EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0242R1

Jan 17, 2025

Flight Controls — Horizontal Tailplane Drive Lower Bearing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0242R1 is a regulatory document addressing the horizontal tailplane drive lower bearing on Standard Cirrus sailplanes manufactured by SCHEMPP-HIRTH Flugzeugbau GmbH. It applies specifically to Standard Cirrus sailplanes with certain serial numbers and mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected lower ball bearings to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Standard Cirrus

EASA AD 2025-0017R1

Jan 17, 2025

Fuselage — Tail Rotor Pylon — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0017R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor pylon fuselage on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates repetitive visual inspections to detect loose rivets and cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the tail rotor pylon. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter and provides guidance on corrective repairs if discrepancies are found.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA SIB SAIB-2025-01

Jan 17, 2025

Hydraulic Power System - Fatigue Failure of Hydraulic Flexible Hoses

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) 2025-01 issued by the FAA addresses fatigue failure of hydraulic flexible hoses in the wheel wells of the main and nose landing gear on Boeing 757 series airplanes. The bulletin provides information on the issue and recommends maintenance actions to prevent loss of the left hydraulic system. This SAIB is informational and does not mandate regulatory action under 14 CFR part 39.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD 2025-0019-E

Jan 16, 2025

Engine / Electrical Power — Internal Generator — Inspection / Replacement of Oil Spray Nozzle

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0019-E is an emergency directive addressing BRP-Rotax 912i, 915i, and 916i series engines installed on various general aviation aeroplanes and powered sailplanes. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the oil spray nozzle assembly, Part Number 456540, and generator stator assemblies to prevent potential engine failures. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Brp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 912 iSc
  • Brp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 915
  • Brp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 916 iSc

EASA AD ISR-I-32-25-01-7

Jan 16, 2025

Nose Landing Gear Actuator to Strut Attachment Pin - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive AD ISR I-32-25-01-7 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel mandates inspection and replacement of the nose landing gear actuator to strut attachment pin on all G100, ASTRA SPX, and ASTRA model aircraft. This directive addresses a safety concern related to the failure of this specific attachment pin. It requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) to include pin life limits.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream (Galp) ASTRA
  • Gulfstream (Galp) G100

EASA AD CF-2025-03

Jan 15, 2025

Indicating / Recording Systems — Unsecured Maintenance Ports

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-03 addresses unsecured maintenance ports on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, including Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000, and Global 6500 variants. This directive mandates the installation of locking features on network interfaces to prevent unauthorized physical access. It applies to specific serial numbers as identified in Bombardier Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-02

Jan 15, 2025

Oxygen — Therapeutic Oxygen Hoses — Inadequate clearance from Electrical Harness

Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-02 addresses inadequate clearance between therapeutic oxygen hoses and electrical harnesses on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 aeroplanes. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential damage that could impair the firewall hydraulic shutoff valve. The affected aircraft include various serial numbers of the BD-700-1A10 Global Express, Global XRS, Global 6000, and Global 6500 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-01

Jan 15, 2025

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — Mid-Life - Airworthiness Limitations (AWL)

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-01 issued by Transport Canada mandates updated time limits and maintenance checks for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models, including Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 6000, Global 5000, and Global 5000 featuring GVFD. This directive addresses mid-life airworthiness limitations as specified in the updated TLMC manual revisions. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with revised inspection intervals and maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD US-2024-25-07

Jan 14, 2025

Engine - Stages 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools - Inspection

The document titled 'Engine - Stages 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools - Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the inspection requirements for compressor rotor spools in engine stages 6 through 10. It addresses specific inspection protocols to ensure the integrity and safety of these engine components. The directive is relevant to aviation professionals involved in engine maintenance and airworthiness compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2025-0018

Jan 14, 2025

Main Rotor – Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0018 is issued for Airbus Helicopters H160-B models concerning the inspection of rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007. This directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect excessive axial play in these bearings to ensure continued safe operation. It applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter and provides detailed inspection intervals and corrective actions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2019-0207R2

Jan 13, 2025

Doors — Passenger / Crew Door Girt Bar Fitting Assemblies - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0207R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the passenger and crew door girt bar fitting assemblies on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, excluding those with Airbus modification 115327. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of affected girt bar fitting assemblies with part numbers V5217170000000 or V5217170000100 to detect potential safety hook jamming issues. It aims to prevent possible failure of passenger door slide deployment during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2025-0014

Jan 13, 2025

Flight Controls — Flap Transmission Shafts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0014 is an airworthiness directive addressing flap transmission shafts inspection for Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1002, 1004 through 3016 inclusive, and 3018. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of the flap transmission shafts to detect chafing and clearance issues that could compromise flap transmission integrity and aircraft control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180

EASA AD US-2024-25-09

Jan 13, 2025

Hydraulic Power - Power Transfer Unit Control Valve - Installation

The document titled "Hydraulic Power - Power Transfer Unit Control Valve - Installation" is a regulatory guideline focusing on the installation procedures and requirements for the power transfer unit control valve within aircraft hydraulic power systems. The document does not specify particular aircraft types, engine models, or part numbers affected. It provides detailed instructions to ensure proper installation and functionality of this critical hydraulic component.

Other
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD 2025-0009

Jan 10, 2025

Doors — Jettisonable Window Mechanism — Lubrication / Operational Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0009 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It addresses issues with the jettisonable window mechanism, specifically requiring lubrication and operational testing of the locking fingers to ensure proper function. This directive aims to maintain safe evacuation capabilities by preventing difficulties in window jettisoning during emergencies.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD US-2024-25-03

Jan 10, 2025

Fuel - Electrical Grounding Receptacles - Inspection

The document titled 'Fuel - Electrical Grounding Receptacles - Inspection' is a regulatory directive focusing on the inspection requirements for electrical grounding receptacles used during fuel operations. It addresses the maintenance and safety checks necessary to ensure proper grounding and prevent static electricity hazards during fueling. The document does not specify particular aircraft types or engine models.

Safety Directive
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII

EASA AD 2025-0011

Jan 10, 2025

Ice and Rain Protection — De-icing System / Pressure Regulator and Shut-Off Valve — Functional Checks

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0011 is an airworthiness directive addressing the Ice and Rain Protection system, specifically the De-icing System Pressure Regulator and Shut-Off Valve (PRSOV) functional checks on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A models. It mandates repetitive functional checks of the PRSOV to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0010

Jan 10, 2025

Powerplant — Engine to Retractable Electric System Pylon Fasteners — Retightening

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0010 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning M&D Flugzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG JS-MD 3 RES sailplanes, specifically serial numbers 3.MD185 through 3.MD209. The directive addresses the retightening of M8 fasteners that attach the engine to the Retractable Electric System (RES) pylon to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • M&D Flugzeugbau JS-MD Single

EASA CZIB 2025-01 R3

Jan 9, 2025

Airspace of the Russian Federation

The document titled Airspace of the Russian Federation is a safety information bulletin issued by EASA concerning the airspace west of longitude 60° East in Russia, including FIR Moscow, Rostov-na Donu, Sankt-Petersburg, Yekatarinburg, and Samara. It warns of significant risks to civil aviation due to the ongoing conflict following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including potential targeting of civil aircraft by Russian air defence systems and GNSS spoofing or jamming. The bulletin applies to all aircraft operating at any altitude or flight level in the affected airspace.

Safety Information Bulletin
All aircraft