EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB CASA-2025-09

Jul 14, 2025

Pilot Cyclic Stick Tube Cracking

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2025-09 is a safety alert addressing pilot cyclic stick tube cracking on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 206, 407, and 427 helicopters. The alert highlights reports of fatigue cracks in the pilot cyclic stick tube, particularly part number 206-001-342-101, with a focus on the Bell 407 model where excessive force during control checks causes stress fractures. The document informs operators and maintainers about the issue and references Bell Alert Service Bulletins for inspection and corrective actions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Bell 206
  • Bell 427

EASA AD 2025-0149

Jul 14, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0235

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0149 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting PZL W-3A and PZL W-3AS model helicopters. It addresses engine vibration issues related to the main gearbox parts P/N 64.21.3000 and P/N 64.21.4000. The directive mandates inspections and measurements to detect potential unsafe conditions that could lead to fire and loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2025-0147

Jul 11, 2025

Ice and Rain Protection — Air Intake Heating Electrical System — Check / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0147 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters, addressing the ice and rain protection system specifically the air intake heating electrical system. It mandates repetitive inspections of engine air intake electrical connectors and a one-time inspection for bonding strap presence on certain helicopters to prevent potential fire hazards. This directive applies to all serial numbers of AW189 helicopters and references Leonardo Alert Service Bulletin 189-408.

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

EASA AD 2025-0148

Jul 11, 2025

Main Rotor — Swashplate Duplex Bearing — Inspection

The document titled 'Main Rotor — Swashplate Duplex Bearing — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the inspection of the swashplate duplex bearing on LEONARDO S.p.A. helicopters, specifically models A109 and A119. It addresses maintenance requirements to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by focusing on a critical component of the main rotor system.

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

EASA AD 2025-0145-E

Jul 10, 2025

Flight Controls — Foot Control Pedal Assembly / Countershaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0145-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the foot control pedal assembly countershaft on Evektor SportStar RTC aeroplanes, serial numbers up to 2025 2308 inclusive. It mandates inspection of specific foot control pedal countershaft parts identified by part numbers S4 72-01 01, S4 72-01 02, S4 70-02-01, and S4 70-02-02. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these components to prevent potential safety hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Evektor, Spol. S R.O. SportStar RTC

EASA AD 2025-0146-E

Jul 10, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0278

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0146-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L, L1, L2, and EC 225 LP models. It addresses the inspection and possible replacement of the emergency sea anchor pin, part numbers 704A42695001 and 704A42695002, due to reported corrosion issues. The directive mandates inspections to prevent potential anchor failure that could lead to rotor damage and loss of helicopter control.

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

EASA AD 2025-0144

Jul 9, 2025

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0144 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of low pressure compressor blades on Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 700 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific low pressure compressor blade part numbers to detect potential blade release issues. It applies to all serial numbers of RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60 engines.

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

EASA AD CF-2025-36

Jul 9, 2025

Fuselage, Stabilizers, Wings, Exhaust System

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-36 addresses structural inspections for Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 through 5665. This directive mandates detailed inspections of the fuselage, stabilizers, wings, and exhaust system components to detect cracks that could lead to structural failure. The inspections involve specific non-destructive testing procedures outlined in the CH 604 Non-Destructive Testing Manual.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)

EASA AD CF-2025-35

Jul 9, 2025

Levelling and Weighing — Aft Moveable Ballast Box Assembly Door Hinge Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-35 addresses a safety issue on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, serial number 65011 and subsequent, equipped with ballast kit Part Number SLS-706-201-001. The directive concerns failure of the aft movable ballast box assembly door hinge, which could lead to ballast weights escaping and damaging the tail rotor. This AD mandates removal and modification of the affected ballast box assembly to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)

EASA AD 2025-0143

Jul 8, 2025

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Blades — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0143 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement of low pressure compressor blades on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine models installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It applies to specific affected blades identified by part and serial numbers in Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin TRENT 1000 72-AK965 Revision 3. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of these blades to ensure continued airworthiness.

