EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2024-17-02

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement is a regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement requirements for the tailboom attachment on certain aircraft fuselages. The document outlines procedures to ensure structural integrity and safety of the tailboom attachment area. It applies to aircraft models equipped with this specific fuselage-tailboom configuration.

Oct 31, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210

EASA AD US-2024-18-07

Equipment / Furnishings - Support Brackets of the Air Conditioning Outlet Extrusions between Body Station 360 and BS 907 - Inspections / Modification

The document titled 'Equipment / Furnishings - Support Brackets of the Air Conditioning Outlet Extrusions between Body Station 360 and BS 907 - Inspections / Modification' is a regulatory directive addressing the inspection and modification requirements for support brackets of air conditioning outlet extrusions on certain aircraft. It focuses on ensuring the structural integrity and proper functioning of these components to maintain air conditioning system reliability. The document does not specify particular aircraft types or engine models affected.

Oct 30, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD US-2024-20-04

Pacific Scientific Company: Rotary Buckle Assemblies - Inspection / Reidentifying / Replacing

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-20-04 supersedes AD 2024-01-11 and applies to all helicopters equipped with certain Pacific Scientific Company rotary buckle assemblies, specifically part numbers 1111475 (all dash numbers) and 1111548-01, manufactured between January 2012 and April 2013 inclusive or with unknown manufacture dates. This directive addresses a manufacturing defect in the screws inside these buckles that could lead to buckle failure and occupant restraint loss. The AD retains previous inspection and replacement requirements, expands applicability, and updates referenced service materials.

Oct 29, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2024-0209

Tail Rotor — Hub Body — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0209 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the tail rotor hub body on Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers and focuses on Part Number C642A0100103, the tail rotor hub body, and its interface with the splined flange. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks and fretting, replacement of affected parts, and a modification involving marking bolts and nuts with red paint.

Oct 28, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD BR-2023-02-01R3

Flight Controls - Aileron Autopilot Servo Mount Clutch Retaining Bolt - Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2023-02-01R3 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to all Embraer S.A. EMB-505 model airplanes. It mandates the replacement of the aileron autopilot servo mount clutch retaining bolt and washer to address corrosion issues that could impair aileron control and affect flight safety. The directive includes detailed compliance intervals and part numbers for replacement components.

Oct 25, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-505 (Phenom 300)Embraer EMB-505

EASA AD 2024-0208

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0030

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0208 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 10 Variation 10.3. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Oct 25, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0125R1

Main Rotor — Rotating Swashplate Yokes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0125R1 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models, addressing inspection requirements for main rotor rotating swashplate yokes with part numbers 332A31-3074-00 and 332A31-3074-01. The directive mandates eddy current inspections to detect cracks caused by Hydrogen Environmental Assisted Cracking in the yoke areas. It applies to all serial numbers except those delivered after 19 June 2024.

Oct 24, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2024-21-01

Wings - Lower Aft Skins, External Doublers and Rear Spar Lower Caps - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-21-01 addresses all Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the lower aft skins, external doublers, and rear spar lower caps on both wings due to reported cracks found during a fuel leak investigation. The inspections aim to detect fuel leaks or structural cracks to maintain airworthiness and safety.

Oct 24, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 717Boeing 717-200

EASA AD CF-2024-35

Communication — Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) — Impact Switch Found Installed in Wrong Direction

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-35 addresses an issue with the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) impact switch installed in the wrong direction on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC (MHIRJ) aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates inspection and correction of the inertia switch installation to ensure proper orientation. This affects all serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Oct 23, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD CF-2024-36

Flight Controls — Primary Flight Control Computer Software Deficiencies

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-36 addresses software deficiencies in the Primary Flight Control Computer (PFCC) affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates updates to the PFCC software to correct erroneous fault messages and improve system robustness. It also requires amendments to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to warn against autopilot engagement during takeoff until the software update is installed.

Oct 23, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2024-0195R1

Engine Fuel & Control — Electronic Engine Control Unit — Software Update; Preference Injector — Non-extinguishing Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0195R1 addresses safety concerns related to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2B2 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 models. The directive mandates software updates to the Electronic Engine Control Unit and introduces requirements for non-extinguishing tests and replacement of the preference injector to prevent engine flame out. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the ARRIUS 2B2 engine.

Oct 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIUS 2Airbus Helicopters EC135

EASA AD 2024-0203

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0203 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models, including the newly certified A321-253NY. The directive mandates the replacement of affected THSA parts identified by serial numbers to ensure continued safe operation of the flight controls. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Oct 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0204

Fuselage — Rivet Holes at Frame 64 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0204 is issued for Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-112, A319-132, A320-214, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-271N. This directive mandates inspection of rivet holes at frame 64 of the fuselage to detect and correct potential fatigue damage. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers listed in the AD's appendix.

Oct 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320

EASA AD US-2024-16-10

Indicating / Recording System - Aeroplane Flight Manual / Display Unit Software Errors - Installation of New Software

The document titled 'Indicating / Recording System - Aeroplane Flight Manual / Display Unit Software Errors - Installation of New Software' is a regulatory communication addressing issues related to software errors in aeroplane flight manual display units. It focuses on the installation of new software to mitigate these errors. The document does not specify particular aircraft types, engine models, or part numbers affected.

Oct 22, 2024
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD 2024-0205

Main Rotor — Rotating Swashplate Yokes — Inspection / Restoration / Service Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP main rotor rotating swashplate yokes, specifically Part Numbers 332A31-3074-00 and 332A31-3074-01. It mandates inspections, restoration, and service life limits to prevent structural failure due to cracking caused by environmental ageing. The directive updates inspection methods and protective paint restoration requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2024-0206-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0018

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0206-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates a one-time inspection of the main rotor rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007, to detect excessive axial play that could compromise helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter.

Oct 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters H160Airbus Helicopters H160-B

EASA AD 2024-0200

Fuselage — Splice Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0200 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of splice fittings at the front windshield side posts on Airbus A330 aeroplanes, specifically models A330-201 through A330-941 with certain manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of affected splice fittings due to a production issue involving incorrect shot peening that may reduce fatigue life. It applies to parts with Part Numbers F531-23024-200 and F531-23024-201 on left-hand and right-hand sides respectively.

Oct 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD BR-2024-10-02

Landing Gear - Nose and Main Landing Gear Down Lock Spring Assemblies - Inspection

The Brazilian Emergency Airworthiness Directive EAD No. 2024-10-02 mandates inspection and potential replacement of nose and main landing gear down lock spring assemblies on EMBRAER EMB-545 and EMB-550 aircraft. This directive targets specific affected parts identified by part numbers and serial identifications to address corrosion and damage risks. It requires compliance to ensure the proper locking and holding of landing gear during critical flight phases.

Oct 21, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-545Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD 2024-0198

Oxygen — Chemical Oxygen Generators — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0198 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of chemical oxygen generators in various Airbus aeroplanes, including models A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340. The directive targets specific oxygen generators with part numbers E63320-00, E63340-00, and E63440-00 that have known activation failures. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Oct 18, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A300