EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0192

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0041

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0192 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 Time Limits Manual Revision 18. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and revised inspection and replacement requirements for critical engine components.

Nov 7, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000

EASA AD 2023-0191

Instruments — Angle of Attack Probe Electrical Routing — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0191 is an airworthiness directive addressing the electrical wiring routing of the left-hand and right-hand Angle of Attack (AOA) probes on ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections, modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to prevent spurious stall warning activations caused by wiring damage. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified ATR 42 models.

Nov 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-200ATR 42-300ATR 42-320

EASA AD US-2023-20-11

[Correction] Engine - High-Pressure Compressor Rear Hub - Replacement

Correction to FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-20-11 concerning International Aero Engines, LLC Model PW1124G1-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133G-JM, and PW1133GA-JM engines. The correction adds a previously omitted part number for the high-pressure compressor rear hub subject to replacement. The directive addresses safety issues related to potential heat-induced cracking and uncontained separation of the HPC rear hub.

Oct 31, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD 2023-0188-E

Equipment / Furnishings — Float Assemblies — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0188-E is an emergency directive addressing manufacturing deficiencies in certain DART Aerospace forward and aft float assemblies installed on Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It mandates replacement of affected float assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness and safety during ditching events. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the AW169 helicopter equipped with specified part numbers of float assemblies.

Oct 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo AW169

EASA AD US-2023-18-06

Wings - Inboard Foreflaps - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-18-06 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SR variants. This directive focuses on the inspection, lubrication, and replacement of inboard foreflap components to prevent partial or full departures of the foreflap assembly. The directive incorporates updated service information from Boeing and mandates repetitive inspections and maintenance actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747SR

EASA AD 2023-0186

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0265

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0186 addresses the inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. This directive mandates repetitive visual inspections of intermediate pressure Stage 8 and high pressure Stage 3 air tubes to detect potential fractures that could compromise engine performance and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these engine models and includes specific inspection procedures both on-wing and during shop visits.

Oct 27, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000Airbus A330

EASA AD CF-2020-29R1

Flight Controls — Elevator Control System — Vertical Torque Tube Seizure — Sand Contamination of Bearing

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-29R1 titled "Flight Controls — Elevator Control System — Vertical Torque Tube Seizure — Sand Contamination of Bearing" applies to Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9001 through 60081. It addresses contamination and corrosion of elevator torque tube bearings caused by sand, which can restrict free rotation and potentially lead to loss of pitch control. This directive mandates inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure continued safe operation of the elevator control system.

Oct 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA SIB 2023-11

Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) / Check of the absence of discharge of the HFE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) manufactured by L’HOTELLIER, part number 12085-01 (S262A10T1001), installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, EC 155, SA 365, AS 365, EC 120, EC 175, SA 341, and SA 342. The bulletin highlights issues with HFEs manufactured before July 2022 that may have unintentional discharge due to production defects. It provides guidance on checking for absence of discharge to ensure firefighting capability is maintained.

Oct 24, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 341Airbus Helicopters 342Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155

EASA AD CF-2023-72

Equipment/Furnishings — Baggage Bay Sidewall Heater Mat — Excessive Heat

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-72 addresses excessive heat issues in the baggage bay sidewall heater mats of Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 20003 through 20364, 20366, 20367, 20369, and 20372. This directive mandates modifications to the baggage bay sidewall interior panel, heater mats, and water tank heater installation to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards. It also permits the re-activation of the left-hand baggage bay sidewall heater mat previously deactivated under an earlier directive.

Oct 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2023-0185

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0201

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0185 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It addresses the inspection and potential replacement of low pressure compressor blades with specific part and serial numbers due to risk of cracking. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 engine variants including Trent 1000-A, -AE, -C, -CE, -D, -E, -G, -H, and their respective '2' and later series models.

Oct 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2023-0183-E

Powerplant — Engine Mass Ballast — Removal / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0183-E is an emergency directive addressing the removal or modification of engine mass ballast on BRM Aero s.r.o. Bristell B23 aeroplanes equipped with Rotax 912 engines. It targets specific mass ballast parts identified as unsafe due to potential in-flight detachment risks. The directive applies to aircraft without the design change ADxC-73-DC-061 installed.

Oct 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBrm Aero S.R.O. Bristell B23

EASA AD 2023-0184

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0184 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Oct 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-12Pilatus PC-12Pilatus PC-12/45Pilatus PC-12/47Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD CF-2023-71

Equipment/Furnishings — Storage Compartment — Potential failure of Overhead Bins Attachments

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-71 addresses a potential failure in the overhead bin attachments on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of this aircraft type and mandates modifications to the overhead storage compartments to ensure safety during emergency landing conditions. This directive aims to prevent overhead bins from detaching and causing injury or obstructing emergency exits.

Oct 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19

EASA AD 2020-0262R1

Flight Controls — Stabilator Trim Control Cable — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0262R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the inspection and replacement of stabilator trim control cables on Vulcanair P.68 series aeroplanes, including P.68R "Victor", P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68 "Observer", P.68 "Observer 2", and P.68TC "Observer" models. The directive targets specific part numbers of stabilator trim control cables that have been found damaged due to a design issue, potentially affecting aircraft control. It mandates repetitive inspections and allows for an optional modification to terminate these inspections.

Oct 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtVulcanair P.68Vulcanair P.68R VictorVulcanair P.68CVulcanair P.68C-TCVulcanair P.68 ObserverVulcanair P.68 Observer 2Vulcanair P.68TC Observer

EASA SIB SAIB-2023-09

PARKER HANNIFIN, STRATOFLEX PRODUCTS DIVISION: Type 124-, 124K-, 130-, 156-, 170- and 171K-series Hose Assemblies

The document titled PARKER HANNIFIN, STRATOFLEX PRODUCTS DIVISION: Type 124-, 124K-, 130-, 156-, 170- and 171K-series Hose Assemblies is a technical communication from Parker Hannifin's Stratoflex Products Division dated August 17, 2023. It addresses the qualification and testing processes of Stratoflex hose assemblies that hold FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorizations. The document does not specify particular aircraft or engine models but focuses on hose assemblies used in civil aviation applications.

Oct 18, 2023
OtherMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2023-70

Standard Practices/Structures — Verification of Aircraft Repairs and Damage Assessments

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-70 titled 'Standard Practices/Structures — Verification of Aircraft Repairs and Damage Assessments' applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11 model aircraft. It mandates a review and disposition of existing structural repairs and damage assessments based on revised operational load data affecting the A220 aircraft. The directive also prohibits the use of certain previously authorized repair data for new structural repairs.

Oct 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2023-69

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Implementation

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-69 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates the implementation of updated Airworthiness Limitations as specified in Issue No. 017.01 of the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership AWL publication. It ensures that maintenance schedules reflect the latest mandatory maintenance tasks and limitations for continued airworthiness.

Oct 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2023-16-06

Propellers - Auxiliary Motor and Pump - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-16-06 is a final rule addressing all Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 14SF-17 and 14SF-19 propellers, which are installed on aircraft including Viking Air Limited Model CL-215-6B11 and CL-415 variants. This directive mandates replacement of a specific auxiliary motor and pump assembly to prevent in-flight failure to feather the propeller. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks associated with motor magnet corrosion causing loss of propeller feathering capability.

Oct 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHamilton Sundstrand 14SFViking Air Limited CL-215-6B11Viking Air Limited CL-415

EASA AD 2023-0182-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0177

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0182-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with specific Emergency Rescue Hoist systems (MP/N 42325-16-6 or MP/N 42325-19-106). It mandates updated maintenance requirements including overhaul and functional checks of the rescue hoist to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter type certificate EASA.R.150 S.

Oct 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B