EASA Regulations &amp; Airworthiness Directives

Engine — High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Disk — Improper Rework

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-08 addresses an unsafe condition involving Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PW545A, PW545B, and PW545C engine high pressure turbine (HPT) disks. The directive targets HPT disks with improper rework that may introduce residual stress, potentially leading to disk failure and engine damage. It mandates removal and replacement of affected disks by specified revised life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545

EASA AD 2025-0036

Equipment / Furnishings — Cargo Hook Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0036 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 350 series. It mandates inspection of the cargo hook assembly, specifically part number 17149-1, installed on AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, and D helicopters. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to the cargo hook's structural integrity.

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EASA AD 2025-0034

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottles — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It addresses the modification of engine fire extinguisher bottles with specific part numbers to ensure continued safety and compliance. The directive mandates replacement or modification of certain fire extinguisher bottles susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.

Airbus A330

EASA AD US-2025-02-13

Fuselage - Forward and Aft Hinge Areas of the Main Deck Cargo Door Cutout - Maintenance Record Check / Inspections

The Federal Register document titled "Fuselage - Forward and Aft Hinge Areas of the Main Deck Cargo Door Cutout - Maintenance Record Check / Inspections" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2025-02-13) issued by the FAA. It applies to certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes, including those modified by VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). The AD addresses cracks found at the main deck cargo door cutout forward and aft hinge attachment holes and mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.

Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2025-02-05

Landing Gear - Outer Cylinders - Replacement

The Federal Register document titled "Landing Gear - Outer Cylinders - Replacement" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2025-02-05) issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747SP, and 747SR variants. The AD addresses a safety issue related to improper inner diameter grinding of landing gear outer cylinders that may cause heat damage to the nose, body, and wing landing gear outer cylinders. This directive mandates the replacement of any affected outer cylinders to ensure continued airworthiness.

Boeing 747

EASA AD 2025-0037

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0118

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0037 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific Airbus modifications embodied. The directive addresses issues related to loss of synchronization between radio management panels, which can result in loss of radio communications, transponder functionality, and standby navigation. It requires amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to include procedures to manage these failures.

Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0035

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0139

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 116830 incorporated in production. The directive addresses issues related to hydraulic engine driven pumps and requires a software update to the Hydraulic Monitoring and Control Application (HMCA) to enhance protection against overheating. This directive is effective from 26 February 2025.

Airbus A350

EASA AD 2025-0030

Superseded by EASA AD 2026-0028

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0028 supersedes previous directives related to Airbus S.A.S. aircraft models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This directive addresses updated safety requirements and maintenance procedures for these aircraft types. It ensures continued airworthiness and compliance with the latest regulatory standards.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0031

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0031 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and mandates compliance with updated Certification Maintenance Requirements. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest Airbus ALS Part 3 Revision 10 maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0032

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 — System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0032 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and mandates compliance with updated system equipment maintenance requirements. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing specific maintenance tasks and life limits.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2025-0033

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0033 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and mandates compliance with Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 Revision 09. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and life limits for fuel system components.

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2025-01-09

Windows - No. 1 Flight Compartment Windows - Replacement

The document titled "Windows - No. 1 Flight Compartment Windows - Replacement" is a regulatory directive concerning the replacement of the primary flight compartment windows on certain aircraft. It addresses the procedures and requirements for replacing these windows to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. Specific aircraft types or engine models affected are not clearly identified in the provided content.

Boeing 787

EASA AD 2025-0028

Feb 7, 2025

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Head — Inspection / Re-identification

The document titled 'Main Rotor — Main Rotor Head — Inspection / Re-identification' applies to the AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND MBB-BK 117 helicopter model. It addresses inspection and re-identification procedures for the main rotor head to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft. The document provides guidance on maintaining the integrity of the main rotor assembly.

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117

EASA AD 2025-0029

Feb 7, 2025

Main Rotor — Swashplate — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0029 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor swashplate on MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters. It specifically targets swashplates with Part Number D623M2050102 and serial numbers up to 0487 inclusive, except those already subjected to a supplementary inspection. The directive mandates a one-time inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation of affected helicopters.

Safety Information Bulletin

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117

EASA SIB CASA-2023-07_02

Feb 5, 2025

Degraded Anti-Skid Performance when Landing on a Contaminated Runway

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2023-07 Issue No. 02 addresses degraded anti-skid performance when landing on contaminated runways for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 series aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The alert highlights the risk of transient locked wheels due to low friction conditions, which can lead to reduced braking effectiveness and directional control issues during landing. It reinforces existing guidance and mitigation measures recommended by Airbus Canada to enhance safety during operations on contaminated surfaces.

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD 2025-0027

Feb 5, 2025

Main Rotor — Swashplate Inner and Outer Ring Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0027 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of main rotor swashplate inner and outer ring bolts on MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters. It applies to swashplates with part number D623M2050102 up to serial number 0503, excluding certain serial numbers and those already inspected and corrected. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of bolts to ensure structural integrity of the swashplate.

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117

EASA AD US-2025-01-06

Feb 5, 2025

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-15-08

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2025-01-06 supersedes AD 2019-14-13 and applies to all Boeing 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. It addresses uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats by requiring identification of seat part and serial numbers, inspections of the horizontal movement system (HMS), and applicable on-condition actions. The directive incorporates updated Boeing and Ipeco service bulletins to include previously omitted seat part numbers.

Boeing 767

EASA AD 2007-0260-CN

Feb 4, 2025

CANCELLED: Engine — Intermediate Pressure Turbine Bearing Oil Feed Tube — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0260-CN cancels the previous directive 2007-0260R1 concerning the inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure turbine bearing oil feed tube on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The cancellation reflects that all affected engines have been modified, eliminating the unsafe condition addressed by the original directive.

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700

EASA AD US-2024-26-02

Feb 4, 2025

Pacific Scientific Company: Rotary Buckle Assemblies - Inspection / Replacement

Pacific Scientific Company: Rotary Buckle Assemblies - Inspection / Replacement is a regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement requirements for rotary buckle assemblies manufactured by Pacific Scientific Company. The document focuses on ensuring the continued airworthiness and safety of aircraft equipped with these specific rotary buckle assemblies. It applies to operators and maintenance organizations responsible for aircraft using these components.