EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2022-66R1

Aug 2, 2024

Fire Protection — Inspection and Replacement of Defective Cargo Fire Extinguisher Containers

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-66R1 addresses fire protection concerns related to the inspection and replacement of defective cargo fire extinguisher containers on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It mandates inspection of serial numbers of high rate of discharge (HRD) and low rate of discharge (LRD) cargo fire extinguisher containers and replacement of affected units to ensure proper fire suppression capabilities. This directive updates previous requirements to reflect new identification markings on modified containers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2024-0154

Aug 2, 2024

Fuel — Fuel Tank / Bonding Straps — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0154 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and maintenance of fuel tank bonding straps on Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and provides an optional modification to replace existing bonding straps with nickel-plated versions to ensure electrical bonding integrity and prevent ignition risks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Deutsche Aircraft Gmbh Dornier 328
  • Dornier 328-100
  • Dornier 328-300

EASA AD CF-2024-28

Aug 2, 2024

Wings - Left Hand Main Landing Gear Fuse Pin Missing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-28 is an emergency directive addressing the missing left hand main landing gear fuse pin on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and mandates inspections to ensure the presence and correct installation of the Pintle Fuse Pins in the main landing gear assembly. The directive aims to prevent potential landing gear collapse during takeoff due to missing or damaged fuse pins.

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

EASA AD 2024-0153

Aug 1, 2024

Superseded by EASA ADR 2025-0084

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2025-0084 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because these engines are not used in civil aviation, and the document serves only as information for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities. The legally binding AD requirements for affected military aircraft with TP400-D6 engines are issued by the respective military authorities of the aircraft's country of registration.

Other
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2024-0151

Jul 31, 2024

Aircraft Flight Manual / Complementary Performance Data File — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0151 is an amendment applicable to Airbus A321 aeroplanes, including multiple variants such as A321-111, A321-131, A321-251N, and others. This directive addresses an error in the main landing gear tyre width data used in aircraft performance calculations. The directive mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Complementary Performance Data File to correct performance computations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA SIB 2011-28R1

Jul 30, 2024

Maintenance of Emergency Evacuation Systems

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2011-28R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the maintenance of emergency evacuation systems on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and reporting of malfunctions in evacuation systems such as slides, slides/rafts, and door mechanisms to ensure their reliability during emergencies. The bulletin updates references to the latest Airbus service publications and reinforces the need for accurate data collection during system testing and deployments.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0149

Jul 30, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0149 is issued for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2B2 engines, which are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635 models. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section of the ARRIUS 2B2 Maintenance Manual. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for engine components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2024-0150

Jul 30, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0150 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2K2 engines, commonly installed on Leonardo A109 helicopters. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest SAFRAN Arrius 2K2 Maintenance Manual. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new or more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Leonardo A109

EASA AD 2024-0148

Jul 30, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0148 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 1A engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N twin-engine helicopters. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N

EASA AD 2024-0118R1

Jul 29, 2024

Engine – High Pressure Turbine Blades – Inspection / Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0118R1 addresses safety concerns for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections of high pressure turbine (HPT) blades, specifically part numbers KH10575 and KH64485, to detect cracking that could lead to engine failure. It updates inspection thresholds and methods to ensure continued airworthiness of affected engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD CF-2024-27

Jul 29, 2024

Flight Controls — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual Approach Speed Adder and Landing Distance Factors for SLAT-FLAP FAIL Caution Crew Alerting System Message and Jammed or Inoperative Slat/Flap Control Lever

Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-27 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses incorrect approach speed adders and landing distance factors in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) for Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and corrects errors related to the SLAT-FLAP FAIL caution Crew Alerting System message and jammed or inoperative Slat/Flap Control Lever procedures. The directive mandates updates to the AFM to ensure accurate performance data is used during approach and landing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD 2024-0146

Jul 29, 2024

Fuel — Fuel Tanks — Mounting Plates of Fuel Tank Bleed Valves — Inspection / Repair / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0146 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses corrosion issues found on the mounting plates of fuel tank bleed valves installed on specific flexible fuel tanks with part numbers 509505-5, 509506-5, 509507-4, and 509510-5. The directive mandates inspection, repair, replacement, and modification of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD BR-2024-07-01

