, 2025

High Pressure Turbines

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2025-06 provides information regarding a failure mode in the high pressure turbine (HPT) of Pratt & Whitney Division Model PW4050, PW4052, PW4056, PW4060, PW4060A, PW4060C, PW4062, PW4062A, PW4152, PW4156, PW4156A, PW4158, PW4160, PW4460, PW4462, and PW4650 engines. This bulletin alerts operators and maintainers about the potential for coating spalling on the 2nd stage HPT blade outer air seal leading to component failures but does not mandate any regulatory action. It references previous service bulletins and airworthiness directives related to similar issues.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4000

EASA AD BR-2025-07-02

Jul 22, 2025

Airworthiness Limitations - Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2025-07-02 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer S.A. ERJ-190-300 and ERJ-190-400 airplane models. It mandates revisions to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations, including Certification Maintenance Requirements, Airworthiness Limitation Inspections, Fuel System Limitation Items, and Life Limited Items.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2019-0286R2

Jul 22, 2025

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Front Cases — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0286R2 addresses the removal from service of low pressure compressor front cases with specific part and serial numbers installed on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, commonly found on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected parts to ensure engine safety and continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of Trent 1000 engines listed in the associated Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin TRENT 1000 72-AK294.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD 2024-0210R1

Jul 22, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0166

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0166 supersedes the previous directive affecting Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive addresses updated safety and maintenance requirements for these aircraft types to ensure continued airworthiness. It provides revised instructions and compliance measures relevant to operators and maintenance organizations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0075R1

Jul 21, 2025

Flight Controls / Landing Gear / Oxygen / Pneumatic - Part(s) Installation

Flight Controls / Landing Gear / Oxygen / Pneumatic - Part(s) Installation is a regulatory document concerning the installation of parts related to flight controls, landing gear, oxygen systems, and pneumatic systems on the Airbus A321 aircraft. The document addresses specific installation requirements to ensure airworthiness and safety compliance for this aircraft type.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0155

Jul 21, 2025

Fuel — Fuel Pump Set and Drainer Assembly / Copper Sealing — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0155 is issued for Stemme S12 powered sailplanes, addressing a fuel leak issue related to the fuel pump set and drainer assembly copper sealing rings. The directive mandates replacement of the affected copper sealing rings with improved FKM (Viton®) sealing rings to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Stemme Ag S12

EASA AD 2025-0157

Jul 21, 2025

Fuel — Wing Fuel Tank Hose — Inspections / Replacement / Modification; Placards And Markings — Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0157 addresses inspection, replacement, and modification requirements for the wing fuel tank hose on Schempp-Hirth Ventus-3M powered sailplanes with serial numbers 031 MP through 253 MP equipped with optional wing fuel tanks. It also mandates the installation of placards and markings related to this component. The directive targets the fuel line hose NW 7.3x3-3E ECO DIN73379-1 and introduces an improved fuel line hose M16FT862 as a replacement part.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes

EASA AD 2025-0156

Jul 21, 2025

Placards and Markings — Modification / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

The document titled "Placards and Markings — Modification / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment" applies to the EXTRA AEROBATIC AIRCRAFT GmbH EXTRA NG aircraft. It addresses updates related to placards, markings, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual for this specific aerobatic aircraft model. The amendment ensures that the aircraft's documentation and physical markings comply with current regulatory and safety standards.

Other
  • Extra Aerobatic Aircraft Gmbh EXTRA NG