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EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2024-24-01

Fuselage - Upper Frame at the Frame Splices between Stringers - Inspections

The document titled 'Fuselage - Upper Frame at the Frame Splices between Stringers - Inspections' is a regulatory directive focusing on inspection requirements for the upper fuselage frame splices located between stringers. It addresses structural integrity concerns relevant to aircraft fuselage maintenance. Specific aircraft types, engine models, or part numbers are not explicitly mentioned in the document.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 757

EASA AD 2024-0238

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0238 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, Revision 03 Variation 3.4. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of affected Airbus A300 models including B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, C4-605R variant F, C4-620, F4-605R, F4-622R, and F4-608ST.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A300-600
Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD US-2024-24-11

Engine Controls - Upper Power Lever - Inspections

The document titled 'Engine Controls - Upper Power Lever - Inspections' is a regulatory directive focusing on the inspection requirements for the upper power lever components in aircraft engine controls. It addresses maintenance and inspection protocols to ensure the reliability and safety of engine power lever operations. The document is intended for aviation maintenance professionals and operators responsible for engine control systems.

Airworthiness Directive

Cirrus Design Corporation SR20
Cirrus Design Corporation 22

EASA AD 2024-0237-E

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Actuator — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0237-E is an emergency directive addressing the tail rotor actuator on MBB-BK117 C-2 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor actuator part number B673M40A1002 due to reported vibrations and a worn, broken bolt that could lead to loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of this helicopter model and requires repetitive inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117

EASA AD 2024-0235

Doors — Rear Passenger Door Latching Mechanism — Inspection / Modification / Airplane Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0235 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG aeroplanes of all serial numbers. This directive addresses issues related to the rear passenger door latching mechanism and requires inspection, modification, and an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual. It aims to enhance safety by preventing passenger door separation during flight.

Airworthiness Directive

Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42

EASA SIB BEA-2024-08

Hydraulic Power - Inspection of Hydraulic Tube and Supports

The Special Airworthiness Bulletin BEA 2024-08 is an informative document addressing the inspection of hydraulic tubes and supports on EMBRAER S.A. ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 aircraft models. It alerts the civil aviation community to reported broken hydraulic line supports in the wing region, caused by incorrect torque application during production. The bulletin provides guidance but does not impose mandatory requirements or an Airworthiness Directive.

Safety Information Bulletin

Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2024-0234

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylons Rib 9 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0234 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the pylons rib 9, specifically the two pylon bolts on both left-hand and right-hand sides, due to detected excessively deep spot faces that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A350

EASA AD 2024-0232

Doors — Door Star Support — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0232 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 models. It addresses a safety issue related to the door star support mechanism on composite doors, including sliding and swing doors with specific part numbers. The directive mandates modifications to improve the door locking and unlocking mechanism to prevent evacuation delays in emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EASA AD 2024-0233

Equipment and Furnishings / Ice and Rain Protection / Fuselage — Dual Hoist Removable Parts or De-icing System — Removal

The document titled Equipment and Furnishings / Ice and Rain Protection / Fuselage — Dual Hoist Removable Parts or De-icing System — Removal applies to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It addresses procedures and requirements related to the removal of dual hoist removable parts or de-icing systems installed on the fuselage of these helicopter types. The directive provides guidance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety concerning ice and rain protection equipment.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD US-2024-22-05

Landing Gear - Drag Brace Lower Lock Link Assemblies - Inspection

Landing Gear - Drag Brace Lower Lock Link Assemblies - Inspection is a regulatory document addressing the inspection requirements for the drag brace lower lock link assemblies in aircraft landing gear systems. The document aims to ensure the structural integrity and safe operation of these components, which are critical for landing gear deployment and retraction. Specific aircraft types or part numbers affected are not clearly identified in the provided content.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 787

EASA SIB BEA-2024-06R1

New Software for Air Management System (AMS)

Special Airworthiness Bulletin BEA 2024-06R1 informs the civil aviation community about a new software update for the Air Management System (AMS) affecting EMBRAER ERJ 170-100, 170-200, 190-100, and 190-200 airplane models. The bulletin addresses a potential dual bleed failure scenario linked to previous AMS software versions prior to Black Label 17.0. It provides guidance to prevent this issue through software updates and monitoring procedures.

