EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0136R1

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0136R1 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of pneumatic overheat detection system sensing elements on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to specific models including A330-201 through A330-743L and A340-211 through A340-313, focusing on affected overheat detection system parts produced before 31 January 2021. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Apr 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2024-0090

Doors — Cockpit Emergency Escape Hatch Drain Hose — Inspection

Doors — Cockpit Emergency Escape Hatch Drain Hose — Inspection is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the cockpit emergency escape hatch drain hose on ATR ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. It focuses on ensuring the integrity and proper function of this specific component to maintain safety standards on these aircraft types.

Apr 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72

EASA AD 2024-0060R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0283

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0060R1 is an updated safety directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of specific engine air inlet cowls with certain part numbers due to potential elongation of locating holes in the Nacelle Anti-Icing forward bulkheads. This condition could reduce anti-icing performance and risk loss of control of the aircraft.

Apr 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

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

EASA AD US-2024-05-09

Fuselage - Station 1640 - Maintenance Records Check / Frame Web - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2024-05-09 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and maintenance record checks due to a reported crack at fuselage station 1640 frame web near the lower hinge intercostal tee clip center hole of the upper fastener row. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by detecting and repairing potential cracks.

Apr 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 757-200Boeing 757-200CBBoeing 757-300

EASA AD US-2024-04-09

Instruments - Wing Anti-Ice Valve / Autothrottle - Software Installation

Airworthiness Directive 2024-04-09 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addresses certain Boeing 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes. It mandates software installation and configuration checks to resolve wing anti-ice valve failures and autothrottle disconnection issues that could compromise flight safety. The directive targets software updates to improve low-speed protection and response to unreliable airspeed events.

Apr 10, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-200LRBoeing 777-300Boeing 777-300ERBoeing 777F

EASA AD US-2024-05-11

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine 1st / 2nd Stage Hub / High Pressure Compressor 7th and 8th Stage Integrally Bladed Rotors / Rear Hub - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2024-05-11 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain International Aero Engines, LLC Model PW1100G and PW1400G series engines. It mandates inspections and accelerated replacements of high-pressure turbine 1st and 2nd stage hubs, high-pressure compressor 7th and 8th stage integrally bladed rotors, and the HPC rear hub to mitigate risks associated with powdered metal anomalies. This directive aims to prevent uncontained failures that could lead to engine and aircraft damage.

Apr 9, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD 2024-0082

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0101

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0101 is an informational document regarding Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no such propellers are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD exists for them. The directive serves as a recommendation to military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with these propellers.

Apr 9, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRatier-Figeac FH385Ratier-Figeac FH386

EASA AD 2024-0083

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0083 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes equipped with Airbus modification 12046. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 4 Variation 4.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by updating time limits and maintenance checks related to damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items.

Apr 9, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600

EASA AD 2024-0079

[Correction] Landing Gear — Body Landing Gear Rear Axle — Replacement

[Correction] Landing Gear — Body Landing Gear Rear Axle — Replacement is a correction document related to the Airbus S.A.S. A380 aircraft. It addresses the replacement procedures or requirements for the rear axle of the body landing gear on this specific aircraft model. The document ensures proper maintenance and safety standards for the landing gear component.

Apr 4, 2024
CRDMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0081

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0096

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400, ATR 42-500, and various ATR 72 models. It addresses the inspection and testing requirements for the rudder travel limiting unit (TLU) lever, part number S2728183300200, due to potential corrosion and premature failure risks. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and conductivity tests to ensure continued safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Apr 4, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-400ATR 42-500ATR 72