EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD BR-2023-08-03R2

Windows - Cockpit Side Windows - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2023-08-03R02 is an official regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer S.A. airplanes model EMB-545 and EMB-550 equipped with cockpit side windows having Part Numbers NP-200402-7 or NP-200402-8. The directive mandates inspection and replacement procedures for these cockpit side windows to address safety concerns. It provides detailed inspection methods and replacement requirements to prevent potential in-flight depressurization due to window failure.

May 8, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-545Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD US-2024-06-01

Fuselage - Skin and Bear Strap at the Forward Galley Door Cutout - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2024-06-01 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER airplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward galley door cutout forward upper corner due to reported cracks caused by high operating stresses. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential rapid decompression.

May 6, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2024-0099

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0115

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0099 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides, specifically those with certain part numbers and serial numbers that have shown seam failures during proof pressure testing after overhaul. The directive mandates replacement and inspection requirements to ensure the continued airworthiness of these emergency slides.

May 6, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2024-06-14

Engine - High-pressure Compressor 2nd and 4th Stage Rotors - Replacement

The Federal Register document titled "Engine - High-pressure Compressor 2nd and 4th Stage Rotors - Replacement" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2024-06-14) issued by the FAA affecting International Aero Engines, LLC Model PW1124G1-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133G-JM, and PW1133GA-JM engines. It addresses potential degradation and fracture risks in the high-pressure compressor 2nd and 4th stage rotors due to improper cleaning procedures. The AD mandates replacement of certain affected rotors to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

May 2, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD US-2024-07-05

Fuselage - Station 1640 Frame Web Between S-14 and S-15 - Inspection / Maintenance Records Check

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-07-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 757-200, 757-200CB, and 757-300 airplanes. It mandates inspections or maintenance records checks for liner holes in the fuselage at station 1640 frame web between stringers S-14 and S-15 due to detected cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by requiring corrective actions when necessary.

May 2, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD G-2024-0001-E

Hot Air Balloons - Envelopes with Polyester Filled Aramid (Kevlar) Load Tapes — Removal from Service

The Civil Aviation Authority Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2024-0001-E addresses safety concerns for all types and models of hot air balloon envelopes manufactured by Lindstrand Technologies Limited after March 2017 that are fitted with optional Polyester Filled Aramid (Kevlar) Load Tapes. This directive mandates inspections and potential removal from service due to significant degradation of the load tapes. It applies specifically to hot air balloons with these load tapes and aims to prevent unsafe conditions caused by ultraviolet damage to the Kevlar core.

May 2, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLindstrand Technologies Series 1Lindstrand Technologies Series 2Lindstrand Technologies Series RLindstrand Technologies Limited Hot Air Balloons

EASA AD 2024-0098

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0129

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0098 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the forward cargo door piano hinges 2 and 3 due to potential cracking risks. This directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and aims to ensure continued structural integrity of the affected aircraft.

May 2, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA SIB SAIB-2024-03

Rudder Control System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2024-03 is an FAA informational document addressing a rudder control system concern for Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-802 airplanes, serial numbers 802-0001 through 802-1099, equipped with a two-seat cockpit, spray valve control handle, and rear cockpit rudder pedals. It highlights a potential interference issue between the rear left rudder pedal and spray valve control pushrod that may affect control during landing. This bulletin does not mandate corrective action but provides safety recommendations.

Apr 29, 2024
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtAir Tractor AT-600Air Tractor AT-800

EASA AD 2023-0013R1

Flight Controls — Rudder Steering Bracket — Inspections / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0013R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the rudder steering bracket on Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 series aeroplanes, including DA 42, DA 42 M, DA 42 NG, and DA 42 M-NG models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions related to the rudder T-yoke bolt to prevent potential loss of rudder control. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft.

Apr 25, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 MDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG

EASA SIB 2024-07

Front Electric Sustainer Wiring — Inspection / Modification

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-07 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing inspection and modification of the Front Electric Sustainer (FES) wiring on specific powered sailplanes. The affected aircraft include the Discus-2cFES, Ventus-2cFES, Ventus-2c modified with FES under EASA flight conditions 60037733, and Ventus-3F powered sailplanes. The bulletin highlights a potential issue with brass screws used in the FES wiring that may fail due to excessive tightening torque.

