EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD G-2026-0004

Sep 9, 2026

TECHTEST - HR SMITH GROUP - Equipment / Furnishings – Personal Locator Beacon / Emergency Location Transmitter – Inspection

TECHTEST - HR SMITH GROUP - Equipment / Furnishings – Personal Locator Beacon / Emergency Location Transmitter – Inspection is a UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive (G-2026-0004) addressing the inspection and testing of specific Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) and Emergency Location Transmitters (ELT) models 500-32-2Y-G series and 500-32-2Y-H series fitted with battery pack A02787. These devices are installed on various survival equipment used across multiple aircraft types. The directive mandates inspection and built-in testing to ensure the operational reliability of these safety devices.

Airworthiness Directive

All aircraft

EASA AD 2026-0174

Sep 8, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0174 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for CFM INTERNATIONAL CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, and 737-900ER aircraft. This directive updates mandatory life limits and inspection requirements for low pressure turbine rear frames and related engine components. It applies to all serial numbers of specified CFM56-7B engine variants.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International CFM56-7B
Boeing 737-600
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900
Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD US-2026-17-08

Sep 8, 2026

Turbine - High-Pressure Compressor Drum Rotor Disk - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2026-17-08 is a final rule addressing certain Pratt & Whitney Division engines, specifically models PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3. It mandates inspections and possible replacement of high-pressure compressor (HPC) drum rotor disk assemblies due to incorrect shot peening discovered on some parts. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected turbine engines.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney PW4070
Pratt & Whitney PW4080
Pratt & Whitney PW4090

EASA PAD 26-100

Sep 7, 2026

Landing Gear – Nose Landing Gear Retraction Actuator – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-100 is a proposed directive addressing the replacement of Nose Landing Gear (NLG) retraction actuators on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft models. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 variants, including the extended applicability to A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 models. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating replacement of affected parts before exceeding specified time between overhaul intervals.

Proposed AD

Airbus A330
Airbus A340

EASA PAD 26-101

Sep 7, 2026

Landing Gear – Tachometer Wiring Harness – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal Document 26-101 is a proposed airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It addresses a modification related to the landing gear tachometer wiring harness to prevent potential damage and loss of braking function. The directive targets specific manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Proposed AD

Airbus A330841941

EASA AD BR-2026-08-01

Sep 7, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Airworthiness Limitation Section / Maintenance Program - Revision

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2026-08-01 issued by ANAC mandates revisions to the maintenance program for Embraer S.A. ERJ 170 series airplanes, including models ERJ 170-100 and ERJ 170-200 variants. The directive updates airworthiness limitations related to structural inspections, certification maintenance requirements, fuel system limitations, and life-limited items to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer ERJ 170100200

EASA AD G-2026-0005

Sep 7, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2026-0005 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks within the Airworthiness Limitations Section for BAE Systems BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It updates maintenance requirements and introduces additional mandatory modification tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of all models and serial numbers of these aircraft. The directive incorporates new service bulletins and supplements into the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.

Airworthiness Directive

Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146
BAE Systems BAe 146
BAE Systems AVRO 146-RJ

EASA AD US-2026-16-06

Sep 7, 2026

Wings - Lower Outboard Wing Skin - Inspection

The document titled "Wings - Lower Outboard Wing Skin - Inspection" is a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD 2026-16-06) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting certain Boeing 767-300 and 767-300F series airplanes equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing winglets installed under Supplemental Type Certificate ST01920SE. The directive mandates inspections for fatigue cracking in the lower outboard wing skin and requires repairs or modifications as necessary to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 767300300F

EASA AD US-2026-17-02

Sep 7, 2026

Wings - Lower Outboard Wing Skin - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2026-17-02 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates inspections of the lower outboard wing skins due to manufacturing errors and excessive preload forces that may cause fatigue cracks at fastener holes. The directive requires repetitive ultrasonic and detailed inspections of specific wing splice plates and fittings to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2026-0172-E

Sep 4, 2026

Engine Oil – Oil Pump – De-Pairing

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0172-E is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue in Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive targets oil pumps with specific part numbers that have shown non-conformances leading to low oil pressure and potential dual in-flight engine shutdowns. It mandates operational restrictions and maintenance actions to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
Airbus A330

EASA AD 2026-0173-E

Sep 4, 2026

Engine Oil – Oil Pump – De-Pairing

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0173-E is an emergency directive addressing RB211 Trent 800 series engines installed on aircraft such as the Boeing 777. It focuses on the oil pump components, specifically certain part numbers of oil pumps that have been identified as potentially unsafe. The directive mandates operational restrictions and maintenance actions to mitigate the risk of dual in-flight engine shutdowns.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800
Boeing 777

EASA AD 2026-0171

Sep 4, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0171 is an amendment concerning the Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including those modified with Dassault modification M1000 (Falcon 8X). It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Revision 15. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life-limited part replacements.

