EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2026-0115

Stabilizers – Torque Tube Assembly – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0115 is issued for Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters including A109A, A109AII, A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP models. It mandates inspections of the horizontal stabilizer torque tube assembly to detect debonding issues that could lead to cracks and potential loss of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of torque tube assemblies as detailed in the document.

Jun 15, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109ALeonardo A109AIILeonardo A109CLeonardo A109ELeonardo A109K2Leonardo A109LUHLeonardo A109SLeonardo AW109SP

EASA AD 2023-0147R3

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Re-calculation of Life Limits / Replacement / Modification; Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Replacement / Modification

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Re-calculation of Life Limits / Replacement / Modification; Fuselage – Main Gearbox Suspension Bar Pins / Fittings – Replacement / Modification' is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. It addresses the maintenance and life limits of main gearbox suspension bar pins and fittings, including recalculations and required replacements or modifications. The directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopter models by updating maintenance requirements.

Jun 15, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA SIB 2026-06

Ebola Virus Disease – Operational Recommendations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-06 titled "Ebola Virus Disease – Operational Recommendations" provides updated guidance on managing the operational safety environment related to the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. It applies to national competent authorities, aircraft operators, and aerodrome operators, focusing on risk management, infection control, and procedures for suspected cases during commercial air travel. The document does not reference specific aircraft or engine models.

Jun 12, 2026
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2026-0114

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Axles – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0114 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections of main landing gear axles on Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It applies to specific main landing gear axles with designated part numbers and requires repetitive detailed inspections to detect corrosion damage. The directive provides instructions for inspection and corrective actions to maintain continued airworthiness.

Jun 12, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2026-0113

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0113 is an amendment concerning Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines installed on Airbus A350 aircraft, including models Trent XWB-75, XWB-79, XWB-79B, XWB-84, and XWB-97. This directive updates the Time Limits Manual and Maintenance Programme to ensure continued airworthiness through mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines.

Jun 11, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWBAirbus A350

EASA AD 2026-0110

[Correction] Fuselage – Screws and Nuts installed on Firewalls – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0110 is a corrective directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models manufactured before 19 November 2025. It mandates inspection of screws and nuts installed on the firewalls between the engine compartment and the electronic engine control units (EECU) and main gearbox (MGB) compartments for incorrectly applied high-temperature sealant. The directive aims to prevent potential ignition of the sealant that could lead to fires and engine power loss.

Jun 10, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2026-10-02

Fuselage - Airworthiness Limitations Section - Maintenance / Inspection

Fuselage - Airworthiness Limitations Section - Maintenance / Inspection is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. This directive mandates updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the maintenance manual to include inspections for tool damage on the interior fuselage skin fiber at the forward pressure bulkhead ring angle. The directive aims to prevent crack propagation that could lead to pressurization leaks and loss of pressurization.

Jun 10, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHonda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD 2026-0111

Tail Rotor Drive - Shaft Sleeves – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0111 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of tail rotor drive shaft sleeves on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, EC 130 B4, and EC 130 T2 models, excluding those with modification 079809. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of specific tail rotor drive shaft sleeves, part number 704A33698045, to detect damage caused by increased hardness due to high temperatures. This AD aims to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and loss of yaw control.

Jun 10, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2026-0060R1

Fuel – Fuel Low Pressure Shut-Off Valve – Leak Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0060R1 is a regulatory update addressing fuel low pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV) leak checks on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific Airbus A330 and A340 models equipped with affected LPSOV parts identified by certain part numbers. The directive mandates repetitive leak checks and corrective actions to prevent fuel leaks that could lead to fire hazards.

Jun 9, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2026-10-05

Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-10-05 is a final rule addressing Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on various Airbus SAS Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This directive requires replacing non-compliant seat track attachments and hardware and re-identifying the seats with new part numbers to ensure compliance with safety standards. The affected aircraft include Airbus A330-200, A330-300, A330-743L, A330-841, A330-941, A340-200, A340-300, A340-541, A340-542, A340-641, and A340-642 models.

Jun 8, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330-200Airbus A330-300Airbus A330-743LAirbus A330-841Airbus A330-941Airbus A340-200Airbus A340-300Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-641Airbus A340-642

EASA AD 2026-0107

Navigation – Radio Altimeter and Ground Proximity System Antennas – Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0107 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Defence and Space C-295 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 188, 189, and 191. The directive mandates modifications to the radio altimeter and ground proximity system antenna installations to ensure structural integrity. This AD applies specifically to these aircraft models and requires compliance with Airbus Defence and Space service bulletins SB-295-34-0091C and SB-295-34-0092C.

