EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

Browse 4771 EASA regulations with AI-powered summaries.

EASA AD US-2023-22-06

Powerplant - Engine Truss Mount - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-22-06 addresses inspection requirements for engine truss mount upper lugs on Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and Model EC-130Q, C-130H, HP-C-130A, C-130A, and C-130B airplanes. This directive mandates one-time inspections to detect cracking or severed upper lugs on the outboard engines and requires replacement of the engine truss mount if damage is found. It aims to ensure the structural integrity of engine mounts and prevent potential catastrophic failures.

Nov 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin EC-130QLockheed Martin C-130HLockheed Martin HP-C-130ALockheed Martin C-130ALockheed Martin C-130B

EASA AD 2023-0207

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0228

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X, Falcon 900EX, and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain Decomatic Titanium bolts that were improperly heat treated during manufacturing, potentially compromising structural integrity. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models, including variants known as Falcon 8X, F900LX, F2000LXS, and F2000S.

Nov 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 900EXDassault Falcon 2000EXDassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon F900LXDassault Falcon F2000LXSDassault Falcon F2000S

EASA AD 2023-0205

Wings — Front Spar Vertical Stringers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the front spar vertical stringers on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to various models including CEO and NEO configurations, focusing on detecting cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates special detailed inspections using high-frequency eddy-current and rototest methods to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0203

Engine — Critical Parts — Recalculation / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0203 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211-535E4 series engines installed on Boeing 757 aircraft among others. The directive addresses recalculation and replacement requirements for critical engine parts to ensure continued airworthiness. It mandates operators to reassess the life consumed by affected parts and replace them if necessary to prevent potential failures.

Nov 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-535Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2023-21-09

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Transmission and Gearbox Assemblies - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-21-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes. It mandates inspection or records review of the trailing edge flap transmission and gearbox assemblies to identify affected serial numbers and requires corrective actions if necessary. The directive also restricts the installation of certain parts to prevent unsafe conditions related to flap control failures.

Nov 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-200LRBoeing 777-300Boeing 777-300ERBoeing 777F

EASA AD 2023-0202

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Panels — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Panels — Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military airworthiness authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for the affected military aircraft.

Nov 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0204-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA EMERGENCY AD 2024-0007-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0204-E is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue in Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the pilot and co-pilot cyclic stick bases, specifically parts with P/N G41-42-801, G41-43-801, and G41-43-802, due to reported cracks that could lead to loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the Cabri G2 helicopter.

Nov 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGuimbal, Helicopteres CABRIHélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

EASA AD 2013-0251-CN

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Spoiler Servo Control / Hydraulic Locking Function — Operational Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2013-0251-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2013-0251 related to the operational test of the spoiler servo control hydraulic locking function on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all serial numbers of Airbus A330-200, A330-300, and A340 models. The cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements now covered under Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section revisions and newer EASA ADs.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD G-2023-0004R1

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Links (LH & RH) — Inspection / Lubrication

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2023-0004R1 addresses inspection and lubrication requirements for the Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Links (left-hand and right-hand) on all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. The directive mandates detailed visual and special detailed inspections for cracks and dimensional checks, as well as lubrication tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these critical landing gear components.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146AVRO 146-RJ

EASA SIB SAIB-2023-14

Landing Gear Retraction / Extension System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2023-14 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential fractured clevis mounting boss on the main landing gear strut of Twin Commander Aircraft LLC models 500A, 500B, 500S, 500U, 560-F, 680F, 680F(P), 680FL, 680FL(P), 680T, 680V, 680W, 681, 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A, and 695B airplanes. It alerts owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about this issue without mandating regulatory action. The bulletin highlights a previous incident involving a Twin Commander 500S where the right main landing gear failed to fully extend due to this fractured component.

Nov 17, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtTwin Commander Aircraft 500Twin Commander Aircraft 560-FTwin Commander Aircraft 680Twin Commander Aircraft 690Twin Commander Aircraft 695

EASA AD 2023-0199

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-94u1. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 08 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0201

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0143

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0201 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of low pressure compressor blades with specific part and serial numbers to prevent cracking. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin TRENT 1000 72-AK965 Revision 2.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2023-0200

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0200 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 for Airbus A340 aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. It mandates compliance with the updated Certification Maintenance Requirements as detailed in Airbus A340 ALS Part 3 Revision 06. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Nov 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2023-0198

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0191

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0198 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes to mandate inspections of wing front and rear spars due to reported cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and focuses on specific wing spar areas to ensure structural integrity. It requires special detailed inspections using ultrasonic testing methods following Airbus service bulletins and alert operator transmissions.

Nov 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD 2022-0003R1

Landing Gear — Inner Wheel Axles — Inspection

The document titled 'Landing Gear — Inner Wheel Axles — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no public AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record and recommends that military airworthiness authorities issue their own applicable ADs for this aircraft.

Nov 13, 2023
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0196

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Nov 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A350Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0197

Tail Rotor Drive — Flexible Couplings and Tail Rotor Shafts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0197 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It mandates inspection of the tail rotor drive flexible couplings and tail rotor shafts due to reported occurrences of ruptured or deformed flexible couplings. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Nov 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2023-0195

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0195 is an amendment addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine models including Trent 1000-AE3 through Trent 1000-R3. This directive updates the Time Limits Manual and Maintenance Programme to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with revised maintenance tasks and life limits. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines and supersedes a previous directive.

Nov 9, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA SIB 2023-12

Elevator Push-pull Cable — Potential of Loss of Connection

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-12 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing a potential loss of connection in the elevator push-pull cable on Flight Design CTLS-ELA aeroplanes. The bulletin highlights a reported case of a missing nut on the forward bell crank connection, which could lead to detachment of the stabilizer control cable. The issue affects all serial numbers of Flight Design CTLS-ELA aircraft, including those operating under permanent Flight Conditions.

Nov 7, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight Design General Aviation Gmbh CT

EASA SIB 2023-11

Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) / Check of the absence of discharge of the HFE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) manufactured by L’HOTELLIER, part number 12085-01 (S262A10T1001), installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, EC 155, SA 365, AS 365, EC 120, EC 175, SA 341, and SA 342. The bulletin highlights issues with HFEs manufactured before July 2022 that may have unintentional discharge due to production defects. It provides guidance on checking for absence of discharge to ensure firefighting capability is maintained.

Oct 24, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 341Airbus Helicopters 342Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155