EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2024-11-01

Jun 26, 2024

Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement

The Electrical Power - Nickel-Cadmium Batteries during Aeroplane Parking or Storage - Replacement is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2024-11-01) that applies to various Airbus SAS airplane models including A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A350, and A380 series equipped with certain parts manufacturer approval (PMA) nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. This AD addresses the issue of reduced battery endurance performance during airplane parking or storage periods. It mandates replacement of affected PMA Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure electrical power reliability during abnormal or emergency conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0117

Jun 25, 2024

Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Post Flight Report — Check

The document titled Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Post Flight Report — Check is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, so no public AD exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with these engines to issue their own applicable ADs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2024-0115-CN

Jun 21, 2024

CANCELLED: Engine Fuel and Control — Check of Correct Position of Adjusted Fuel Control Unit

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2024-0115-CN cancels the previous DGAC France AD F-2005-088 which addressed the inspection of the fuel control unit position on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2F engines. These engines are commonly installed on EC 120B helicopters. The cancellation reflects that all affected engines have been inspected and corrected where necessary, and the safety risk no longer qualifies as an unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120B

EASA AD 2021-0124R2

Jun 21, 2024

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Discs — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive record for Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Discs — Replacement provides information regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no civil service aircraft currently use the TP400-D6 engine, and therefore no public AD exists. The record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for affected aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD CF-2024-24

Jun 21, 2024

Superseded by TCCA AD CF-2025-38

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-24 addresses missing or loose bolts in the anti-yaw mounting block of the horizontal stabilizer on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, specifically models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 within certain serial number ranges. The directive mandates inspections and eventual replacement of these bolts to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.

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 2024-0114

Jun 21, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0114 is an amendment concerning the ARRIUS 2G1 engines manufactured by SAFRAN Helicopter Engines, commonly installed on KAMOV 226T helicopters. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section of the SAFRAN Arrius 2G1 Maintenance Manual. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and adherence to revised maintenance intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Kamov 226T

EASA AD 2024-0116

Jun 21, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0116 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A350 aircraft. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance instructions to ensure continued safe operation of these engines.

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

EASA AD US-2024-11-03

Jun 20, 2024

Engine - 1st-Stage Hubs and 2nd-Stage Hubs - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-11-03 addresses certain International Aero Engines, AG Model V2500 engines installed on aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and A321-231. This directive requires angled ultrasonic inspections and accelerated replacement of specific high-pressure turbine 1st-stage and 2nd-stage hubs due to a risk of failure caused by a nickel powdered metal anomaly. The AD aims to prevent unsafe conditions resulting from hub failures that could lead to engine shutdowns or uncontained engine debris.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321-231

EASA AD CF-2024-23

Jun 20, 2024

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguisher — Defective Cargo Fire Extinguisher Bottles

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-23 addresses defective cargo fire extinguisher bottles on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive targets specific Low Rate Discharge (LRD) bottles with part numbers 475086-1, 475124-1, and 475087-1 that may have a manufacturing defect causing loss of extinguishing agent. This AD mandates inspection, replacement, and installation restrictions to ensure fire protection system reliability.

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

EASA AD US-2024-10-05

Jun 18, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings - Decompression Panels and Pressure Equalization Valves in the Forward and Aft Lower Lobe Cargo Compartments - Inspections / Replacement / Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-10-05 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for decompression panels and pressure equalization valves in the forward and aft lower lobe cargo compartments to prevent damage that could compromise cargo fire protection and airplane structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2024-10-07

Jun 18, 2024

Fuselage - Fuselage Skin Door Cutout - Inspection / Maintenance Records Check

Fuselage - Fuselage Skin Door Cutout - Inspection / Maintenance Records Check is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It addresses potential cracks in hidden areas beneath scuff plates in the fuselage skin and bear strap of certain doors, including passenger entry, crew entry, cargo doors, and main deck cargo doors on cargo-modified aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD 2024-0074-CN

Jun 13, 2024

CANCELLED: SUSPENSION OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2024-0074-CN cancels the previous Emergency AD 2024-0074-E which suspended flight operations of Blackshape S.p.A. BS 115 aeroplanes, including BK 160, BK 160-200, and BK 160TR models. The cancellation follows new data indicating that the second accident involving a BS 115 aeroplane may have resulted from operation beyond certified limits rather than a structural failure. This notice removes the suspension on all BS 115 flight operations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Blackshape BS 115

EASA AD 2024-0113

Jun 13, 2024

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Hub Tension-Torsion Bars — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0113 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 models. It mandates inspection of the tail rotor hub tension-torsion bars, specifically parts with P/N 350A33318000 or P/N 350A33318001, due to a reported failure that could lead to loss of tail rotor function. The directive includes inspection procedures and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation.