Jun 8, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space C-295Airbus Defence and Space C-295

EASA AD 2026-0109

Oxygen – Low Pressure Oxygen Hoses – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0109 is issued for MBB-BK117 D-2 and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10051018 up to revision 5. It addresses the replacement of low-pressure oxygen hoses installed in Emergency Medical Service interiors manufactured by Mecaer Aviation Group. The directive mandates replacing specific oxygen hoses and assemblies to prevent potential oxygen leakage.

Jun 8, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117MBB-BK117 D-2MBB-BK117 D-3

EASA AD US-2026-11-05

Rotorcraft Flight Control - Auxiliary Servo Assembly - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-11-05 is a final rule addressing various helicopters including Sikorsky S-61 models and others. It mandates inspections and maintenance actions related to the auxiliary servo assembly and yaw pedal damper housing to prevent loss of tail rotor authority. This directive targets specific helicopter models such as Carson S-61L, Croman SH-3H, Glacier CH-3E, Reynolds USAF CH-3 variants, Sikorsky S-61 series, and Siller CH-3E and SH-3A helicopters.

Jun 8, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-61Carson S-61LCroman SH-3HGlacier CH-3EReynolds USAF CH-3Siller CH-3ESiller SH-3A

EASA AD 2026-0104

Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0104 is an amendment to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It addresses a safety issue identified during HELIONIX software development flight tests related to the Automatic Flight Control System's Assisted Take-Off mode under One Engine Inoperative conditions. The directive mandates changes to the flight manual to enhance pilot limitations and ensure safe operation.

Jun 8, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters H160Airbus Helicopters H160-B

EASA SIB SN-2026-005

Autopilots and Trim Runaways in General Aviation Aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority Safety Notice SN–2026/005 Version 2 is a guidance document addressing autopilots and electric pitch trim runaways in General Aviation aircraft. It applies to all General Aviation pilots, operators, and organisations managing or maintaining GA aircraft equipped with autopilot or electric pitch trim systems. The notice highlights the importance of system checks, pilot training, and immediate actions in case of trim runaway events to enhance flight safety.

May 27, 2026
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsMaintenanceTrainingSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB 2016-09R1

Minimum Cockpit Occupancy

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2016-09R1 titled Minimum Cockpit Occupancy addresses the presence of at least two authorised persons in the flight crew compartment during commercial air transport operations of large aeroplanes equipped with secure flight crew compartment doors. It revises the previous SIB 2016-09 and focuses on mitigating risks related to single-pilot occupancy, including pilot incapacitation and intentional acts. The bulletin provides recommendations for operators to implement procedures ensuring continuous two-person cockpit occupancy with defined roles and training requirements.

May 18, 2026
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety MgmtTraining

EASA SIB 2026-05

Flight Procedure Design Providers – Tool Qualification

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-05 is a guidance document addressing the qualification of tools used by Flight Procedure Design (FPD) providers. It highlights the risks of undetected errors in automated calculations, such as Minimum Obstacle Clearance Altitude (MOCA), which may lead to incorrect published flight procedure values. The bulletin applies to FPD providers, Air Traffic Services providers using FPD services, and National Competent Authorities responsible for oversight.

May 13, 2026
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB 2026-04

Aviation Turbine Fuel – Use of Jet A Grade Fuel in a Jet A-1 Environment

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-04 addresses the potential use of Jet A grade aviation turbine fuel in environments traditionally supplied with Jet A-1 fuel, primarily in Europe. It highlights operational, airworthiness, and human factor risks associated with introducing Jet A fuel, which differs in freezing point and electrical conductivity from Jet A-1. The bulletin is relevant to aviation fuel suppliers, aerodrome operators, aircraft operators, and other stakeholders involved in fuel handling and supply chains.

May 8, 2026
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB SN-2026-006

Inspection and Packing of Parachutes

The Civil Aviation Authority Safety Notice SN–2026/006 Version 2 is a safety communication addressing concerns about the inspection and packing of parachutes supplied by Cascade Aviation and Marine Services Limited, also known as T.P.F Services. It applies primarily to operators of General Aviation aircraft who use parachutes as critical safety equipment. The notice highlights potential safety risks due to improper inspection or packing that could lead to parachute deployment failure or reduced life-saving capability.

May 5, 2026
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD CF-2026-10

Air Conditioning — Outflow Valve Manual Mode Direct Current Motor Failure

Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-10 issued by Transport Canada addresses a potential failure of the outflow valve manual mode direct current motor on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive highlights risks related to loss of cabin pressure control due to motor inoperability under high differential pressure conditions. It applies to aircraft serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A11.

Mar 6, 2026
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11