EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0002

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0002 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seal on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600 through 737-900ER series aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential damage caused by cracks and honeycomb separation in the affected seals.

Jan 4, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International CFM56-5BCFM International CFM56-5CCFM International CFM56-7BAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A340Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-800Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2024-0001

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0001 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A310 aeroplanes, specifically models A310-203, A310-203C, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 related to System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits. It mandates compliance with Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 Revision 03 Variation 3.4 to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 4, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A310Airbus A310-203Airbus A310-203CAirbus A310-204Airbus A310-221Airbus A310-222Airbus A310-304Airbus A310-308Airbus A310-322Airbus A310-324Airbus A310-325

EASA AD US-2023-24-04

Engine / Engine Controls - Electronic Control Unit / Software - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-24-04 is a final rule addressing Honeywell International Inc. Model AS907-1-1A and AS907-2-1G engines. It targets an unsafe condition caused by compressor surges during takeoff climb through steep temperature inversions, which can lead to loss of engine thrust control. This directive mandates software updates or ECU replacements to mitigate this risk.

Jan 3, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHoneywell International AS907

EASA AD CF-2023-79

Equipment / Furnishings — Overhead Storage Compartments — Improvement of the Overhead Bin Harnesses over the Class Divider

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-79 addresses the improvement of overhead bin harnesses above class dividers on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, specifically Bombardier CRJ models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 with specified serial numbers. It mandates inspections and modifications to prevent electrical harness damage in overhead storage compartments that could affect critical passenger systems. This directive updates and revises the applicability of the previous directive CF-2023-56.

Jan 3, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bombardier CRJ

EASA AD 2023-0222-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0229

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0222-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates inspections and monitoring of the swashplate bearing, specifically those with Part Number U623A20T1001, due to premature degradation risks. The directive includes requirements for vibration health monitoring, grease identification, and corrective actions to prevent potential control loss of the helicopter.

Dec 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters H160Airbus Helicopters H160-B

EASA AD 2023-0220

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0220 is an amendment affecting all serial numbers of SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Limitation Manual (ALM) Revision 3, which contains mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators follow the latest maintenance requirements approved by EASA.

Dec 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 2000SAAB 2000

EASA AD CF-2023-78

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Addition of Certification Maintenance Requirement Task

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-78 addresses Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, including all serial numbers of the Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 models. This directive introduces a new Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR) task related to the restoration of the left direct current power centre (DCPC) to mitigate erratic electrical system status indications. The directive aims to enhance aircraft safety by preventing electrical power loss incidents linked to contaminated electrical contacts.

Dec 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2023-0218

Engine — Critical Life-Limited Parts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0218 is an airworthiness directive addressing SAFRAN Helicopter Engines MAKILA 1A, 1A1, and 1A2 engines installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 series models. It mandates the re-calculation and replacement of certain critical life-limited engine parts to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to specific axial wheels, centrifugal impellers, injection wheels, and high pressure turbine discs identified by serial numbers in the SAFRAN Mandatory Service Bulletin A298 72 0837 Version A.

Dec 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran MAKILA 1Airbus Helicopters AS 332

EASA SIB 2023-13

Flight in Airspace with Contamination of Volcanic Ash

Flight in Airspace with Contamination of Volcanic Ash is a Safety Information Bulletin addressing the risks associated with operating aircraft in airspace contaminated by volcanic ash. The bulletin provides guidance relevant to all aircraft types and engine models potentially exposed to volcanic ash, emphasizing safety and operational considerations. It aims to enhance awareness and promote best practices to mitigate hazards posed by volcanic ash to flight operations.

Dec 19, 2023
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2023-0217

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Upper Member — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0217 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the main landing gear upper member on Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to detect and address cracks and conductivity issues in the upper member of the main landing gear to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27Fokker F27 Mark 050Fokker F27 Mark 0502Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD 2023-0219-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0181

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0219-E is an emergency directive affecting Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 101 and up. It addresses the replacement and inspection of threaded titanium bolts, part number 527.20.24.489, installed on the rudder trim tab short control rods to prevent potential failure. The directive mandates inspections and periodic replacements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD CF-2023-77

Flight Controls — Horizontal Stabilizer — Unintended Horizontal Stabilizer Motion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-77 addresses unintended horizontal stabilizer motion on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 through 20936. This directive mandates modifications to the horizontal stabilizer pitch trim switch wiring to prevent uncommanded or opposite-direction stabilizer movements. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by correcting wiring issues that could compromise aircraft controllability.

Dec 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2023-0216

Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leak Detectors — Operational Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0216 is an operational check requirement for the bleed air leak detectors installed on Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X aeroplanes. It specifically addresses left-hand and right-hand pylon Bleed Air Leak Detectors with part numbers 04-90022-9100C and 04-90022-9250C. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD US-2023-25-02

Flight Controls - Control Column Mounts - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-25-02 is a final rule addressing certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-46-350P, PA-46-500TP, and PA-46-600TP. It mandates inspection of the left and right control column mounts to verify the installation of a retaining ring and the presence of retaining compound on the bearing. This directive aims to prevent potential loss of pitch and roll control caused by bearing separation in the control column mounts.

Dec 15, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-46 (Malibu)Piper PA-46-350PPiper PA-46-500TPPiper PA-46-600TP

EASA AD 2023-0215

[Correction] Aircraft Flight Manual — Auto Flight System Control Panel ALT Outer Knob Use — Amendment / Auto Flight — Flight Control Unit — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0215 is a regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses issues with the Auto Flight System Control Panel ALT Outer Knob and Flight Control Unit (FCU) modifications related to altitude target errors. The directive mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and replacement of certain FCUs to ensure safe operation.

Dec 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0214

Fuselage — Tail Rotor Drive Shaft / Rear Transmission Bearing Support — Inspections / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0214 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with modification 074581. It addresses inspections and modifications related to the tail rotor drive shaft and rear transmission bearing support to prevent failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and loss of yaw control. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and a reinforcement modification to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 11, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2023-0213

Equipment / Furnishings — Hook Damper — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0213 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2, D-2, D-3, and D-3m helicopters. It focuses on the hook damper assemblies involving forged D-LOK and Slide-LOK hoist hooks and specific hook dampers and nuts. The directive mandates inspection and modification procedures to ensure safe operation of the affected hoist hook assemblies.

Dec 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD US-2023-21-07

Engine - Main Propeller Shaft - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-21-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain General Electric Company Model CT7 series engines, including CT7-5A2, CT7-5A3, CT7-7A, CT7-7A1, CT7-9B, CT7-9B1, CT7-9B2, CT7-9C, and CT7-9C3. This directive mandates inspections of the main propeller shaft to prevent in-flight failures that could result in loss of the propeller and engine thrust control. It applies to engines installed on U.S. registered aircraft and includes visual, fluorescent penetrant, and ultrasonic inspections.

Dec 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CT7-5General Electric CT7-7General Electric CT7-9

EASA AD 2023-0212

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0217

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0212 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes to address potential cracks in the fuselage double joggle areas at frames 16 and 20 on both right-hand and left-hand sides. The directive applies to both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) models, requiring special detailed inspections and optional modifications to reinforce affected areas. This directive ensures continued structural integrity and airworthiness of the affected Airbus aircraft models.

Dec 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321