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

EASA AD 2023-0048-CN

Jun 12, 2024

CANCELLED: Wings — Main Wing Spar; Placards and Markings — Interior Placards — Installation; Aircraft Flight Manual / Operational Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2023-0048-CN cancels the previous Emergency AD 2023-0048-E concerning the main wing spars, interior placards, and aircraft flight manual amendments for CEAPR DR 400 series aeroplanes. This cancellation applies to all serial numbers of the DR 400 variants and addresses the previously identified potential structural issue with main wing spars. The notice confirms that the bonding of the affected main wing spars is now considered acceptable and no longer poses an unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ceapr DR 400

EASA AD 2024-0112-E

Jun 12, 2024

Power Plant – Engine Mount – Inspections / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0112-E is an emergency directive addressing cracked engine mounts on ELIXIR aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers of ELIXIR aircraft equipped with engine mounts having Part Number PRD-00094440. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and possible replacement of affected engine mounts to maintain structural integrity and flight safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Elixir Aircraft Elixir
  • ELIXIR

EASA AD 2024-0111

Jun 12, 2024

Reciprocating Engine — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0111 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines and Continental Aerospace Technologies. It applies to all engine types and models listed in the referenced Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS), except those manufactured or overhauled after 18 July 2004. The directive mandates compliance with corrective actions originally specified in Transport Canada Civil Aviation AD CF-2005-40.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, 6-285
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, A-65
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, C-115
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, C-125
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, C145
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, C75
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, C85
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, C90
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, C90 (RR)
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, E165
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, E185
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, GO-300
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, GTSIO-520
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-240
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-346
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, IOF-240
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, LIO-470
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, LIO-520
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-360
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-520
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-200
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-200 (RR)
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-240
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300 (RR)
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-470
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-550
  • Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOL-550
  • Lycoming Engines AEIO-540
  • Lycoming Engines AEIO-580
  • Lycoming Engines GO-435
  • Lycoming Engines GO-480
  • Lycoming Engines GSO-480
  • Lycoming Engines HO-360
  • Lycoming Engines IGSO-480
  • Lycoming Engines IGSO-540
  • Lycoming Engines IO-360
  • Lycoming Engines IO-540
  • Lycoming Engines IO-580
  • Lycoming Engines IO-720
  • Lycoming Engines IVO-540
  • Lycoming Engines LO-360
  • Lycoming Engines LTIO-540
  • Lycoming Engines LTO-360
  • Lycoming Engines O-235
  • Lycoming Engines O-290
  • Lycoming Engines O-320
  • Lycoming Engines O-340
  • Lycoming Engines O-350
  • Lycoming Engines O-360
  • Lycoming Engines O-435
  • Lycoming Engines O-540
  • Lycoming Engines TIGO-541
  • Lycoming Engines TIO-360
  • Lycoming Engines TIO-540
  • Lycoming Engines TIO-541
  • Lycoming Engines TO-360
  • Lycoming Engines TVO-435
  • Lycoming Engines VO-435
  • Lycoming Engines VO-540

EASA AD US-2024-10-15

Jun 11, 2024

Powerplant - Engine Mounts - Inspection / Repair / Revision of Aircraft Maintenance Manual

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-10-15 addresses certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. This directive mandates inspection and repair of engine mount hardware due to a reported failure of a rear engine mount that caused visible engine misalignment. It also requires revising the aircraft maintenance manual to update procedures for engine removal and installation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII
  • Gulfstream GVII-G500
  • Gulfstream GVII-G600

EASA PAD 24-039

Jun 10, 2024

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 24-039 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive concerning the replacement of Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) brackets with part number A0861 on Airbus aircraft. The withdrawal follows Airbus's further analysis confirming that the existing ELT bracket installation does not present any unsafe condition or risk to the airplane structure or essential systems due to heat or fire.

Proposed AD
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus

EASA AD CF-2024-21

Jun 7, 2024

Cargo and Accessory Compartments – Environmental Control System (ECS) Ducts – Flammability Non

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-21 addresses flammability non-compliance issues in Environmental Control System (ECS) ducts installed on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive identifies certain ECS ducts made with non-compliant material APF1180-7781 that fail flammability requirements and mandates inspection and retrofit actions. It also prohibits installation of affected ECS ducts without fire-resistant sleeve assemblies.

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

EASA AD CF-2024-19

Jun 7, 2024

Flight Controls — Pitch-up on Landing When Using Thrust Reversers in Partial Flap Configurations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-19 addresses a pitch-up issue on landing when using thrust reversers in partial flap configurations for Bombardier Inc. aircraft models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16. The directive mandates revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) procedures to mitigate the risk of tail strikes during landing. This AD applies to specific serial number ranges of these Challenger series aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
  • Bombardier CL-600-1A11
  • Bombardier CL-600-2A12
  • Bombardier CL-600-2B16