Airworthiness Directive

Dassault Falcon 7X
Dassault Falcon 8X

EASA SIB 2026-07R1

Sep 3, 2026

EASA Safety Publication Tool – Log of Revisions

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-07R1 is an airworthiness bulletin that updates the log of revisions for the EASA Safety Publications Tool (SPT). It includes changes to the taxonomy such as updates to Type Certificate Holder names and the addition of new aircraft types including the Epic Aircraft LLC E1000 and Pilatus PC12/47G. The bulletin applies to all registered users of the EASA Safety Publications Tool.

Safety Information Bulletin

Epic Aircraft LLC E1000
Pilatus PC12/47G

EASA AD CF-2026-42

Sep 3, 2026

Flight Controls – Elevator Trim-Feel Assembly – Bonding Jumper Interference with Elevator Controls - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-42 is issued by Transport Canada concerning De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T variant) and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 variant) aeroplanes. The directive addresses interference caused by a bonding jumper with the elevator trim-feel assembly, which may restrict elevator control movement. This AD mandates corrective action to prevent potential loss of elevator control during critical flight phases.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada CL-215
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited CL-215-6B11

EASA SIB SAIB-2026-14

Sep 3, 2026

Rudder Control System / Brake

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2026-14 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the potential failure of the rudder pedal arm lower lug on Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. Model SA26, SA226, SA227, and SA227 Commuter Category Series airplanes, commonly known as Merlin, Metro, and Metroliner aircraft. It informs owners, operators, and maintenance technicians about stress corrosion cracking issues discovered in these rudder pedal arms. The bulletin does not mandate regulatory action but provides safety recommendations.

Safety Information Bulletin

Ontic Engineering And Manufacturing, SA226
Ontic Engineering And Manufacturing, SA227
Ontic Engineering And Manufacturing, SA26
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing SA26
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing SA226
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing SA227
Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing SA227 Commuter

EASA AD CF-2026-40

Sep 2, 2026

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – New and Revised Airworthiness Limitations Tasks

Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-40 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates compliance with new and revised airworthiness limitations tasks related to time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive updates the mandatory maintenance requirements for these aircraft models to maintain safety standards.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2026-44

Sep 1, 2026

Engine – High Pressure Turbine – 1st and 2nd-Stage Disks Suspected Material Defect - Replacement

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-44 addresses suspected material defects in the high pressure turbine (HPT) 1st and 2nd-stage disks of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A and PW307D engines. This directive mandates replacement of specific affected HPT disks to prevent uncontained disk failure that could lead to engine and aircraft damage. The directive applies to engines installed on aircraft such as the Airbus A321-231 powered by these engines.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2026-0170

Sep 1, 2026

Engine – Propeller Gearbox – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0170 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of propeller gearboxes installed on certain light sport and general aviation aeroplanes equipped with BRP-Rotax 912 ULS2 engines. The affected aircraft include Evektor SportStar RTC, Tomark Viper SD-4 RTC, Breezer B600, and Czech Aircraft Group PS-28 Cruiser models. The directive mandates inspection for missing oil spray nozzles and securing screws in the propeller gearbox to prevent potential engine oil loss or uncommanded engine shutdown.

Airworthiness Directive

Breezer Aircraft Gmbh & Co. Kg. B600
Czech Sport Aircraft PS-28 Cruiser
Evektor, Spol. S R.O. SportStar RTC
Tomark, S.R.O. Viper SD-4
Evektor SportStar RTC
Tomark Viper SD-4 RTC
Breezer B600
Czech Aircraft Group PS-28 Cruiser

EASA PAD 26-099

Aug 31, 2026

Equipment / Furnishing – Cargo Hook Barrel Nuts and Retainers – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-099 is a proposed directive addressing the inspection of cargo hook barrel nuts and retainers on Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It applies specifically to certain serial numbers of the AW169 model and focuses on structural provision Part Number 6F5310A07112 related to optionally installed cargo hooks. The directive mandates a one-time inspection to verify the correct installation and condition of these components.

Proposed AD

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
Leonardo AW169

EASA AD US-2026-15-02

Aug 31, 2026

Fuel - Lightning Protection for Engine Fuel Feed System - Inspections

Fuel - Lightning Protection for Engine Fuel Feed System - Inspections is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2026-15-02) that applies to all Boeing Company Model 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes equipped with General Electric GE90 series turbofan engines. This AD mandates repetitive detailed inspections and bond resistance measurements of bonding jumpers on the first fuel feed tube near the wing front spar at the main fuel tank penetrations, along with corrective actions and maintenance program revisions to incorporate new airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 777200200LR300ER
Boeing 777F