EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2024-42

Dec 19, 2024

Main Rotor Drive System — Cracking of Transmission Oil Check Valve

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-42 addresses cracking issues in the transmission oil check valve part number 209-062-520-001 used on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 427 helicopters, serial numbers 56001 through 56084, 58001, and 58002. The directive mandates inspections, measurements, and eventual replacement of affected check valves to prevent transmission failure. It also prohibits installation of affected parts on these helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 427

EASA AD CF-2024-43

Dec 19, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-43 addresses time limits and maintenance checks related to airworthiness limitations for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft. The directive applies to all serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A11.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD 2024-0247

Dec 18, 2024

Flight Controls – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0247 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuators (THSA) that have erroneous accumulated life data in their release certificates. This directive applies to specific THSA parts identified by Collins Aerospace and Airbus documentation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2020-0273-CN

Dec 17, 2024

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Oxygen Supply Solenoid Valve — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0273-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2020-0273 which applied to Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The cancelled directive addressed inspection and replacement requirements for oxygen supply solenoid valves with specific part numbers and manufacturing years. This cancellation applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 and A340 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2024-0246

Dec 17, 2024

Electrical Power — Software and Data Recording System — Upgrade

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0246 is an official regulatory document addressing the electrical power software and data recording system upgrade for Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o. Virus SW 128 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers VSW1280002 to VSW1280117. The directive mandates updates to the system controller software and SD card replacement to ensure accurate high voltage battery state of charge indication.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pipistrel Vertical Solutions D.O.O. Virus SW

EASA AD US-2024-23-03

Dec 17, 2024

Flight Controls - Cruise Thrust Split Monitor (MONFD) of the Autothrottle (A/T) System - Inspection / Replacement

Flight Controls - Cruise Thrust Split Monitor (MONFD) of the Autothrottle (A/T) System - Inspection / Replacement is a regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement procedures for the Cruise Thrust Split Monitor component within the Autothrottle system. The document aims to ensure the proper functioning of the autothrottle system to maintain safe flight operations. Specific affected aircraft types, engine models, or part numbers are not clearly identified in the provided text.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD CF-2024-31R1

Dec 17, 2024

Flight Controls — Flap System On-Board Recorder (FSOBR) effects on Flap Control Unit

Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-31R1 is issued by Transport Canada concerning Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes, including Challenger 604, 605, and 650 variants. The directive addresses issues related to the Flap System On-Board Recorder (FSOBR) and its effects on the Flap Control Unit, which can cause flap failures and potential loss of control. It mandates corrective actions to disconnect the FSOBR and prohibits its future installation on these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)

EASA AD US-2024-23-11

Dec 17, 2024

Flight Controls - Spoiler Control Wire Bundles - Inspection

Flight Controls - Spoiler Control Wire Bundles - Inspection is a regulatory document addressing the inspection requirements for spoiler control wire bundles in aircraft flight control systems. The document aims to ensure the integrity and proper functioning of these wire bundles to maintain flight safety. Specific aircraft types or engine models affected are not explicitly mentioned in the provided content.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA SIB 2017-16R1

Dec 17, 2024

Maintenance of Emergency Evacuation Systems

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-16R1 is a revision addressing the maintenance of emergency evacuation systems specifically for Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft. It highlights issues with damaged aspirators in Goodrich (UTAS) escape slides, part number 7A1509 series, caused by improper folding procedures. The bulletin provides updated references and maintenance recommendations to ensure proper slide performance during emergency evacuations.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA SIB 2024-14

Dec 16, 2024

Conduct of Accuracy Tests for Type B Electronic Flight Bag Application for Aircraft Performance or Mass and Balance Computations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-14 provides guidance on conducting accuracy tests for Type B Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications used for aircraft performance or mass and balance computations. It applies to operators of commercial air transport and non-commercial complex aircraft, including Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer types. The bulletin emphasizes verifying that EFB calculations align with data from the aircraft flight manual or certified software tools.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD CF-2024-41

Dec 16, 2024

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations (ALI)

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-41 addresses time limits and maintenance checks related to Airworthiness Limitations (ALI) for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC (formerly Bombardier Inc.) Regional Jet models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. This directive mandates compliance with updated ALI tasks as defined in the MHIRJ Maintenance Requirements Manual CSP B-053 Part 2, revision 27. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance actions approved by Transport Canada.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

EASA AD 2024-0245

Dec 13, 2024

Doors — Jettison Mechanism for Bad Weather Window Emergency Exits — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0245 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B helicopters. It mandates inspection of the jettison mechanism for the Bad Weather Window emergency exits on cockpit doors to identify potential cracks in connecting rods that could impair emergency egress. The directive applies to all serial numbers of EC 175 B helicopters and specifies affected part numbers for the jettison mechanisms and related assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2024-0244

Dec 13, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0244 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for rescue hoist cable assemblies installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and SA/AS 365 models. It applies to specific rescue hoist cable assemblies and rescue hoists manufactured or repaired by Breeze-Eastern before April 8, 2024. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of defective parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155

EASA AD 2024-0243

Dec 13, 2024

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot Cyclic Stick Bonding Braid — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B helicopters. It mandates inspection and securing of the pilot cyclic stick bonding braid to prevent flight control restrictions. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the bonding braid position on the pilot cyclic stick socket.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD US-2024-24-03

Dec 11, 2024

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser - Inspections

The document titled 'Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser - Inspections' is a regulatory directive focused on inspection requirements for engine exhaust and thrust reverser components. It addresses maintenance and safety protocols for relevant aircraft engines and thrust reverser systems to ensure continued airworthiness. Specific affected aircraft types or engine models are not clearly identified in the provided text.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing MD-11

EASA AD US-2024-24-05

Dec 11, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings - Cargo Compartment Insulation Blankets - Replacement

The document titled 'Equipment / Furnishings - Cargo Compartment Insulation Blankets - Replacement' is a regulatory communication concerning the replacement of insulation blankets in aircraft cargo compartments. It addresses requirements related to the maintenance and replacement of these specific furnishings to ensure safety and compliance. The document does not specify particular aircraft types or engine models affected.

Other
  • Boeing 767

EASA AD 2024-0240

Dec 10, 2024

Aeroplane Flight Manual — Section Normal Procedures / Flight Director Lateral Offset — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0240 is an amendment concerning the Aeroplane Flight Manual Section Normal Procedures / Flight Director Lateral Offset for Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It addresses an issue with inaccurate flight director calculations on approach caused by certain software versions. This directive applies to all PC-24 aircraft serial numbers and mandates updates to the flight manual procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-24

EASA AD 2024-0236

Dec 10, 2024

Engine — Engine Coolant Contamination — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0236 is an airworthiness directive addressing engine coolant contamination in Continental Aerospace Technologies GmbH TAE 125-02-125 engines, commonly installed on Tecnam P2010 series aeroplanes. The directive mandates a one-time inspection of engine coolant to detect contamination that could cause cylinder head cracks and potential engine failure. It also regulates the installation of cylinder heads based on inspection results.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, Gmbh TAE125

EASA AD 2024-0239

Dec 10, 2024

Flight Controls — Rudder Pedals Torque Tube Hinges — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0239 is a regulatory document addressing the rudder pedals torque tube hinges on Tecnam P2010 and P2010 TDI aeroplanes, specifically those with serial numbers up to 317 inclusive, except those already modified with Tecnam MOD2010/359. The directive mandates a modification to improve the safety of the rudder pedals assembly by installing larger diameter retainer washers. This AD applies to all affected aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Tecnam P2010