EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0144

Jul 19, 2024

Tail Rotor Drive — Shaft-Line — Check / Measurement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0144 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with specific tail rotor drive shaft components. It addresses the inspection, measurement, and modification requirements for the tail rotor drive shaft, sliding flange, and equipped splined sleeve to prevent potential failures. The directive mandates repetitive vibration checks and modifications to certain helicopter groups to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2012-0257-CN

Jul 17, 2024

CANCELLED: Tail Rotor — Laminated Half-Bearings — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2012-0257-CN cancels the previous EASA Emergency AD 2012-0257-E concerning inspection and replacement of laminated half-bearings on the tail rotors of Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. This cancellation affects all serial numbers of AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, D, and most B3 helicopters except those with modification 075601, as well as AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters. The directive addresses safety concerns related to premature failure of laminated half-bearings that could lead to tail rotor failure and loss of control in flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2024-0142

Jul 17, 2024

Fuselage — Rear MGB Suspension Bar Fittings Attachment Screws — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0142 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2 and EC225 LP models. It mandates the replacement of rear main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar fittings attachment screws, specifically part number 332A22-3644-20, due to identified overlength and deformation issues. The directive applies to helicopters with Airbus Helicopters modification 07.28496 or those that have incorporated specific Alert Service Bulletins in service.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC225 LP

EASA AD US-2024-13-02

Jul 17, 2024

Oxygen - Passenger Service Unit Oxygen Generators - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-13-02 addresses a safety issue affecting all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, 737-8200, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900ER series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of passenger service unit (PSU) oxygen generator installations due to reports of oxygen generators shifting out of position caused by retention strap failures. The AD aims to ensure the functionality of supplemental oxygen systems during depressurization events.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737898200700800900ER

EASA AD 2024-0141

Jul 16, 2024

Wings – Main Landing Gear Attachment – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0141 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear attachment rib 9 fittings on both left-hand and right-hand wings to detect cracks and sealant condition. This directive addresses potential structural integrity risks due to corrosion and cracking in these critical components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2024-0140

Jul 12, 2024

Flight Controls — Angle of Attack Probes — Replacement

Flight Controls — Angle of Attack Probes — Replacement is a regulatory document concerning the ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft models. It addresses the replacement requirements for angle of attack probes used in the flight control systems of these aircraft. The document aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety by specifying necessary maintenance actions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0097R2

Jul 12, 2024

Fuselage – Centre Fuselage / Main Landing Gear Door Keel Beam Hinge and Actuator Fittings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0097R2 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and maintenance requirements for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It focuses on the main landing gear (MLG) door hinge and actuator fittings on the keel beam to detect and prevent cracks that could lead to in-flight detachment of MLG doors. The directive applies to both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) variants, specifying inspection methods and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD BR-2024-04-01

Jul 12, 2024

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED outlines EASA's position on various foreign Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to potential 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference affecting aircraft equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. These foreign ADs, issued by authorities such as the FAA, Transport Canada Civil Aviation, and ANAC Brazil, apply to multiple transport and commuter category airplanes but are not eligible for adoption by EASA. EASA has not identified an unsafe condition warranting mandatory action but continues coordination with design approval holders.

Opinion
All aircraft

EASA AD 2024-0139

Jul 12, 2024

Stabilizers — Vertical Fin — Inspection / Modification / Placards and Markings — Interior Placards — Installation / Aircraft Flight Manual / Airspeed Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0139 is an amendment addressing inspection, modification, and placard installation requirements for the vertical fin stabilizers of Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It applies to all serial numbers of AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, NP helicopters and AS 350 B3 helicopters except those with modification 073148 embodied in production. The directive mandates inspections, cleaning, flight manual amendments, placard installations, and introduces a reinforced upper fin assembly modification.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2024-0138

Jul 11, 2024

Equipment/Furnishings — Seat Rails - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0138 is an airworthiness directive issued for Tecnam P-Mentor aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1003 through 1056, 1064 through 1075, 1078 through 1082, 1089, 1090, 1118, 1119, 1124, 1125, and 1126, excluding those with Tecnam modification MOD2002/339 or Service Bulletin SB-748-CS embodied. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the seat rails of pilot and co-pilot seats due to a reported failure of the pilot seat locking mechanism. It mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to prevent in-flight unlocking of the pilot seat.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Tecnam P2002
  • Tecnam P-Mentor

EASA AD 2024-0137

Jul 11, 2024

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Uplock Bracket — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0137 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the Nose Landing Gear Uplock Bracket Assembly, part number 001A322D3100002, on Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. This directive mandates a one-time detailed inspection to detect cracking in the affected part to prevent uncommanded nose landing gear extension. It 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 2024-0136

Jul 11, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0136 is an amendment concerning the Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-725A1-12 engines, commonly installed on Gulfstream G650 aircraft. This directive mandates compliance with the updated Time Limits Manual (TLM) Revision 27, which contains mandatory airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance schedules and life limits for engine components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710
  • Gulfstream G650

EASA AD 2024-0092R1

Jul 10, 2024

Doors — Main Deck Cargo Door Actuator Bearing Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0092R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for the main deck cargo door actuator bearing fittings on Airbus A300, A300-600, and A310 freighter aircraft. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks caused by fatigue in these actuator fittings to prevent potential unsafe conditions during cargo door operations. It applies to all affected aircraft serial numbers, including those modified by specific EASA Supplemental Type Certificates.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD US-2024-12-04

Jul 10, 2024

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine 2nd Stage Blade Assemblies - Inspections

The Federal Register document titled "Engine - High-Pressure Turbine 2nd Stage Blade Assemblies - Inspections" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting Pratt & Whitney Model PW2037, PW2037M, and PW2040 engines. It addresses an unsafe condition caused by fractures in the high-pressure turbine 2nd stage turbine hub assembly lugs that led to in-flight shutdowns and fires. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of affected turbine hub and blade assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney PW2000

EASA AD US-2024-12-03

Jul 10, 2024

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disks - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-12-03 addresses certain CFE Company Model CFE738-1-1B engines. It mandates the replacement of high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and stage 2 disks suspected to contain iron inclusions due to manufacturing defects. This directive aims to prevent potential structural failures and uncontained engine debris release.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Cfe Company CFE738

EASA AD 2024-0135

Jul 10, 2024

Fuselage — Centre Fuselage — Keel Beam Bottom Panel — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0135 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the keel beam bottom panel in the centre fuselage due to detected cracks during fatigue testing. The directive applies to specific aircraft configurations and serial numbers, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0150R1

Jul 10, 2024

Tail Rotor — Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0150R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 models. It mandates repetitive dye penetrant inspections of specific tail rotor blade part numbers to detect fatigue cracks that could lead to blade failure and loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2024-0134

Jul 10, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0134 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters AS 355 series, including models E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Airbus Helicopters AS 355 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04 revisions. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2024-0132

Jul 9, 2024

Fire Protection — Lavatory Compartment Fire Extinguishers — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0132 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection in lavatory compartments on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It specifically targets lavatory fire extinguishers with part number BA24320L-1 and serial numbers between 70472 and 113558, requiring inspection and possible replacement to ensure safety. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of ATR 42-200 through ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0096R1

Jul 9, 2024

Flight Controls — Rudder Travel Limiting Unit — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0096R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and corrective actions for the rudder travel limiting unit (TLU) lever on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It applies to specific TLU levers identified by part numbers and manufacturing batches that may suffer from corrosion due to improper heat treatment. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and conductivity tests to detect corrosion and prevent potential loss of rudder control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72