EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2023-19-09

Auto Flight - Airplane Flight Manual Revision - Flight Control Module Software Update

Airworthiness Directive 2023-19-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates updates to the airplane flight manual and installation of updated flight control module software to correct unsafe conditions related to autopilot flight director system transitions and misleading vertical flight director guidance during approach.

Oct 13, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2023-0181

Electrical Power — Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA — Operational Test

Electrical Power — Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA — Operational Test is a regulatory document applicable to ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft types. It addresses the operational testing procedures for the Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA to ensure proper functionality and safety of the aircraft's emergency electrical power system.

Oct 13, 2023

OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD US-2023-18-04

Forward Outer Seals, High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 1 Discs and Rotating Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-18-04 mandates replacement of certain forward outer seals, high-pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) stage 1 disks, and rotating seals on General Electric Company Model CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4, and CF6-80E1A4/B engines. This directive addresses parts suspected to contain iron inclusion, which could reduce material strength and fatigue life. The directive aims to prevent uncontained engine failures and potential damage to aircraft.

Oct 13, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80E1

EASA AD US-2023-19-02

Low Pressure Compressor Fan Hub - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-19-02 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Pratt & Whitney Division Model PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 engines. It mandates repetitive eddy current inspections of the low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub assembly to detect cracks and requires removal from service if cracks are found. This directive aims to prevent LPC fan hub failure that could lead to uncontained debris release and damage to the engine and aircraft.

Oct 13, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4070Pratt & Whitney PW4080Pratt & Whitney PW4090

EASA AD US-2023-20-08

Magnetic Chip Detector Probe Tip - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-20-08 addresses certain General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series engines installed on aircraft such as the Boeing 767-300. This directive mandates inspection of the magnetic chip detector probe tip for metallic particles due to improperly installed bearings that could lead to engine fire. The AD aims to prevent unsafe conditions resulting from bearing failure in these engines.

Oct 13, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80CBoeing 767-300

EASA AD CF-2023-65

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — TLMC Manual Revision to Introduce New or Revised Tasks Affecting the Main Landing Gear (MLG), Nose Landing Gear (NLG) and Pitch Trim Actuator

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-65 mandates revisions to the Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) manual for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9001 through 9879, 9998, and 60001 through 60065. The directive introduces new or revised maintenance tasks affecting the Main Landing Gear (MLG), Nose Landing Gear (NLG), and Pitch Trim Actuator. These changes are required to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models.

Oct 13, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2023-0180

Engine — Critical Parts / Reference Flight Cycles Life Debits — (Re)calculation

The document titled Engine — Critical Parts / Reference Flight Cycles Life Debits — (Re)calculation is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no civil aircraft currently operate this engine, so no public AD exists, and the information is provided solely for military authorities and design approval holders. The document advises that legally binding ADs for affected military aircraft are issued by the respective national military airworthiness authorities.

Oct 11, 2023

OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2023-0179

Fuselage — Cargo Door Frame Attachment Drillings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0179 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the cargo door frame attachment drillings on Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253NX aeroplanes. It focuses on detecting and correcting oversized fastener holes in the fuselage skin panel assembly to maintain structural integrity. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action instructions based on Airbus Service Bulletins A320-53-1493 and A320-53-1494.

Oct 11, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A320-214Airbus A320-216Airbus A320-251NAirbus A320-271NAirbus A321-253NX

EASA AD 2023-0178

Oxygen — Oxygen Mask Container — Operational Check

The document titled 'Oxygen — Oxygen Mask Container — Operational Check' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record provided by EASA concerning the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since no Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in civil service, no official AD document exists for this aircraft. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own airworthiness directives.

Oct 11, 2023

OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2023-67

Electrical Cabin Systems — Lug — Improper Terminal Lug Selection

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-67 addresses improper terminal lug selection in electrical cabin systems on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and focuses on correcting terminal lug installations at lavatory and galley locations. This action aims to prevent electrical issues that could lead to false alarms and system malfunctions.

Oct 10, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2023-48R1

Indicating / Recording System — Misleading Pitch Trim Indication and Alerting for Take-off

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-48R1 addresses misleading pitch trim indication and alerting issues for take-off on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 and 350 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 to 20936. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) procedures to ensure correct horizontal stabilizer positioning during take-off. This revision updates aircraft applicability and corrects references from Non-Normal to Normal AFM procedures.

