EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2024-13-05

Nacelles / Pylons - Left and Right Engine Inlet Cowl Assembly / Engine Anti-Ice Duct Seals - Inspection / Records Check

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-13-05 addresses all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It responds to reports of heat damage around the engine anti-ice duct seals in the engine inlet cowl assemblies, requiring inspections and repairs to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive mandates records checks, seal replacements, damage repairs, and prohibits installation of certain engine inlets under unsafe conditions.

Aug 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2024-0167

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0082

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0167 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines, commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor 1 blades, part number KH21559, to detect cracks and prevent potential engine failures. This AD updates previous requirements to enhance inspection procedures and corrective actions.

Aug 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2024-0168

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0116

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0168 is issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, and L2 models to address a safety issue with the main rotor swashplate assembly. The directive mandates modifications to the rotor shaft and swashplate assemblies to prevent failure of the scissors link caused by seized ball joint-cups. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Aug 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA AD CF-2024-12R1

Landing Gear — Uncommanded Steering Due to Nosewheel Steering Potentiometer Universal Coupling Setscrew Failure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-12R1 addresses uncommanded steering issues caused by failure of the nosewheel steering potentiometer universal coupling setscrews on Bombardier CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft models. This directive mandates replacement of the coupling setscrews and updates maintenance procedures to prevent runway excursions due to steering malfunctions. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Bombardier Challenger aircraft.

Aug 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier Challenger CL-600-1A11Bombardier Challenger CL-600-2A12Bombardier Challenger CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2024-0166

Rotors — Main Rotor Blade Attachment Bolts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0166 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor blade attachment bolts on PZL W-3A and W-3AS helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of bolts with Part Number 37.21.000.50.00 for corrosion and damage, with repair or replacement as necessary. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of these critical bolts which could lead to loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of helicopter control.

Aug 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3APZL W-3AS

EASA AD US-2024-16-06

Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Spar - Inspection / Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-16-06 addresses Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes equipped with Wipaire, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01795CH. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of both forward and rear horizontal stabilizer spars for cracks, replacement of any cracked or damaged spars, installation of bathtub fittings, and reporting of inspection results to the FAA. It aims to prevent structural failure of the horizontal tail that could lead to loss of airplane control.

Aug 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Tractor AT-600Air Tractor AT-800Air Tractor AT-802Air Tractor AT-802A

EASA AD 2024-0165

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 / Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0165 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 for Airbus A310 aeroplanes, including models A310-203, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-203C, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive updates the safe life airworthiness limitation items to ensure continued airworthiness compliance. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A310 models.

Aug 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A310

EASA AD 2017-0204R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0204R1 is an amendment concerning Airbus A300 aeroplanes, all certified models and serial numbers. It addresses time limits and maintenance checks related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in the Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 02. The directive ensures mandatory compliance with updated airworthiness limitations to maintain continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Aug 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300

EASA AD 2024-0164

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0164 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It updates the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items in the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Revision 03. This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance limitations to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD BR-2024-08-01

SUPERSEDED BY ANAC BRAZIL AD 2025-04-02

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2024-08-01 is issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and applies to all Embraer S.A. ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 aircraft, regardless of serial number. The directive addresses a critical failure in the MAU 3B and MAU 1A avionics units that can lead to loss of normal braking during landing, posing a safety risk. It mandates revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) procedures to mitigate this risk.

Aug 20, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Embraer ERJ 190-300Embraer ERJ 190-400

EASA AD 2024-0163

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0121

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0163 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, Variation 12.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance limitations.

Aug 20, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2024-0162

Wings — Main Landing Gear Support Rib 5 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0162 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the main landing gear support Rib 5 on Airbus A300 series aeroplanes, including models A300B4-203, A300B4-2C, A300C4-203, A300F4-203, A300B4-603, A300B4-605R, A300B4-622, A300B4-622R, A300C4-620, A300F4-605R, and A300F4-608ST. The directive mandates a one-time special detailed inspection of critical spotfaces on the main landing gear support Rib 5 lower flange to detect potential cracking issues. This AD applies to aircraft with specific modifications embodied in service or production and excludes certain part numbers and post-modification configurations.

Aug 20, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300B4-203Airbus A300B4-2CAirbus A300C4-203Airbus A300F4-203Airbus A300B4-603Airbus A300B4-605RAirbus A300B4-622Airbus A300B4-622RAirbus A300C4-620Airbus A300F4-605RAirbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2024-0161

Wings — Centre Wing Box Fasteners — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0161 is issued for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates the replacement of centre wing box fasteners and the application of additional head nut cap protection at the front and rear spar areas. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by addressing a potential unsafe condition related to fastener rotation and clamping loss.

Aug 19, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2024-0160

Main Rotor — Mast — Inspection

The document titled 'Main Rotor — Mast — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the inspection of the main rotor mast on AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It provides specific instructions for inspecting this critical component to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive targets operators and maintenance organizations responsible for these helicopter types.

Aug 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2024-0159

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0159 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically models ATR 72-101, 72-102, 72-201, 72-202, 72-211, 72-212, and 72-212A in post-MOD 2510 configuration. This directive updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating new and more restrictive tasks from the ATR 72 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 22.3. It applies to all serial numbers covered under EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.084.

Aug 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72-101ATR 72-102ATR 72-201ATR 72-202ATR 72-211ATR 72-212ATR 72-212A

EASA SIB 2024-09

Adherence to Operational Limitations for Non-Aerobatic General Aviation Aircraft

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-09 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the adherence to operational limitations for all types of non-aerobatic General Aviation (GA) aircraft. It highlights concerns about some non-aerobatic GA aeroplanes being operated beyond their certified flight envelopes and warns against performing aerobatic maneuvers on aircraft not certified for such operations. The bulletin also notes the presence of misleading public information regarding the aerobatic capabilities of certain ultralight or similarly styled aircraft.

Aug 15, 2024
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2024-0158

Lights — Emergency Power Supply Unit Battery Pack — Life Limit Implementation / Functional Check

The document titled 'Lights — Emergency Power Supply Unit Battery Pack — Life Limit Implementation / Functional Check' is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation, and the content is provided by EASA solely for information to military authorities and design approval holders. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own ADs applicable to their registered aircraft.

Aug 15, 2024
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2024-14-04

Turbine Engine Compressor Section - Low-Pressure Compressor 1st-Stage Integrally Bladed Rotor - Replacement

The Turbine Engine Compressor Section - Low-Pressure Compressor 1st-Stage Integrally Bladed Rotor - Replacement is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all International Aero Engines, LLC Model PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127G1A-JM, PW1127G1B-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133G-JM, and PW1133GA-JM engines. It addresses an unsafe condition caused by fractures in the low-pressure compressor 1st-stage integrally bladed rotor (IBR-1) that led to an in-flight shutdown on an Airbus A320neo powered by these engines. The directive mandates removal and replacement of affected LPC key washers and IBR-1 parts and installation of inlet guide vane spacers to prevent recurrence.

Aug 15, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400Airbus A320neo

EASA AD G-2024-0003

[Correction] Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment / Implementation

Correction Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment / Implementation is a UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2024-0003 addressing the Jetstream 4100 series aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Airworthiness Limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Jetstream 41 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Revisions 45 and 46. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating inspection requirements and life limits for critical components.

Aug 14, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 4100BAE Systems Jetstream 4100

EASA AD 2024-0157

Flight Controls — Outer Aileron — Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction / Landing Gear — Remote Brake Control Unit / Main Wheel Tie Bolt / Steering Control — Master Minimum Equipment List Restriction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0157 is issued for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, addressing updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) related to flight controls, landing gear, and steering control systems. This directive mandates revisions to specific MMEL items to ensure compliance with certification requirements and maintain airworthiness. The affected components include the outer aileron actuators and pressure sensors, remote brake control unit, main wheel tie bolt, and steering control.

Aug 14, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350