EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2023-12-05

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The document titled "Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2023-12-05) that applies to Boeing Model 747-8F, 747-8 series, and 777 airplanes equipped with radio altimeters. It addresses interference issues caused by wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz 5G C-Band frequency range that affect the reliability of radio altimeters and related airplane systems.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 777Boeing 747-8FBoeing 747-8

EASA AD US-2023-12-14

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100 through 747-400F variants. This amendment supersedes a previous Airworthiness Directive and updates the airplane flight manual to include new limitations and operating procedures related to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals affecting radio altimeter performance.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2023-08-05

Fuselage - Pivot Bulkhead Forward Outer Chord - Repetitive Inspections

Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections of the pivot bulkhead forward outer chord at station 2370 and longeron fitting to detect cracking. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of the pivot bulkhead outer chord that could lead to loss of horizontal stabilizer control and airplane controllability.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD US-2023-09-07

Main Rotor - Swashplate Assembly - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with main rotor stationary swashplate assemblies part numbers 92104-15011-042 and 92104-15011-043. This directive mandates inspections and potential removal of swashplate assemblies that have accumulated 1,600 or more total hours time-in-service to address cracks and other damage. The AD incorporates detailed recurring visual inspections and requires eddy current or fluorescent penetrant inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2023-0128-E

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Blades — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0128-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. It targets tail rotor blades with part numbers 341A33-5130-04 and 341A33-5130-06 due to identified manufacturing defects that pose a risk of crack propagation and potential in-flight loss. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 341Airbus Helicopters 342Airbus Helicopters SA 341 GAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD US-2023-12-13

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-04. It applies to all Boeing 737 series airplanes including models 737-100 through 737-900ER, except certain 737-200 and -200C series equipped with specific flight control systems. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting instrument landing system approaches and other flight procedures.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD US-2023-12-12

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 757 and 767 airplanes. This amendment supersedes previous airworthiness directives and updates the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include specific operating procedures related to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals affecting radio altimeters and related systems.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 767

EASA AD US-2023-12-15

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-18. It applies to Boeing Model 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting certain flight systems during approaches and go-arounds.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 707Boeing 717Boeing 727Boeing DC-10Boeing DC-8Boeing DC-9Boeing MD-10Boeing MD-11Boeing MD-88Boeing MD-90McDonnell Douglas DC-8McDonnell Douglas DC-9McDonnell Douglas DC-10McDonnell Douglas MD-10McDonnell Douglas MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-81McDonnell Douglas MD-82McDonnell Douglas MD-83McDonnell Douglas MD-87McDonnell Douglas MD-88McDonnell Douglas MD 90-30

EASA AD US-2023-12-11

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-20. It applies to all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes and addresses limitations and operating procedures related to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters. The amendment updates the airplane flight manual to prohibit the use of certain minimum equipment list items and retains procedures for calculating takeoff and landing distances under these interference conditions.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-8200

EASA AD US-2023-12-10

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It updates airworthiness directives related to limitations and operating procedures in the airplane flight manual due to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters. This amendment aims to enhance safety by mitigating risks associated with degraded landing performance caused by 5G interference.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2023-0126

Electrical Power — Equipment Power Distribution / Main Power Supply Wiring — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0126 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection of electrical power distribution and main power supply wiring on Sonaca S200 and S201 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections behind the instrument and circuit board panels in the cockpit to detect wiring damage or chafing that could lead to electrical failures or fire. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSonaca Aircraft S2Sonaca S200Sonaca S201

EASA SIB 2023-07

Main Cargo Door Opening in Flight

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-07 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the risk of the main cargo door opening in flight on Boeing 757-200 aircraft converted from passenger to freighter configuration under EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10015539. The bulletin highlights incidents involving sudden in-flight opening of the main cargo door on Boeing 757-236 PCF aircraft modified with this STC. It provides information on the door's locking and monitoring systems and references ongoing investigations into potential causes.

Jun 23, 2023
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenanceBoeing 757

EASA AD US-2023-11-07

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-07. This FAA AD applies to all helicopters equipped with a radio (radar) altimeter and requires certain operational limitations in U.S. airspace. EASA has determined that FAA AD 2023-11-07 is not eligible for adoption under EASA regulations, as it affects helicopter types beyond FAA's State of Design responsibility and no unsafe condition has been confirmed by EASA.

Jun 23, 2023
OpinionSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2023-0125

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0110

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0125 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time detailed inspection of the horizontal stabilizer front and centre box areas to detect loose fasteners and cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the applicable service bulletins.

Jun 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD CF-2023-43

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Task Revisions

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-43 is issued for MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It mandates revisions to the Maintenance Requirements Manual Part 2, specifically updating Airworthiness Limitation Items related to structural inspections and safe life components. These changes ensure continued airworthiness by addressing new damage tolerance findings.

Jun 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD US-2023-10-09

Fire Protection - Forward and Aft Cargo Compartment Decompression Panels - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-10-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the forward and aft cargo compartment decompression panels for damaged fastener holes and requires corrective actions if damage exceeds allowable limits. This directive aims to ensure the integrity of decompression panels to maintain adequate fire suppression capabilities in cargo compartments.

Jun 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA SIB 2023-06

Rupture of the Restraint System Buckle Cover

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-06 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the rupture of restraint system buckle covers on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, AS 355 NP, and EC 130 T2 equipped with -198 series crew seats or -284 series passenger seats. The bulletin highlights reported occurrences of belt buckle ruptures manufactured by Anjou Aéronautique and provides safety recommendations to operators. It references Airbus Helicopters Safety Information Notice 3279-S-25 Revision 2 and SAFRAN SEATS Service Bulletin 198-25-009 Revision 1 for further guidance.

Jun 21, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2007-0243R1

Wings - Wing / Pylon Thrust- & Sideload Fitting (Spigot) - Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0243R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the wing and pylon thrust- and sideload fitting (spigot) on Airbus A300, A310, A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes. The directive mandates detailed visual inspections and corrective actions to prevent structural integrity issues that could lead to engine loss. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers within these aircraft families.

Jun 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD CF-2023-42

Wings — Inboard Flap Seal Plate Lost or Damaged

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-42 addresses the issue of lost or damaged inboard flap seal plate assemblies on Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically affecting certain serial numbers. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of the flap seal plate assemblies to prevent potential in-flight detachment and subsequent aircraft damage.

Jun 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA SIB 2021-16R1

Operations to aerodromes located in United States with potential risk of interference from 5G ground stations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-16R1 is an informational document addressing the potential risk of interference from 5G ground stations on radio altimeters during operations to aerodromes located in the United States. It highlights concerns primarily related to aircraft operating in contiguous U.S. airspace and references FAA Airworthiness Directives affecting transport, commuter airplanes, and various helicopters. The bulletin does not mandate any new requirements for EASA-registered aircraft but provides guidance on the evolving situation.

Jun 19, 2023
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt