EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0111

Reciprocating Engine — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0111 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines and Continental Aerospace Technologies. It applies to all engine types and models listed in the referenced Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS), except those manufactured or overhauled after 18 July 2004. The directive mandates compliance with corrective actions originally specified in Transport Canada Civil Aviation AD CF-2005-40.

Jun 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtContinental Aerospace Technologies, 6-285Continental Aerospace Technologies, A-65Continental Aerospace Technologies, C-115Continental Aerospace Technologies, C-125Continental Aerospace Technologies, C145Continental Aerospace Technologies, C75Continental Aerospace Technologies, C85Continental Aerospace Technologies, C90Continental Aerospace Technologies, C90 (RR)Continental Aerospace Technologies, E165Continental Aerospace Technologies, E185Continental Aerospace Technologies, GO-300Continental Aerospace Technologies, GTSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-240Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-346Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, IOF-240Continental Aerospace Technologies, LIO-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, LIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-200Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-200 (RR)Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-240Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300 (RR)Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOL-550Lycoming Engines AEIO-540Lycoming Engines AEIO-580Lycoming Engines GO-435Lycoming Engines GO-480Lycoming Engines GSO-480Lycoming Engines HO-360Lycoming Engines IGSO-480Lycoming Engines IGSO-540Lycoming Engines IO-360Lycoming Engines IO-540Lycoming Engines IO-580Lycoming Engines IO-720Lycoming Engines IVO-540Lycoming Engines LO-360Lycoming Engines LTIO-540Lycoming Engines LTO-360Lycoming Engines O-235Lycoming Engines O-290Lycoming Engines O-320Lycoming Engines O-340Lycoming Engines O-350Lycoming Engines O-360Lycoming Engines O-435Lycoming Engines O-540Lycoming Engines TIGO-541Lycoming Engines TIO-360Lycoming Engines TIO-540Lycoming Engines TIO-541Lycoming Engines TO-360Lycoming Engines TVO-435Lycoming Engines VO-435Lycoming Engines VO-540

EASA AD 2024-0112-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0186

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0112-E is an emergency directive addressing cracked engine mounts on ELIXIR aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of ELIXIR aircraft equipped with engine mounts having Part Number PRD-00094440. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and possible replacement of affected engine mounts to maintain structural integrity and flight safety.

Jun 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtElixir Aircraft ElixirELIXIR

EASA AD US-2024-10-15

Powerplant - Engine Mounts - Inspection / Repair / Revision of Aircraft Maintenance Manual

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-10-15 addresses certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. This directive mandates inspection and repair of engine mount hardware due to a reported failure of a rear engine mount that caused visible engine misalignment. It also requires revising the aircraft maintenance manual to update procedures for engine removal and installation.

Jun 11, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIGulfstream GVII-G500Gulfstream GVII-G600

EASA AD 24-039

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 24-039 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive concerning the replacement of Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) brackets with part number A0861 on Airbus aircraft. The withdrawal follows Airbus's further analysis confirming that the existing ELT bracket installation does not present any unsafe condition or risk to the airplane structure or essential systems due to heat or fire.

Jun 10, 2024
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321Airbus

EASA AD CF-2024-19

Flight Controls — Pitch-up on Landing When Using Thrust Reversers in Partial Flap Configurations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-19 addresses a pitch-up issue on landing when using thrust reversers in partial flap configurations for Bombardier Inc. aircraft models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. The directive mandates revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) procedures to mitigate the risk of tail strikes during landing. This AD applies to specific serial number ranges of these Challenger series aircraft.

Jun 7, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD CF-2024-21

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2025-10

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-21 addresses flammability non-compliance issues in Environmental Control System (ECS) ducts installed on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive identifies certain ECS ducts made with non-compliant material APF1180-7781 that fail flammability requirements and mandates inspection and retrofit actions. It also prohibits installation of affected ECS ducts without fire-resistant sleeve assemblies.

Jun 7, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2024-0109-CN

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Tail Rotor Control Tube — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0109-CN is a cancellation notice affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB206A helicopters. It cancels the previous Registro Aeronautico Italiano AD 69-20 Revision 1, which required inspections and replacements of the tail rotor control tube assembly, part number 206-001-021-9. The directive confirms that the unsafe condition related to wear on the tail rotor control tube no longer exists due to incorporation of required actions into scheduled maintenance.

Jun 6, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB206Leonardo AB206A

EASA AD CF-2024-20

Fuel — Engine Feed Check Valve Failures

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-20 addresses fuel engine feed check valve failures affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates replacement of left and right engine feed check valves to prevent fuel imbalance and potential loss of fuel flow. It also prohibits dispatching aircraft with either left or right fuel AC boost pump inoperative to mitigate safety risks.