Jul 29, 2024

Kidde Aerospace & Defense - Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements - Inspection

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2024-07-01 issued by ANAC mandates inspection and possible replacement of Kidde Aerospace & Defense Overheat Detection System sensing elements on Embraer ERJ 190-100 ECJ aircraft as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin 190LIN-36-0013 revision 03. The directive addresses defective sensing elements produced before January 31, 2021, which may fail to detect thermal bleed leaks and pose fire risks. It applies to all affected aircraft registered in Brazil.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 190100 ECJ

EASA AD US-2024-12-10

Jul 29, 2024

Main Rotor Drive - Angle Gearbox Mount - Repetitive Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-12-10 is a final rule addressing all Centerpointe Aerospace Inc. Model S-58BT, S-58DT, S-58ET, S-58FT, S-58HT, and S-58JT helicopters. It mandates repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections of the main rotor drive angle gearbox mount to detect cracks and requires removal from service if cracks are found. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of structural failure due to fatigue cracking in the angle gearbox mount.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Centerpointe Aerospace, Inc S-58
  • Centerpointe Aerospace S-58BT
  • Centerpointe Aerospace S-58DT
  • Centerpointe Aerospace S-58ET
  • Centerpointe Aerospace S-58FT
  • Centerpointe Aerospace S-58HT
  • Centerpointe Aerospace S-58JT

EASA SIB 2024-08

Jul 23, 2024

Misidentification and Erroneous Selection of Propeller Feathering Controls in Flight

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-08 is issued to raise awareness about the risk of misidentification and erroneous selection of propeller feathering controls in flight on large CS-25 turboprop aeroplanes. The bulletin references an accident involving an ATR72/212A version 500 near Pokhara International Airport, where inadvertent feathering of both propellers led to total thrust loss and a fatal crash. It highlights the importance of flight crew alerts and cockpit indications in detecting such errors promptly to prevent loss of control.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2024-0145

Jul 23, 2024

Wings — Main Landing Gear Support Rib 5 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0145 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspections of the main landing gear support Rib 5 lower flange for cracks, focusing on parts except those with certain part numbers. This directive updates previous requirements to include additional aircraft groups and inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)600ST

EASA AD US-2024-14-03

Jul 22, 2024

Auto Flight - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System - Software Update

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-14-03 addresses various airplanes equipped with the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed under Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01866WI. This directive mandates a software update to the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System to prevent un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway events. The affected aircraft include all models specified in the directive that have the optional GSA 28 pitch trim servo installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 112
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 114
  • Daher Aerospace TB
  • Mooney International Corporation M20
  • Piper Aircraft PA-24 (Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-30 (Twin Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-39 (Twin Comanche)
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 172RG
  • Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)
  • Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 19
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206H (Stationair)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation 23 (Musketeer)
  • Textron Aviation 24 (Sierra)
  • Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F177RG
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P172D
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)

EASA AD CF-2024-26

Jul 22, 2024

Wing – Slat Track Corrosion and Wear

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-26 addresses corrosion and wear issues on the slat tracks of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive mandates inspections, cleaning, greasing, and repairs of slat tracks to prevent potential structural damage caused by slat panel loss. It applies to aircraft with serial numbers R50001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A11.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2024-0143

Jul 19, 2024

Stabilizers — Maintenance Instructions — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0143 is an amendment addressing maintenance instructions for stabilizers on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 models. The directive prohibits the use of certain maintenance manual instructions that incorrectly recommend oxygen for pressure testing, which could lead to safety hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0154R1

Jul 19, 2024

Stabilizers — Vertical Upper Fin Assembly — Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0154R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspections of the vertical upper fin assembly on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 series (E, F, F1, F2, N, NP). It mandates cleaning and repetitive inspections of the right-hand upper fin spar to detect structural cracks that could lead to in-flight separation of the fin and potential loss of control. The directive also references installation of a reinforced upper fin assembly as a terminating action for inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355