Safety Information Bulletin

Embraer ERJ 170
Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2024-0231

Equipment/Furnishings – Cargo Bulkhead Frame 24A Vertical Members – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0231 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the cargo bulkhead frame 24A vertical members and female fittings located behind the 80VU rack to detect elongation and potential damage. The directive aims to prevent possible system failures caused by affected parts hitting the 80VU rack, which could lead to reduced control of the aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2024-23-01

Main Rotor Drive / Rotors Flight Control - Clutch Actuator Brackets - Inspection

The document titled 'Main Rotor Drive / Rotors Flight Control - Clutch Actuator Brackets - Inspection' is a regulatory inspection directive focused on the clutch actuator brackets within the main rotor drive and rotors flight control systems. It addresses the need for inspection to ensure the integrity and safety of these critical components. The document does not specify particular aircraft or engine models affected.

Airworthiness Directive

Robinson R44 (Raven)

EASA AD CF-2024-40

Main Rotor — Pitch Link Assembly Clevis Fracture

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-40 addresses the risk of fracture in the main rotor pitch link assembly clevis on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 430 helicopters, serial numbers 49001 through 49129. This directive mandates inspections, life limit reductions, and replacement requirements for the main rotor pitch link clevis, universal bearings, and universal to pitch link bolts to prevent loss of control. It updates previous safety measures following fatal accidents linked to fatigue failures of these components.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 430

EASA SIB 2023-09R1

NORTHROP GRUMMAN LITEF GmbH - Erroneous Computation of Flight Path Acceleration and Potential Vertical Speed

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-09R1 is an informational bulletin addressing erroneous computation of flight path acceleration and potential vertical speed in Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100, LCR-110, and LCR-350B Attitude and Heading Reference Units (AHRU) and Global Navigation Satellite System Aided Inertial Reference Units (GIRU). The affected units include specific part numbers such as LCR-100 AHRU P/Ns 145130-1000-XXX through 145130-3000-XXX, LCR-110 GIRU P/Ns 153120-1000 013 2315 and 153120-1001 013 2315, and LCR-350B AHRU P/N 154200-2000 001 1001. This bulletin informs aviation stakeholders about the anomaly without mandating corrective action.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD CF-2024-39

Flight Controls — Uncommanded and Unarrested Flap Movement

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-39 addresses the issue of uncommanded and unarrested flap movement in Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes. This directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to provide flight crews with specific procedures to follow if such flap movements occur. The directive aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks associated with flap control system failures.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)

EASA AD 2024-0230

Wings — Bottom Wing Skin Panel 2 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0230 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the bottom wing skin panel 2 on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes, including both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) models. It mandates detailed inspections of specific wing areas prone to fatigue cracking, particularly around the bottom wing skin manhole access panel number 2 between ribs 13 and 26. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0201R1

Wings — Outer Wing Bottom Buttstrap — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0201R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspections of the outer wing bottom buttstrap on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the wing surface area between rib 19 and rib 21 forward of stringer 8 on both left and right sides to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2024-20-07

Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement

The document titled 'Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement' is a regulatory directive addressing the maintenance requirements for the emergency float kit activation handle on certain aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections and replacement procedures to ensure the proper functioning of this critical safety equipment. The directive applies to aircraft equipped with the specified emergency float kit activation handle assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
Airbus Helicopters BO 105
Airbus Helicopters EC135
Airbus Helicopters 635
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
Bell 206
Bell 407
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369
Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500N
Robinson R44 (Raven)
Robinson R66
Sikorsky S-76

EASA AD 2024-0175

[Correction] Engine — Fuel Nozzle — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0175 is a corrective directive addressing the replacement of fuel injection nozzles on CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines installed on specific Airbus A321-251NX aircraft. The directive targets fuel nozzles with part numbers 2085M31G02, 2085M31G03, and 2085M31G05 due to accelerated coking issues. This AD mandates timely replacement to maintain engine performance and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

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