Jun 6, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2024-0110

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0239

EASA Airworthiness Directive SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0239 applies to Airbus Helicopters SA/AS 365 and EC 155 models. This directive has been officially superseded by EASA AD 2025-0239, indicating that the previous requirements or instructions are no longer current for these helicopter types. Operators should refer to the newer directive for the latest airworthiness requirements.

Jun 6, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155

EASA AD 2024-0108

Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Analysis / Inspection

The Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Analysis / Inspection document is an informational advisory related to the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no official EASA Airworthiness Directive exists. This document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own airworthiness directives regarding bleed air leakage detection systems on the Airbus A400M.

Jun 4, 2024
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2024-0107

Equipment / Furnishings — Medical Equipment Support — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0107 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of medical equipment support assemblies installed on MBB-BK117 D-2 and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA STC 10051018. The directive targets specific part numbers of the medical equipment support assemblies manufactured by MECAER AVIATION GROUP VIP Interiors to prevent potential detachment during flight. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and occupant safety.

Jun 3, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117MBB-BK117 D-2MBB-BK117 D-3

EASA AD 2024-0106

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0199

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion and cracking issues found on broadband antenna adapter plates and related components installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

May 31, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0091R1

Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Limitations — Amendment / Auto Flight — New Flight Guidance Standard — Modification

The document titled Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Limitations — Amendment / Auto Flight — New Flight Guidance Standard — Modification applies to AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It introduces modifications to the aircraft flight manual sections related to auto flight systems by incorporating a new flight guidance standard. This amendment ensures that operators of these Airbus aircraft have updated procedural and operational information reflecting the latest auto flight system capabilities.

May 30, 2024
OtherFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0105

Fuselage — Potable and Waste Water Service Panels — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0105 is issued for Airbus A319 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, and A319-133, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied. The directive addresses modifications to the fuselage potable and waste water service panels to ensure structural integrity. It mandates compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1517 to correct identified fatigue issues.

May 30, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319

EASA AD CF-2024-18

Rotors Flight Control — Cyclic Stick Tube Cracking

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-18 addresses cracking in the cyclic stick tube assembly on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters with specific serial numbers and part numbers 206-001-342-101 or 206-001-342-101FM. The directive mandates revisions to the Interior and Prestart Check procedures and requires inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair or replace cracked cyclic stick tubes. This AD aims to prevent in-flight failure of the cyclic stick tube and potential loss of helicopter control.

May 30, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 407Bell Textron Canada Limited 407

EASA AD BR-2024-05-09R1

Main Landing Gear Locking-Stay Bracket Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Emergency Airworthiness Directive E2024-05-09R01 mandates inspection and possible replacement of the main landing gear locking-stay bracket assembly on Embraer S.A. ERJ170-100 and ERJ170-200 airplanes, serial numbers 1700002 through 17000964. The directive addresses potential failure due to incorrect installation of self-locking nuts during maintenance, which could lead to uncommanded landing gear retraction and loss of directional control.

May 29, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ170-100Embraer ERJ170-200

EASA AD CF-2024-14

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official EASA position regarding various foreign Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to potential 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference affecting aircraft equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. It specifically references foreign ADs such as FAA AD 2023-10-02, which applies to all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radar altimeters. EASA concludes that these foreign ADs are not eligible for adoption under its regulations.

May 29, 2024
Agency DecisionSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD CF-2024-15

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official EASA position regarding various foreign Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to potential 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference affecting aircraft equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. It specifically references foreign ADs issued by authorities such as the FAA, Transport Canada Civil Aviation, and ANAC Brazil, which apply to multiple transport and commuter category airplanes, including those not designed by those authorities. EASA concludes that these foreign ADs are not eligible for adoption under its regulations.

May 29, 2024
OpinionSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2024-07-01

Propellers - Auxiliary Motor and Pump - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-07-01 addresses Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 14SF-7, 14SF-15, and 14SF-23 propellers installed on aircraft including De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8 series. This directive mandates the replacement of a specific auxiliary motor and pump to prevent in-flight failure to feather the propeller. It also prohibits the installation of the affected auxiliary motor and pump part number on these propellers.

May 29, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHamilton Sundstrand 14SFDe Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8

EASA AD 2023-0111R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0104

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0111R1 is an updated safety directive addressing issues with the high pressure valve (HPV) clips on Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), and inspection or replacement of HPV clips to prevent potential duct bursts and loss of aircraft control. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A330 models.

May 28, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941