EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB CASA-2024-01

Incorrectly Installed Outflow Valve Coupling

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2024-01 is a safety alert addressing the incorrect installation of the outflow valve (OFV) coupling on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The alert highlights that improper installation can damage the OFV coupling attachment points and potentially cause rapid cabin decompression. It provides guidance to owners, operators, and maintainers of these aircraft models to inspect and correct the installation as per Airbus service instructions.

Feb 23, 2024
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD 2024-0052

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0052 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 18. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Feb 23, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-400ATR 42-500

EASA AD 2024-0053

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0053 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 22. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits.

Feb 23, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0050

Doors — Cargo Doors Closing Mechanism — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0050 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of cargo doors closing mechanisms on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It focuses on specific left-hand and right-hand cargo doors with certain part numbers related to the closing mechanism attachment. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect corrosion and fatigue in the door closing springs to prevent potential in-flight door opening.

Feb 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2023-26-07

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1 and 2 Disks, Forward Rotor and Interstage Seals and Stages 7—9 Compressor Rotor Spools - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-26-07 mandates replacement of certain high-pressure turbine stage 1 and 2 disks, forward rotor seals, interstage seals, and stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools on General Electric Company GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B engines. This directive addresses parts manufactured with powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusions that could lead to premature failure. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines.

Feb 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD CF-2024-04

Turboprop Engine — Overspeed Governor Hydraulic Pump — Malfunction of Pressure Relief Valve

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-04 addresses a malfunction in the overspeed governor hydraulic pump pressure relief valve on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series turboprop engines, including models PW118 through PW124B. The directive mandates removal of affected pressure relief valves to prevent propeller pitch-lock conditions that can cause propeller overspeed and potential control difficulties. This AD applies to specific serial numbers of the pressure relief valves identified in the directive.

Feb 22, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PW100

EASA AD 2013-0104R3

Flight Controls — Flap Actuator — Inspection / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0104R3 is an update addressing the inspection, replacement, and modification of flap actuators on DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes. It applies to all TBM 700 aircraft except those with the MOD 70-0777-27 modification incorporated during production. The directive focuses on preventing loss of flap control due to wear and grease contamination in flap actuator drive nuts.

Feb 20, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDaher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD 2024-0049

Horizontal Stabilizer — Rear Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0049 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the rear attachment fittings of the horizontal stabilizer on Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and control of the aircraft. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Feb 20, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space C-295Airbus Defence & Space CN-235Airbus Defence and Space CN-235Airbus Defence and Space C-295

EASA AD 2023-0190R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0144

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0190R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with specific tail rotor drive shafts (P/N 350A34-5010-00 or 3S50A34-5020-00). It mandates repetitive vibration level measurements of the tail rotor drive shaft to detect potential cracks or failures that could lead to loss of yaw control. The directive includes detailed inspection procedures and corrective actions to maintain airworthiness.

Feb 20, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD US-2024-01-07

Flight Controls - Force Limiter Assemblies - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-01-07 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It mandates the replacement of certain force limiter assemblies for the lateral control mechanism that do not meet maximum design force requirements, and prohibits installation of affected parts. This directive aims to correct an unsafe condition that could lead to loss of lateral control and affect safe flight and landing.

Feb 19, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD US-2024-02-03

Instruments - Electronic Flight Instrumentation System / Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System Interface Units - Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-02-03 addresses certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. This final rule mandates updated software installation for the Electronic Flight Instrumentation System and Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System Interface Units to prevent display failures and improve airspeed alerting during landing.

Feb 19, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8Boeing 747-8F

EASA AD 2024-0046

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0032

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0046 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 09, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement schedules.

Feb 19, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0047

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0033

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated fuel airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 Revision 08. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring maintenance tasks and life limit replacements as per the latest approved maintenance program.

Feb 19, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0045

Fuel — Fuel Filter — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0045 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, L2 and EC 225 LP models delivered before 15 February 2024. It mandates inspection of fuel filters, specifically part number 4020P25-5, for cracks on both outer and inner surfaces to prevent potential dual engine shutdowns. The directive updates previous inspection requirements to enhance safety related to fuel filter bowl cracking.

Feb 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2024-0048

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0057

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to the escape slide and offwing slide inflation reservoir venting holes, specifically concerning certain orifice fittings installed on these reservoirs. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 16, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321Airbus A321-251NXAirbus A321-252NXAirbus A321-253NXAirbus A321-271NXAirbus A321-272NX

EASA AD CF-2024-05

Engine — Second-Stage Power Turbine (PT2) Blade Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-05 is an emergency directive addressing second-stage power turbine (PT2) blade failures in Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A and PT6E engine models. It applies to multiple PT6A-64 through PT6E-66XT variants equipped with suspect PT2 blades, part number 3056693-01. The directive mandates removal and replacement of affected blades to prevent potential engine power loss or in-flight shutdown.

Feb 15, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68

EASA AD 2024-0044-E

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0044-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the engine fire extinguishing system on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It specifically targets two-way valves with Part Number 446078 and certain serial numbers that may have incorrect marking and assembly. The directive mandates functional checks and corrective actions to ensure proper operation of the fire extinguishing system.

Feb 15, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0043

Wings — Outer Wing Stringers and Stringer Joint Pieces — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0043 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the outer wing stringers and stringer joint pieces on Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time special detailed inspection using high frequency eddy current techniques to detect cracks in specific wing areas. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these aircraft models with 34,000 or more flight cycles since entry into service.

Feb 15, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2018-0140R1

Equipment & Furnishings - Hoist - Removal; Cabin Sliding Plug Doors / Emergency Jettisoning System - Rotorcraft Flight Manual Amendment / Placard Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0140R1 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and EC 225 models. It focuses on the removal of the hoist arm and modifications related to the right-hand side lateral sliding plug door and its emergency jettisoning system. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the AS 332 C, C1, L, L1, L2, and EC 225 LP helicopters.

Feb 14, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD US-2024-03-04

Flight Controls - Aft Rudder Quadrant - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2024-03-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 737-8, 737-8200, and 737-9 airplanes. It mandates a one-time inspection of the aft rudder quadrant due to a reported missing washer and nut and a migrated bolt, which could compromise rudder control. The directive aims to ensure continued safe flight by correcting this unsafe condition.

Feb 14, 2024
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-8200Boeing 737-9