EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2025-0117

May 19, 2025

Fuselage — Bracket Supporting Flap Shaft Catcher — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0117 is an airworthiness directive addressing the Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the fuselage bracket supporting the flap shaft catcher to detect incorrect installation that could cause misalignment and potential flap surface detachment. The directive applies to affected left-hand and right-hand side brackets identified by part numbers V5393528020000 and V5393528020100.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2025-0116

May 19, 2025

Main Rotor — Swashplate Assembly — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0116 is issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, and L2 models, addressing the main rotor swashplate assembly. The directive mandates modifications to the swashplate assembly to prevent failure of the scissors link caused by ball joint-cups assembly seizure. This AD ensures continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected helicopters.

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

EASA AD 2025-0115

May 16, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Fuselage / Belly Fairing Mounted Emergency Evacuation Escape Slides — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0115 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides installed on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific slide parts with part numbers 103004-xxx, 103007-xxx, and 103008-xxx, focusing on those affected by adhesive degradation and seam failures. It mandates inspections, pressure testing, and replacement of affected slides to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2025-0109

May 16, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0117

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0109 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates inspection of the fuselage bracket supporting the flap shaft catcher to detect incorrect installation that could lead to flap surface detachment. This AD applies to certain left-hand and right-hand side brackets identified by part numbers V5393528020000 and V5393528020100.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD US-2025-07-10

May 15, 2025

Engine Controls - Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System - Dispatch Prohibition; Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) Integrated Circuit Microprocessor - Replacement; Electronic Engine Control FADEC - Software Upgrade

The document titled "Engine Controls - Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System - Dispatch Prohibition; Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) Integrated Circuit Microprocessor - Replacement; Electronic Engine Control FADEC - Software Upgrade" is a final rule Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA affecting General Electric Company Model GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B engines. It addresses unsafe conditions related to engine thrust control and FADEC microprocessor degradation by mandating operational restrictions, hardware replacements, and software upgrades.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GE90

EASA AD 2025-0114

May 15, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Lavatory Floor Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0114 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It addresses inspection requirements for lavatory floor fittings installed in SAFRAN D/E and L/M, S/T, Hs/Ks lavatories to detect corrosion and prevent potential detachment of lavatory modules. The directive mandates repetitive general visual inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD US-2025-09-12

May 15, 2025

Fuselage - Seat Tracks above the Electronics Equipment Bays - Inspection

Fuselage - Seat Tracks above the Electronics Equipment Bays - Inspection is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses water leakage from the potable water system causing water ingress into the electronics equipment bays due to missing or improperly installed sealant, moisture barrier tape, or tape dams above the seat tracks. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD 2025-0111

May 14, 2025

Fuselage — Service Door Stop Fitting Hole — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0111 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes, addressing inspection and repair requirements for the fuselage service door stop fitting holes at fuselage frames 16 and 20. This directive mandates repetitive rototest inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It applies to both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) variants with specific applicability exceptions.

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

EASA AD 2025-0110

May 14, 2025

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Front Box, Centre Box and Front Spar Web — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0110 is an airworthiness directive affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the horizontal stabilizer front box, centre box, front spar web, and related structural components to detect loose fasteners and cracks. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in ATR service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0112-E

May 14, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0220

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0112-E is an emergency directive affecting all serial numbers of DG-1000T powered sailplanes. It addresses a critical safety issue involving propeller separation due to failure of the damper element rubber. The directive prohibits operation of the powerplant and mandates specific placard installations and flight manual amendments to mitigate the risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-1000

EASA AD CF-2025-14R1

May 13, 2025

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions when Operating in Canada due to 3.45 to 3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) Wireless Broadband Interference

Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-14R1 titled 'Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions when Operating in Canada due to 3.45 to 3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) Wireless Broadband Interference' applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive addresses restrictions on operating under certain MEL items due to potential interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband affecting radio altimeter performance. It aims to ensure safe operation within Canadian airspace considering the 5G spectrum environment.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD CF-2025-26

May 13, 2025

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations (ALI) — New/Revised Tasks

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-26 addresses new and revised Airworthiness Limitations (ALI) tasks for MHI RJ Aviation ULC aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance requirements related to structural inspections and safe life components. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by enforcing stricter inspection intervals and tasks.

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

EASA AD US-2025-09-11

May 12, 2025

Flight Controls - Elevator Surfaces in Trailing Edge Down (TED) Position - Revision of Airplane Flight Manual

The Flight Controls - Elevator Surfaces in Trailing Edge Down (TED) Position - Revision of Airplane Flight Manual is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing Model DC-9 series airplanes including DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and earlier DC-9-10 through DC-9-50 series airplanes. This directive addresses the risk of elevator surfaces becoming jammed in the trailing edge down position during takeoff. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include procedures confirming elevator functionality prior to flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing DC-9
  • Boeing MD-88

EASA SIB 2011-15R3

May 8, 2025

ADS-B Out, Mode S and Mode C Transponder Systems: Ground Testing

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2011-15R3 titled 'ADS-B Out, Mode S and Mode C Transponder Systems: Ground Testing' provides guidance for owners, operators, and design approval holders of aircraft equipped with Secondary Surveillance Radar Mode S, ADS-B Out transmitters, or Mode C transponder systems. It applies to a wide range of aircraft including those certificated under EASA CS 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31HB, VLA, VLR, LSA, and equivalent FAA or JAA requirements. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of accurate ground and flight transponder testing to ensure safe air traffic management operations.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2025-0108

May 8, 2025

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0260

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0108 is an interim safety directive affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models with serial numbers up to 1999. It mandates a one-time inspection of specific ball bearing control system parts, including ball pivots, yaw actuator assemblies, and control rods, to address a reported loss of tail rotor control. The directive requires reporting inspection results to Airbus Helicopters Deutschland to support ongoing investigation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635

EASA AD 2025-0105

May 7, 2025

Aircraft Flight Manual — Derated Take-Off/Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0105 is an amendment concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses limitations related to derated take-off operations by requiring updates to the Airbus A350 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) through specific Temporary Revisions. The directive ensures safe operation by mitigating potential thrust asymmetry issues during critical flight phases.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2025-0104

May 7, 2025

Aircraft Flight Manual — Sections Limitations and Normal Procedures — Amendment; Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment; Pneumatic — High Pressure Valve — Modification / Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Aircraft Flight Manual — Sections Limitations and Normal Procedures — Amendment; Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment; Pneumatic — High Pressure Valve — Modification / Inspection / Replacement' applies to the AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 aircraft. It addresses updates to the aircraft flight manual sections related to limitations and normal procedures, amendments to the master minimum equipment list, and requirements for modification, inspection, or replacement of the pneumatic high pressure valve system.

Other
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2025-0051R1

May 7, 2025

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0051R1 is a regulatory update addressing the replacement of rescue hoist assemblies on various Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo helicopter models, including the H160-B, EC 225 LP, EC 175 B, AS 332 L2, AS 365 N3, EC135, MBB-BK117, AW109SP, AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected hoist assemblies due to potential non-conformant overload clutch assemblies that could lead to hoist failure. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the listed helicopter models and specifies affected part numbers and serviceable part criteria.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters H160
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189

EASA AD 2025-0107

May 7, 2025

Fuselage — Frame 35 / Slidebox Junction — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0107 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 35 and slidebox junction areas to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 161341 or 161511 incorporated during production.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321