Apr 22, 2024
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Discus Powered SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered Sailplanes

EASA AD 2024-0089

Fuselage — Main Landing Gear Bay Rear Panel — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0089 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the main landing gear bay rear panel at specific stringer and frame locations to detect cracks. This directive applies to various models except those with certain Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

Apr 15, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA SIB 2024-06

Inspection / Replacement of Engine Oil and Fuel Hoses

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-06 provides guidance on the inspection and replacement of engine oil and fuel hoses for specific aircraft models including the Z 26 series, Z-37 series, Z 37 T series, Z 42 M, Z 42 MU, Z 142, Z 43, Z 50 M, L 200 aeroplanes, and L 13 Vivat powered sailplanes. The bulletin addresses the use of alternative hose assemblies with reusable fittings that do not conform to original type designs but have since been approved by Type Certificate Holders. It aims to inform operators and maintenance organizations about the proper installation and inspection of these hose assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness.

Apr 15, 2024
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAircraft Industries L 200Aircraft Industries Z-37 seriesEvektor, Spol. S R.O. L 13 (Vivat)Zlin Aircraft A.S. Z 26 seriesZlin Aircraft A.S. Z 37 TZlin Aircraft A.S. Z 42 seriesZlin Aircraft A.S. Z 43 seriesZlin Aircraft A.S. Z 50 Series

EASA AD US-2024-06-04

Engine - High Pressure Turbine (HPT) 1st and 2nd Stage Hubs, High Pressure Compressor (HPC) 8th Stage Disks - Inspection / HPC 7th Stage Rotors, HPC 8th Stage Disks, HPC Rear Hubs, HPT 1st and 2nd Stage Hubs, HPT 1st and 2nd Stage Air Seals, HPT 1st and 2nd Stage Blade Retaining Plates - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-06-04 is a final rule addressing certain Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines including models PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1521G-3, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A. This directive mandates inspections and accelerated replacement of specific high-pressure turbine and compressor components due to a risk of failure identified after an incident involving an International Aero Engines PW1127GA-JM engine. The AD aims to prevent engine shutdowns and aborted takeoffs caused by component failures.

Apr 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW1500GPratt & Whitney PW1900G

EASA AD 2024-0085

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Shaft / Spring-Loaded Pin Assembly — Inspection

The document titled 'Engine — High Pressure Turbine Rotor Shaft / Spring-Loaded Pin Assembly — Inspection' is a regulatory directive concerning the inspection of the high pressure turbine rotor shaft and spring-loaded pin assembly on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay engines. It addresses specific maintenance requirements to ensure the continued airworthiness of engines equipped on aircraft using the Tay engine model.

Apr 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg Tay

EASA AD 2024-0086

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0086 is issued for Airbus A330-243 aircraft modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificates 10064192, 10064600, or 10069256, specifically those converted to the MRTT configuration by Airbus Defence and Space S.A. This directive addresses a structural integrity issue in the rear fuselage at circumferential joint Frame 58 due to incomplete cold working during production. The AD mandates modification of the stringer couplings to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential catastrophic failure.

Apr 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-243

EASA AD 2022-0096R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0091

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0096R2 is an amendment addressing flight guidance system issues on Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes equipped with certain Flight Guidance (FG) 2G and 3G standards. It mandates modifications to the aircraft flight manual and installation of updated FG software to prevent pitch-up attitudes and autopilot disconnections during go-around maneuvers, particularly when operating with high aft center of gravity and specific thrust configurations.

Apr 12, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2024-05-04

Fuel - Fuel Boost Pump - Inspection / Revision of Airplane Flight Manual & Airplane Maintenance Manual

Airworthiness Directive 2024-05-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. It focuses on the fuel boost pump, requiring revisions to the airplane flight manual and airplane maintenance manual to include specific information about the fuel boost pump. The directive also mandates inspection, marking, and replacement of affected fuel boost pumps to ensure proper installation of the impeller shaft key.

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

EASA AD 2024-0084-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA EMERGENCY AD 2024-0211-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0084-E is an emergency directive addressing the main landing gear shock absorber assemblies on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect fatigue cracking in specific shock absorber parts with part numbers 3G3210V00333 and 3G3210V01031. The directive aims to prevent structural failure of the main landing gear that could lead to helicopter damage or occupant injury.

Apr 11, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD US-2024-05-03

Fuselage - Forward Entry Door and Service Door Cutout Aft Lower Corner Fuselage Skin and Bear Strap - Repetitive Inspections

Fuselage - Forward Entry Door and Service Door Cutout Aft Lower Corner Fuselage Skin and Bear Strap - Repetitive Inspections is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2024-05-03) that applies to certain Boeing Model 767 airplanes. It addresses the detection of cracks in the aft lower corner fuselage skin and bear strap near the forward entry and service door cutouts. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and necessary corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Apr 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 767