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

EASA AD CF-2025-32

Jul 7, 2025

Empennage Structure — Vertical Stabilizer Top End Cap Assembly Cracking

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-32 addresses cracking in the vertical stabilizer top end cap assembly on Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters with specific serial numbers. This directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected parts to ensure structural integrity and flight safety. It applies to helicopters equipped with part number SLS-030-701-125 and introduces a new machined top end cap assembly part number SLS-704-701-101.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)

EASA AD 2025-0140

Jul 7, 2025

Flight Controls — Rudder Drive Plate — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0140 is issued for Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co.KG sailplanes, specifically the GROB G 103 series including TWIN II, TWIN II ACRO, TWIN III, TWIN III ACRO, and TWIN III SL models. This directive addresses inspection and modification requirements for the rudder drive plate to prevent corrosion-related structural integrity issues. It mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness of the affected rudder assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Fiberglas Technik R. Lindner Grob Sailplanes

EASA AD CF-2025-31

Jul 7, 2025

Navigation — Radio Altimeter System — Introduction of a Radio Frequency Filter to Decrease Risk of Interference from 5G C-Band Wireless Telecommunication Service on the Radio Altimeter System When Operating in Canada

Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-31 titled 'Navigation — Radio Altimeter System — Introduction of a Radio Frequency Filter to Decrease Risk of Interference from 5G C-Band Wireless Telecommunication Service on the Radio Altimeter System When Operating in Canada' mandates modifications for MHI RJ Aviation ULC aeroplanes, including models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive addresses potential interference risks to radio altimeters caused by 5G C-Band wireless telecommunication services in Canada. It requires installation of radio frequency filters on radio altimeters to mitigate these risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

EASA AD 2025-0141

Jul 7, 2025

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Limitations and Normal Procedures Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0141 is an amendment concerning Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with integrated avionics Helionix version 11 or later. The directive addresses a critical issue where the rotor speed sensor failure is not correctly indicated during flight, potentially leading to undetected damage to rotor and drive system components. This AD mandates updates to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to include new limitations and procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD CF-2025-34

Jul 7, 2025

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Pitch Link Assembly Improper Washer Installation

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-34 addresses an issue with the tail rotor pitch link assembly on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 65464, 65465, 65467 through 65471, 65473, 65477, 65481, 65483, 65485, 65487 through 65489, 65517, 65553, 65571, 65572, 65575, and 65578. The directive mandates inspection and correction of improper washer installation in the tail rotor pitch link assembly to prevent potential failure. This AD is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427 and becomes effective on 2025-07-17.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)

EASA AD CF-2025-33

Jul 7, 2025

Wing — Wing Access Panels with Un-trimmed Stiffeners and/or Reduced Thickness

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-33 addresses wing access panels with un-trimmed stiffeners and/or reduced thickness on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8 series aircraft, including models 102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, 314, and 315. The directive focuses on ensuring the right-hand wing access panel stiffener is properly trimmed and that access panels of correct thickness are installed to prevent potential fuel tank ignition risks. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8

EASA AD 2021-0008R1-CN

Jul 2, 2025

CANCELLED: Propellers — Rotary Control Unit Fastening Screws — Re-tightening

The document titled CANCELLED: Propellers — Rotary Control Unit Fastening Screws — Re-tightening is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no such propellers are currently in civil service, and therefore no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to relevant military authorities and design approval holders.

Other
  • Ratier-Figeac FH385
  • Ratier-Figeac FH386

EASA AD US-2025-11-09

Jul 1, 2025

Fire Protection - Engine Fire Extinguisher System - Functional Test / Inspections / New Airworthiness Limitations

The Fire Protection - Engine Fire Extinguisher System - Functional Test / Inspections / New Airworthiness Limitations is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for Textron Aviation, Inc. Model 560 and 560XL airplanes. It addresses mis-wired fire extinguisher bottles that may fail to activate during an engine or auxiliary power unit (APU) fire. The directive mandates functional testing, inspection of fire extinguisher wiring identification, and updates to inspection programs with new airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 560
  • Textron Aviation 560XL

EASA AD US-2025-11-07

Jul 1, 2025

Main Rotor Drive - Clutch Shaft Forward Yoke - Inspection / Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2025-11-07 is a final rule addressing Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. It mandates inspections and possible replacements of the main rotor drive clutch shaft forward yoke and flex plate assembly to detect fatigue cracking and prevent unsafe conditions. This directive updates previous requirements to clarify inspection procedures and introduces a specific paint remover option for alternative inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)

EASA AD 2025-0138

Jul 1, 2025

Oxygen — Chemical Oxygen Generators — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0138 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain chemical oxygen generators installed in these aircraft due to issues with the clamp holding the oxygen generator in place. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350