Oct 10, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 350

EASA AD 2023-0177-E

Engine — Propeller Gearbox Magnetic Plug — Inspection / Propeller Shaft — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0177-E is an emergency directive addressing certain Evektor SportStar RTC aeroplanes equipped with BRP-Rotax 912 ULS engines. It mandates inspection and replacement of propeller shafts with Part Number 937047 that were found to have machining defects. The directive aims to prevent engine failures caused by increased wear on propeller shaft bearings.

Oct 9, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEvektor, Spol. S R.O. SportStar RTCEvektor SportStar RTC

EASA AD 2023-0176

Fuselage — Cargo Compartment Panels Sealing Tape — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0176 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for cargo compartment panel sealing tapes on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive focuses on the sealing tapes installed between cargo floor panels and the cargo loading system or floor structure in specific cargo compartment areas. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections to detect tape migration that could compromise the fire extinguishing system efficiency.

Oct 6, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0175

ATA — Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Altitude Correction — Amendment ATA 21 — Air Conditioning — Cooling System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0175 is an amendment addressing altitude correction procedures and air conditioning system modifications for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2, D-2m, D-3, and D-3m helicopters. The directive mandates changes to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement and replacement of specific condenser outlet grids with covers to correct airspeed and altitude indication errors. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Oct 5, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2mAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD 2023-0174-E

Main Rotor — Swashplate Retaining Bushes / Ball Joint Seating — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0174-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of main rotor swashplate retaining bushes and ball joint seating on Airbus Helicopters SA 330 and AS 332 models. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and focuses on parts with manufacturer part number 330A31-3120-20. The directive mandates inspections to detect out-of-tolerance retaining bushes that could compromise helicopter control.

Oct 2, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD US-2023-13-05

Fuselage - Skin Lap Splices - Inspection / Repair

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-13-05 addresses fuselage skin lap splice cracking on all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This directive requires inspections and repairs of specific skin lap splice areas at stations S-4, S-14, and S-24 to detect and mitigate cracking, buckling, wrinkling, or bulging. The AD aims to maintain the structural integrity of these aircraft by preventing fatigue-related damage in critical fuselage areas.

Sep 29, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2023-0171-CN

Cancelled: Wings — Centre Wing Box Rear Lower Spar and Slanted Beam — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2023-0171-CN cancels the previously issued EASA AD 2023-0171, which applied to Airbus A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 aircraft modified by ELBE Flugzeugwerke GmbH's passenger-to-freighter conversion under EASA STC 10071994. The cancelled AD required inspections of the centre wing box rear lower spar and slanted beam areas due to potential fatigue stress concerns. This cancellation confirms that the existing AD 2023-0074 sufficiently addresses the identified structural integrity risks for these aircraft.

Sep 27, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0241R1

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0241R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for the high pressure turbine triple seals, Part Number FW34485, on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected parts to prevent turbine disc failure due to excessive seal wear. It applies to Trent 1000 engine models AE3 through R3 with serial numbers up to 11499, excluding engines modified with Rolls-Royce mod 75-K778.

Sep 26, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD US-2023-17-04

Engine - Oil Filter Adapter Gasket - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-17-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. engines including models C-125, C-145, GO-300, IO-360, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, O-300, O-470, TSIO-360, and TSIO-520 equipped with F&M Enterprises or Stratus Tool Technologies oil filter adapters. The directive mandates replacing the oil filter adapter fiber gasket with either a copper gasket or a stainless steel polytetrafluoroethylene gasket to prevent engine power loss caused by oil starvation. This AD applies to engines installed on U.S. registered aircraft and aims to enhance engine reliability and safety.

Sep 22, 2023

EASA AD 2023-0172

Equipment / Furnishings — Cabin Hoist Shear Toggle Switch Equipped Support — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0172 is an official safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1 and EC 225 LP models. It focuses on the replacement or modification of the cabin hoist shear toggle switch equipped support to prevent unsafe conditions during hoisting operations. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Sep 20, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP