EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2024-36

Oct 23, 2024

Flight Controls — Primary Flight Control Computer Software Deficiencies

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-36 addresses software deficiencies in the Primary Flight Control Computer (PFCC) affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates updates to the PFCC software to correct erroneous fault messages and improve system robustness. It also requires amendments to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to warn against autopilot engagement during takeoff until the software update is installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2024-0195R1

Oct 22, 2024

Engine Fuel & Control — Electronic Engine Control Unit — Software Update; Preference Injector — Non-extinguishing Test / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0195R1 addresses safety concerns related to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2B2 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 models. The directive mandates software updates to the Electronic Engine Control Unit and introduces requirements for non-extinguishing tests and replacement of the preference injector to prevent engine flame out. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the ARRIUS 2B2 engine.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135

EASA AD 2024-0203

Oct 22, 2024

Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0203 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSA) on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models, including the newly certified A321-253NY. The directive mandates the replacement of affected THSA parts identified by serial numbers to ensure continued safe operation of the flight controls. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0204

Oct 22, 2024

Fuselage — Rivet Holes at Frame 64 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0204 is issued for Airbus A319 and A320 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-112, A319-132, A320-214, A320-232, A320-233, A320-251N, and A320-271N. This directive mandates inspection of rivet holes at frame 64 of the fuselage to detect and correct potential fatigue damage. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers listed in the AD's appendix.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320

EASA AD US-2024-16-10

Oct 22, 2024

Indicating / Recording System - Aeroplane Flight Manual / Display Unit Software Errors - Installation of New Software

The document titled 'Indicating / Recording System - Aeroplane Flight Manual / Display Unit Software Errors - Installation of New Software' is a regulatory communication addressing issues related to software errors in aeroplane flight manual display units. It focuses on the installation of new software to mitigate these errors. The document does not specify particular aircraft types, engine models, or part numbers affected.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD 2024-0206-E

Oct 22, 2024

Main Rotor – Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0206-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates a one-time inspection of the main rotor rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007, to detect excessive axial play that could compromise helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B

EASA AD 2024-0205

Oct 22, 2024

Main Rotor — Rotating Swashplate Yokes — Inspection / Restoration / Service Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP main rotor rotating swashplate yokes, specifically Part Numbers 332A31-3074-00 and 332A31-3074-01. It mandates inspections, restoration, and service life limits to prevent structural failure due to cracking caused by environmental ageing. The directive updates inspection methods and protective paint restoration requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2024-0200

Oct 21, 2024

Fuselage — Splice Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0200 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of splice fittings at the front windshield side posts on Airbus A330 aeroplanes, specifically models A330-201 through A330-941 with certain manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections of affected splice fittings due to a production issue involving incorrect shot peening that may reduce fatigue life. It applies to parts with Part Numbers F531-23024-200 and F531-23024-201 on left-hand and right-hand sides respectively.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD BR-2024-10-02

Oct 21, 2024

Landing Gear - Nose and Main Landing Gear Down Lock Spring Assemblies - Inspection

The Brazilian Emergency Airworthiness Directive EAD No. 2024-10-02 mandates inspection and potential replacement of nose and main landing gear down lock spring assemblies on EMBRAER EMB-545 and EMB-550 aircraft. This directive targets specific affected parts identified by part numbers and serial identifications to address corrosion and damage risks. It requires compliance to ensure the proper locking and holding of landing gear during critical flight phases.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-545
  • Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD 2024-0199

Oct 18, 2024

Cabin Systems – Antenna Adapter Plate – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0199 is an update addressing corrosion and cracks found in broadband antenna adapter plates and related parts on Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the continued airworthiness of these aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Airbus models and includes new provisions for the recently certified A321-253NY variant.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0198

Oct 18, 2024

Oxygen — Chemical Oxygen Generators — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0198 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of chemical oxygen generators in various Airbus aeroplanes, including models A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340. The directive targets specific oxygen generators with part numbers E63320-00, E63340-00, and E63440-00 that have known activation failures. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2024-0197

Oct 18, 2024

Oxygen — SafeLav Gaseous Oxygen Container — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0197 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 aeroplanes concerning the SafeLav gaseous oxygen container (SLGOC). The directive addresses a production deficiency in certain SLGOC batches that may cause oxygen flow activation failure due to a missing heat treatment on the actuation pin. This AD applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers of SLGOCs installed on these aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2024-0196

Oct 18, 2024

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0196 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of pneumatic overheat detection system sensing elements on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific part numbers of continuous fire detectors produced before January 31, 2021, which may fail to detect thermal bleed leak events properly. The directive mandates inspection and, if necessary, replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2024-34R1

Oct 16, 2024

Electrical Power — Variable Frequency Generator Power-Feeder Harness Chafing Against Wheel Bins and Main Landing Gear

The Electrical Power — Variable Frequency Generator Power-Feeder Harness Chafing Against Wheel Bins and Main Landing Gear is an Emergency Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-34R1 issued by Transport Canada. It applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft, addressing chafing issues of the Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) power-feeder harnesses against wheel bins and main landing gear. The directive mandates inspections, repairs, and modifications to prevent damage that could lead to generator failures and critical system losses.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD ISR-I-32-24-10-01R1

Oct 16, 2024

Nose Landing Gear Actuator to Strut Attachment Pin Inspection / Life Limit AMM Revision

Airworthiness Directive AD ISR I-32-24-10-01R1 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel addresses the inspection and life limit revision for the nose landing gear actuator to strut attachment pin on all Gulfstream G150 model aircraft. This directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) to include a life limit for the affected pin part number 2247-0500-008. The directive aims to enhance safety by preventing failures related to this critical landing gear component.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream (Galp) G150
  • Gulfstream G150

EASA AD BR-2020-04-01R3

Oct 16, 2024

Windows - Cockpit Side Windows - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2020-04-01R03 is issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and applies to Embraer S.A. EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes equipped with specific cockpit side window part numbers. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of cockpit side windows to address safety concerns related to cracks, delamination, and potential window failure. It requires compliance with detailed inspection procedures and replacement with modified windows bearing new part numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-545
  • Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD 2024-0194

Oct 15, 2024

Engine — Centrifugal Compressor Case — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0194 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections of the centrifugal compressor case on GE Aviation Czech M601 series engines. It applies to M601D, M601E, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, M601E-21, M601F, and M601FS engines installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L-410 series, Air Tractor AT series, Allied Ag Cat G-164 series, PZL-106 Kruk, Do 28 series, Thrush S-2R series, Viking DHC-3 Otter, Zlin Z 37 T and Z 137 T, and Pacific Aerospace FU-24. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the affected centrifugal compressor case parts to detect cracks and prevent potential engine separation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ge Aviation Czech M601
  • Aircraft Industries L-410
  • Air Tractor AT
  • Allied Ag Cat G-164
  • PZL-106 Kruk
  • Dornier Do 28
  • Thrush S-2R
  • Viking DHC-3 Otter
  • Zlin Z 37 T
  • Zlin Z 137 T
  • Pacific Aerospace FU-24

EASA AD US-2024-20-02

Oct 15, 2024

Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Cant Bulkhead at Certain Stations and Vertical Stabilizer Rear Spar Structure - Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Cant Bulkhead at Certain Stations and Vertical Stabilizer Rear Spar Structure - Inspection' is a regulatory inspection directive concerning specific structural components of an aircraft's aft fuselage and vertical stabilizer. It addresses the need for inspection of the aft fuselage cant bulkhead at designated stations and the vertical stabilizer rear spar structure to ensure structural integrity and airworthiness. The directive applies to affected aircraft models as specified within the full regulatory text.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing DC-9

EASA AD BR-1999-02-01R7

Oct 14, 2024

Aileron PCA Rod Ends and Fittings - Inspections

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 1999-02-01R7 issued by ANAC addresses inspection and reinforcement requirements for aileron PCA rod ends and fittings on Embraer S.A. EMB-145 aircraft models, excluding EMB-135 models. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections and installation of new reinforced parts to ensure structural integrity and flight safety. It includes specific part numbers for affected PCAs and fittings and references Embraer Service Bulletins for compliance procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-145