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EASA AD 2024-0109-CN

Jun 6, 2024

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Tail Rotor Control Tube — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0109-CN is a cancellation notice affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB206A helicopters. It cancels the previous Registro Aeronautico Italiano AD 69-20 Revision 1, which required inspections and replacements of the tail rotor control tube assembly, part number 206-001-021-9. The directive confirms that the unsafe condition related to wear on the tail rotor control tube no longer exists due to incorporation of required actions into scheduled maintenance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB206
  • Leonardo AB206A

EASA AD CF-2024-20

Jun 6, 2024

Fuel — Engine Feed Check Valve Failures

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-20 addresses fuel engine feed check valve failures affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates replacement of left and right engine feed check valves to prevent fuel imbalance and potential loss of fuel flow. It also prohibits dispatching aircraft with either left or right fuel AC boost pump inoperative to mitigate safety risks.

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

EASA AD 2024-0110

Jun 6, 2024

Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0239

EASA Airworthiness Directive SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0239 applies to Airbus Helicopters SA/AS 365 and EC 155 models. This directive has been officially superseded by EASA AD 2025-0239, indicating that the previous requirements or instructions are no longer current for these helicopter types. Operators should refer to the newer directive for the latest airworthiness requirements.

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

EASA AD 2024-0108

Jun 4, 2024

Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Analysis / Inspection

The Pneumatic — Bleed Air Leakage Detection System — Analysis / Inspection document is an informational advisory related to the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no official EASA Airworthiness Directive exists. This document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own airworthiness directives regarding bleed air leakage detection systems on the Airbus A400M.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2024-0107

Jun 3, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings — Medical Equipment Support — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0107 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of medical equipment support assemblies installed on MBB-BK117 D-2 and D-3 helicopters modified with EASA STC 10051018. The directive targets specific part numbers of the medical equipment support assemblies manufactured by MECAER AVIATION GROUP VIP Interiors to prevent potential detachment during flight. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and occupant safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • MBB-BK117 D-2
  • MBB-BK117 D-3

EASA AD 2024-0106

May 31, 2024

Cabin Systems – Antenna Adapter Plate – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0106 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion and cracking issues found on broadband antenna adapter plates and related components installed on these aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2024-0091R1

May 30, 2024

Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Limitations — Amendment / Auto Flight — New Flight Guidance Standard — Modification

The document titled Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Limitations — Amendment / Auto Flight — New Flight Guidance Standard — Modification applies to AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It introduces modifications to the aircraft flight manual sections related to auto flight systems by incorporating a new flight guidance standard. This amendment ensures that operators of these Airbus aircraft have updated procedural and operational information reflecting the latest auto flight system capabilities.

Other
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2024-0105

May 30, 2024

Fuselage — Potable and Waste Water Service Panels — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0105 is issued for Airbus A319 aeroplanes, specifically models A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, and A319-133, excluding those with certain Airbus modifications already embodied. The directive addresses modifications to the fuselage potable and waste water service panels to ensure structural integrity. It mandates compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1517 to correct identified fatigue issues.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A319

EASA AD CF-2024-18

May 30, 2024

Rotors Flight Control — Cyclic Stick Tube Cracking

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-18 addresses cracking in the cyclic stick tube assembly on Bell Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters with specific serial numbers and part numbers 206-001-342-101 or 206-001-342-101FM. The directive mandates revisions to the Interior and Prestart Check procedures and requires inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair or replace cracked cyclic stick tubes. This AD aims to prevent in-flight failure of the cyclic stick tube and potential loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell 407
  • Bell Textron Canada Limited 407

EASA AD BR-2024-05-09R1

May 29, 2024

Main Landing Gear Locking-Stay Bracket Assembly - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Emergency Airworthiness Directive E2024-05-09R01 mandates inspection and possible replacement of the main landing gear locking-stay bracket assembly on Embraer S.A. ERJ170-100 and ERJ170-200 airplanes, serial numbers 1700002 through 17000964. The directive addresses potential failure due to incorrect installation of self-locking nuts during maintenance, which could lead to uncommanded landing gear retraction and loss of directional control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 170
  • Embraer ERJ170-100
  • Embraer ERJ170-200

EASA AD CF-2024-14

May 29, 2024

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official EASA position regarding various foreign Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to potential 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference affecting aircraft equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. It specifically references foreign ADs such as FAA AD 2023-10-02, which applies to all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radar altimeters. EASA concludes that these foreign ADs are not eligible for adoption under its regulations.

Agency Decision
All aircraft

EASA AD CF-2024-15

May 29, 2024

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official EASA position regarding various foreign Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to potential 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference affecting aircraft equipped with radio (radar) altimeters. It specifically references foreign ADs issued by authorities such as the FAA, Transport Canada Civil Aviation, and ANAC Brazil, which apply to multiple transport and commuter category airplanes, including those not designed by those authorities. EASA concludes that these foreign ADs are not eligible for adoption under its regulations.

Opinion
All aircraft

EASA AD US-2024-07-01

May 29, 2024

Propellers - Auxiliary Motor and Pump - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-07-01 addresses Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 14SF-7, 14SF-15, and 14SF-23 propellers installed on aircraft including De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8 series. This directive mandates the replacement of a specific auxiliary motor and pump to prevent in-flight failure to feather the propeller. It also prohibits the installation of the affected auxiliary motor and pump part number on these propellers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Hamilton Sundstrand 14SF
  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8

EASA AD 2023-0111R1

May 28, 2024

Pneumatic – High Pressure Valve – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0111R1 is an updated safety directive addressing issues with the high pressure valve (HPV) clips on Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), and inspection or replacement of HPV clips to prevent potential duct bursts and loss of aircraft control. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A330 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330841941

EASA AD BR-2024-04-02R1

May 27, 2024

Fuselage - Center I Longitudinal Skin Splices Frames 22 and 23 - Inspections

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2024-04-02R01 is issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and applies to all Embraer S.A. EMB-120 series airplanes, including EMB-120, EMB120RT, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC, and EMB-120QC models. The directive mandates inspections of the fuselage center I longitudinal skin splices and skin panels at frames 22 and 23 to detect potential structural cracks. These inspections use high-frequency eddy current methods as detailed in the EMB-120 Nondestructive Inspection Manual.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-120

EASA AD BR-2024-04-03R1

May 27, 2024

Fuselage - Upper Central Fuselage II, III, and IV Longitudinal Splices - Inspections

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2024-04-03R01 is issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and applies to Embraer S.A. airplane models EMB-145 and EMB-135 series, covering all serial numbers. This directive mandates inspections of the upper central fuselage II, III, and IV longitudinal splices to detect and address fatigue damage caused by working fasteners that could compromise structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer EMB-135
  • Embraer EMB-145

EASA AD 2024-0104

May 24, 2024

Fuselage — Left Upper Cap Angle — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0104 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the left upper cap angle, part number 212-030-191-1, on Leonardo AB212, AB412, and AB412 EP helicopters. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of these helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and references specific service bulletins for inspection procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo AB212
  • Leonardo AB412
  • Leonardo AB412 EP

EASA AD CF-2024-17

May 24, 2024

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-17 is issued for Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, including Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 variants. It mandates compliance with updated Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) and Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) as specified in the latest Bombardier TLMC publications. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD CF-2024-16

May 24, 2024

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-16 addresses time limits and maintenance checks related to airworthiness limitations for Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aeroplanes, including Challenger 600, 601, 604, 605, and 650 series. This directive mandates compliance with updated or more restrictive maintenance tasks as defined in the Bombardier Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) publications approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance actions and inspections.

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