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EASA AD 2025-0010

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

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

EASA AD 2025-0007

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine — Rotor Interstage Seal — Replacement

The document titled 'Engine — High-Pressure Turbine — Rotor Interstage Seal — Replacement' addresses maintenance requirements for the CFM INTERNATIONAL LEAP-1A and LEAP-1C engine models. It provides instructions related to the replacement of the rotor interstage seal in the high-pressure turbine section of these engines. This document is intended to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of aircraft powered by these engines.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1A
CFM International LEAP-1C

EASA AD 2025-0008

Flight Controls — Flight Control Remote Module — Replacement / Life Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0008 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement and life limitation of Flight Control Remote Modules (FCRM) with specific part numbers CA71323-013, CA71323-014, CA71323-015, and CA71323-016. The directive mandates compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P066 to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A350

EASA AD 2021-0282R1

[Correction] Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Head Pitch Change Unit Bearing Spacer — Marking / Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0282R1 is a correction to the original AD addressing the tail rotor head pitch change unit bearing spacer on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It mandates inspections, marking, and checks of specific tail rotor head spider pitch change units to prevent loss of pitch change control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and specifies part numbers 350A33-2030-00, 350A33-2167-00, and 350A33-2167-01.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2025-0002

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor / Variable Inlet Guide Vane — Inspection(s)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0002 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the intermediate pressure compressor variable inlet guide vane (VIGV) on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, commonly installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections of the affected VIGV parts to detect cracking due to high-cycle fatigue. It applies to multiple Trent 1000 engine variants and aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD 2025-0003

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine — Stage 4 and Stage 5 Disks — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0003 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of Low Pressure Turbine Stage 4 and Stage 5 disks on CFM International LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B, and LEAP-1C engines. These engines are installed on aircraft including Airbus A319, A320, A321, Boeing 737-8, 737-8200, 737-9, and COMAC C919. The directive identifies specific affected disk part numbers and serial numbers requiring replacement to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

CFM International LEAP-1A
CFM International LEAP-1C
CFM International LEAP-1B

EASA AD 2025-0004

Flight Controls — Rudder Travel Limitation Unit Logic — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0004 is an airworthiness directive affecting ATR 42-400, ATR 42-500, and various ATR 72 series aeroplanes. It addresses a modification to the rudder travel limitation unit logic to improve flight control safety. The directive applies to aircraft without certain ATR modifications embodied in production and requires specific service bulletin compliance.

Airworthiness Directive

ATR ATR42
ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0006

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0006 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in Temporary Revisions 22.1 and 22.9 of the ATR 72 Time Limits Document. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive

ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2025-0005

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0005 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations as specified in the ATR 42 Time Limits Document Temporary Revision 18.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating maintenance tasks and intervals for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

ATR ATR42

EASA AD 2024-0222

[Correction] Equipment / Furnishings — Equipment Rack Extension Support Rails — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0222 is a corrective directive addressing the modification of equipment rack extension support rails installed on MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters modified by specific Aerolite AG Supplemental Type Certificates. The directive targets certain support tubes and fork fittings associated with equipment rack extensions to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of the MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopter modified by the listed STCs.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117

EASA AD CF-2024-47

Fuselage, Stabilizers, Wings - Lower Wing Plank at the Rear Spar WS 59 to WS 65 Web and/or Flange / VSTAB Front Spar to Frame Attachment Fittings Lower Legs FS 755.00 / Pressure Bulkhead Web between LBL 9 and RBL 9 at FS 409 - Inspections

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-47 issued by Transport Canada mandates inspections and potential repairs for Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft, serial numbers 5301 through 5665. The directive addresses cracks found in critical structural areas including the lower wing plank at the rear spar, vertical stabilizer front spar to frame attachment fittings, and the pressure bulkhead web between specific buttock lines. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring detailed ultrasonic and eddy current inspections.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)

EASA AD 2025-0001

Tail Rotor — Rotor Head Slide of the Control Plate — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0001 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates a one-time inspection of the tail rotor head slide of the control plate to detect corrosion, scores, scratches, or cracks. The directive provides instructions for corrective actions including repair or replacement of affected parts to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD BR-2023-05-02R2

Flight Controls - Aileron Control System Backlash - Inspection

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2023-05-02R2 is an updated regulatory document issued by ANAC addressing the inspection and maintenance of the aileron control system backlash on Embraer ERJ 190-400 aircraft. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of wing aileron bearings and bushings to ensure compliance with safety standards and prevent excessive control system backlash.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD BR-2023-06-01R2

Flight Controls - Aileron Control System Backlash - Inspection

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2023-06-01R2 addresses the inspection and potential replacement of bearings and bushings in the aileron control system backlash on Embraer ERJ 190-300 aircraft. This directive mandates inspections following Embraer Service Bulletin 190E2-27-0027, revision 03, to ensure the aileron control system operates within certification limits and prevents excessive vibration. The AD applies to all Embraer ERJ 190-300 airplanes registered in Brazil.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2024-0252-E

Fuselage – Pylon Reinforcement Fittings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0252-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections and repairs of the left and right pylon reinforcement fittings, part numbers M536A1001231 and M536A1001232, due to reported loose rivets and cracks that could compromise the horizontal stabilizer's structural integrity.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2024-0251-E

Fuel – Wing Fuel Tank Hose – Inspections / Replacement; Placards And Markings – Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0251-E is an emergency directive addressing Ventus-3M powered sailplanes manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, specifically those with serial number 031 MP and above equipped with optional wing fuel tanks. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of the wing fuel tank hose to prevent fuel leakage. It also requires installation of cockpit placards to inform pilots of operational limitations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes

EASA AD 2024-0250

Tail Rotor — Rotor Head Bearing Stack of the Spindle-Sleeve Assembly — Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0250 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J and AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It addresses the tail rotor rotor head bearing stack of the spindle-sleeve assembly by introducing a life limit to prevent fatigue cracks and potential structural failure. The directive mandates replacement of affected bearing stacks to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD CF-2024-44

Auto Flight — Wire Harness Chafing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-44 addresses potential wire harness chafing issues in Bell Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters with specific serial numbers. The directive requires inspections and repairs to prevent wire damage that could cause engine idle commands. This AD is effective from January 2, 2025.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)

EASA AD 2024-0249

Instruments — Warning Unit Emergency Off Switches — Operational Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0249 is an operational check directive targeting the emergency off switches of warning units installed on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB-BK117 helicopter models. It mandates repetitive operational checks of these switches to detect mechanical failures that could lead to engine shutdown or fuel shut-off valve issues. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117