EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0130

Jul 8, 2024

Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Blades – Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0130 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211 Trent 700 engines, specifically models RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60, commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The directive mandates the removal from service of certain low pressure compressor blades identified as having non-conforming repairs that could lead to blade cracking and potential engine failure. It provides instructions for inspection, removal, and replacement of affected parts to maintain airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD CF-2024-25

Jul 8, 2024

Flight Controls - Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) - Rubber Bull Gear (RBG) Wheel Abnormal Wear

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-25 addresses abnormal wear of the Rubber Bull Gear (RBG) wheel in the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600 series aircraft, including CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected RBG wheels to prevent failure of the horizontal stabilizer trim system. The AD applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

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

EASA AD 2024-0131

Jul 8, 2024

Main Rotor — Control Rod Assembly / Pitch Link Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0131 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 C-2 and D-2 helicopters. It mandates inspection of the main rotor control rod assembly and pitch link assembly, specifically parts with certain part numbers, to detect wear in spherical bearings that could affect rotor blade pitch and control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 C-2
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2

EASA AD 2024-0129

Jul 5, 2024

Fuselage – Forward Cargo Door Piano Hinges – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0129 is issued for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes, addressing inspection requirements for the forward cargo door piano hinges 2 and 3. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and aims to ensure continued airworthiness by detecting potential cracking and damage in these parts. This directive updates previous requirements to enhance safety related to the forward cargo door structure.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA SIB 2022-02R3

Jul 5, 2024

Global Navigation Satellite System Outage and Alterations Leading to Communication / Navigation / Surveillance Degradation

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2022-02R3 is a revised safety information bulletin addressing the increase in jamming and spoofing of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) affecting aviation operations. It highlights the impact on navigation, communication, and surveillance systems, particularly in regions near conflict zones and various European and surrounding areas. The bulletin applies to competent authorities, air traffic management providers, air operators, and manufacturers involved in ATM/ANS equipment.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA AD 2024-0127

Jul 3, 2024

Tail Rotor Drive — Tail Rotor Drive Fan Wheel and Second Stage Impeller — Inspection / Replacement / Re-identification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0127 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, and N models. It addresses the inspection, replacement, and re-identification of tail rotor drive fan wheels and second stage impellers with specific part numbers due to incorrect identification during production. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N

EASA AD 2024-0126

Jul 2, 2024

Flight Controls — Automatic Elevator Connection — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0126 addresses the inspection and replacement of automatic elevator connection components on DG Aviation GmbH sailplanes and powered sailplanes, including models DG-100 through DG-1000 series. The directive targets elevator pushrod ends and rollers to prevent potential loss of pitch control due to fatigue failure. It applies to all serial numbers except those equipped with l’Hotellier connections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-100
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-1000
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-200
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-300
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-400
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-500
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-600
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh DG-800

EASA AD 2020-0247-CN

Jul 1, 2024

CANCELLED: Landing Gear — Skid Tubes — Inspection / Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Section Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0247-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2020-0247 which applied to Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B models. The original AD addressed inspection requirements and flight manual limitations related to cracks found in landing gear skid tubes after multiple autorotation landings. This cancellation reflects the introduction of improved skid designs that eliminate the unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD 2024-0124

Jul 1, 2024

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Hinge Pins — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0124 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of main landing gear hinge pins on ATR 72 series aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101, -102, -201, -202, -211, -212, and -212A. The directive targets specific hinge pins with part number D61000 and certain serial numbers that have been identified as potentially defective due to thermal abuse during production. This directive mandates replacement to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2021-0171R1

Jul 1, 2024

Tail Rotor — Pitch Control Rod Bearing — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0171R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of the tail rotor pitch control rod bearing on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. This directive mandates inspections of the tail rotor gearbox oil level and magnetic plug, as well as replacement of affected double bearings with improved parts to ensure safe yaw control. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD G-2024-0002

Jun 28, 2024

Auto Flight — Category III Automatic Landing — Operational Limitation / Aircraft Flight Manual - Category III Automatic Landing — Operational Limitation

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2024-0002 addresses operational limitations for Category III automatic landing systems on AVRO 146-RJ series aeroplanes. It specifically mandates revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual to mitigate potential interference from 5G telecommunications transmissions affecting radio altimeter reliability during autoland operations. This directive applies to all models and serial numbers of the AVRO 146-RJ aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
  • Avro 146-RJ

EASA AD 2016-0242-CN

Jun 28, 2024

CANCELLED: Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Case Support Inboard Pins, Dowels and Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2016-0242-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2016-0242 concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent XWB engines installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The original AD addressed inspection and replacement of low pressure compressor case support inboard pins, dowels, and bolts due to material non-conformance. This cancellation confirms that the unsafe condition has been resolved following inspections and corrective actions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT XWB
  • Airbus A350

EASA AD 2024-0122

Jun 28, 2024

Engine – High-Pressure Compressor / Mini-Disc Anti-Rotation Block – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0122 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates repetitive borescope inspections of the high-pressure compressor mini-disc anti-rotation block to detect potential part release that could compromise engine safety. The directive applies to Trent 1000-A, AE, C, CE, D, E, G, and H models with specific service bulletins embodied, excluding those with a particular production modification.

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

EASA AD 2023-0221R1

Jun 28, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings — Mini-Suite Entry Door(s)/Emergency Passage Feature Mechanism — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0221R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the Mini-Suite Entry Door and Emergency Passage Feature mechanism on Boeing 787-9 aircraft modified by EASA STC 10082968. The directive targets potential damage to the door mechanism pin that could prevent emergency evacuation from business class mini suites. It mandates inspections and modifications to ensure safe operation of the mini-suite entry doors during flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7879

EASA AD US-2024-12-07

Jun 28, 2024

Fuselage - Lavatory Service Panel, Access Pan, and Attaching Structure - Inspection

The Federal Register document titled 'Fuselage - Lavatory Service Panel, Access Pan, and Attaching Structure - Inspection' is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2024-12-07) issued by the FAA affecting Boeing 757-200 airplanes modified by specific supplemental type certificates. It addresses reports of cracking in and around the lavatory service panel structure. The AD mandates repetitive inspections, reinforcement of the attaching structure, and repair or replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 757200

EASA AD 2024-0123

Jun 28, 2024

Landing Gear — Hydraulic Line Restrictor Check Valve — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0123 is issued for Fokker Services B.V. F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of hydraulic line restrictor check valves in the main landing gear hydraulic system to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive applies to specific part numbers of restrictor check valves installed in the hydraulic return line of the parking brake shut-off valve.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Fokker F28
  • Fokker F28 Mark 0070
  • Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2024-0119

Jun 27, 2024

Fire Protection — Engine Pylon Fire Detector — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0119 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on Airbus A330 aeroplanes. It specifically targets the replacement of engine pylon fire detectors with part numbers 10-3001-00 or 10-3002-00 that are contaminated and may fail to detect fires reliably. The directive applies to multiple Airbus A330 variants with certain Airbus modifications embodied.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2024-0120

Jun 27, 2024

Stabilizers — Vertical Tail Plane Forward and Aft Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0120 is an airworthiness directive addressing ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes, specifically certain manufacturer serial numbers equipped with vertical tail plane forward and aft fittings. The directive mandates inspection of these fittings due to a potential use of improper material during production, which could compromise structural integrity. The affected parts include specific fuselage to vertical tail plane fittings identified by part numbers S5537490120400, S5537490220400, S5537490320000, and S5537490420000.

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

EASA AD 2024-0121

Jun 27, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0121 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations as defined in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320