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EASA AD CF-2024-08

Mar 1, 2024

Doors — Overwing Emergency Exit Door (OWEED) Escape Slide Mechanism — Rigging Pin Left Installed

Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-08 is issued by Transport Canada concerning the Overwing Emergency Exit Door (OWEED) escape slide mechanism on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive addresses a safety issue involving rigging pins left installed in the escape slide mechanism that can prevent slide deployment. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

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

EASA AD CF-2024-09

Mar 1, 2024

Oxygen System — Insufficient Accessibility to the Portable Oxygen Bottle

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-09 addresses insufficient accessibility to portable oxygen bottles on Bombardier Inc. aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 equipped with Scott (Avox/Zodiac) 5500 or 5600 series 11 cubic foot portable oxygen bottles with certain upper bracket part numbers. The directive ensures that portable oxygen bottles can be easily removed in emergencies by flight attendants. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

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

EASA SIB 2024-01R1

Feb 29, 2024

WITHDRAWN — RECOMMENDATIONS NOT COMMENSURATE WITH SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2024-01R1 is a revised bulletin addressing the use of Mobile Communication on Aircraft (MCA) services, specifically focusing on the operation of 5G-capable Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (T-PEDs) on aircraft operating in EU airspace. It applies to aircraft operators offering MCA services and updates recommendations to include non-commercial air operations with complex aeroplanes. The bulletin highlights frequency bands authorized for use and concerns about interference with aircraft radio altimeters.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2024-0057

Feb 28, 2024

Equipment/Furnishings – Escape Slide and Offwing Slide Inflation Reservoir Venting Holes – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0057 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for escape slide and offwing slide inflation reservoir venting holes orifice fittings with specific part numbers. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating inspections and corrective actions for affected parts to prevent potential in-flight deployment failures.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A321251NX252NX253NX271NX272NX

EASA AD CF-2024-07

Feb 28, 2024

Hydraulic Power — Engine Driven Pump Hydraulic Hoses Fouling with Pylon

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-07 addresses hydraulic power issues related to engine driven pump hydraulic hoses fouling with the pylon on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 60001 through 60076, 60083, 60087, and 60089. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent hydraulic hose chafing that could lead to system leaks and failures. This AD aims to maintain the integrity of hydraulic systems No. 1 and No. 2 on these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD CF-2020-51R2

Feb 28, 2024

Nacelles/Pylons — Attachment Pin Corrosion

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-51R2 addresses corrosion issues in the attachment pins of nacelles and pylons on De Havilland DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 4001, 4003 through 4550, and 4583 through 4590. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent premature corrosion and potential failure of nacelle to landing gear and wing rear spar attachment pins. This directive updates previous versions to clarify applicability and maintain required protective treatments.

Airworthiness Directive
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-8
  • De Havilland DHC-8-401
  • De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2024-0056

Feb 28, 2024

Superseded by EASA ADR 2024-0153

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0153 is an informational document regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. Since there are currently no TP400-D6 engines in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves to inform design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities about the recommended actions for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2024-0055-CN

Feb 27, 2024

CANCELLED: Engine Fuel and Control — Fuel Manifold to Burner Fuel Tube Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2024-0055-CN is an official cancellation of the UK CAA AD 001-10-95 concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 700 series engines, specifically the RB211 Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, Trent 772B-60, and Trent 772C-60 models. The original directive addressed replacement of the fuel manifold to burner fuel tube assembly due to reported failures. This cancellation confirms that all affected engines have been modified and are no longer subject to the unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700

EASA AD 2024-0054

Feb 26, 2024

Landing Gear — Landing Gear Unlock Emergency Cable Assembly Seals and Retainer Rings — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled 'Landing Gear — Landing Gear Unlock Emergency Cable Assembly Seals and Retainer Rings — Inspection / Replacement' applies to the AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE S.A. CN-235 aircraft. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for seals and retainer rings in the landing gear unlock emergency cable assembly to ensure proper functionality and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Defence & Space CN-235

EASA AD 2020-0249R1-CN

Feb 23, 2024

CANCELLED: Instruments — Angle of Attack Probe and Multi-Function Computers Electrical Routing — Operational Test / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0249R1-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. This notice cancels the previous AD 2020-0249R1, which addressed operational testing and inspection of electrical wiring between Angle of Attack probes and Multi-Function Computers. The cancellation reflects that the required actions have been incorporated into the ATR 42 and ATR 72 Time Limits Documents and new ADs have been issued to cover those requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0051

Feb 23, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings — Passenger Seat Attachment Eyebolt — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0051 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of passenger seat attachment eyebolts on Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It specifically targets Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seats with certain part numbers for the attachment eyebolt and spreader. The directive mandates inspection to detect potential damage that could affect seat belt operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Deutsche Aircraft Gmbh Dornier 328
  • Dornier 328-100
  • Dornier 328-300

EASA SIB CASA-2024-01

Feb 23, 2024

Incorrectly Installed Outflow Valve Coupling

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2024-01 is a safety alert addressing the incorrect installation of the outflow valve (OFV) coupling on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The alert highlights that improper installation can damage the OFV coupling attachment points and potentially cause rapid cabin decompression. It provides guidance to owners, operators, and maintainers of these aircraft models to inspect and correct the installation as per Airbus service instructions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

EASA AD 2024-0052

Feb 23, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0052 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 18. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-400
  • ATR 42-500

EASA AD 2024-0053

Feb 23, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0053 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 72 aeroplanes, including models ATR 72-101 through ATR 72-212A. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating ATR 72 Time Limits Document Revision 22. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72

EASA AD 2024-0050

Feb 22, 2024

Doors — Cargo Doors Closing Mechanism — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0050 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of cargo doors closing mechanisms on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It focuses on specific left-hand and right-hand cargo doors with certain part numbers related to the closing mechanism attachment. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect corrosion and fatigue in the door closing springs to prevent potential in-flight door opening.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2023-26-07

Feb 22, 2024

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1 and 2 Disks, Forward Rotor and Interstage Seals and Stages 7—9 Compressor Rotor Spools - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-26-07 mandates replacement of certain high-pressure turbine stage 1 and 2 disks, forward rotor seals, interstage seals, and stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools on General Electric Company GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B engines. This directive addresses parts manufactured with powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusions that could lead to premature failure. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of affected engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GE90

EASA AD CF-2024-04

Feb 22, 2024

Turboprop Engine — Overspeed Governor Hydraulic Pump — Malfunction of Pressure Relief Valve

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-04 addresses a malfunction in the overspeed governor hydraulic pump pressure relief valve on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series turboprop engines, including models PW118 through PW124B. The directive mandates removal of affected pressure relief valves to prevent propeller pitch-lock conditions that can cause propeller overspeed and potential control difficulties. This AD applies to specific serial numbers of the pressure relief valves identified in the directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100

EASA AD 2013-0104R3

Feb 20, 2024

Flight Controls — Flap Actuator — Inspection / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0104R3 is an update addressing the inspection, replacement, and modification of flap actuators on DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes. It applies to all TBM 700 aircraft except those with the MOD 70-0777-27 modification incorporated during production. The directive focuses on preventing loss of flap control due to wear and grease contamination in flap actuator drive nuts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Daher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD 2024-0049

Feb 20, 2024

Horizontal Stabilizer — Rear Attachment Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0049 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the rear attachment fittings of the horizontal stabilizer on Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity and control of the aircraft. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Defence & Space C-295
  • Airbus Defence & Space CN-235
  • Airbus Defence and Space CN-235
  • Airbus Defence and Space C-295

EASA AD 2023-0190R1

Feb 20, 2024

Tail Rotor Drive – Shaft-Line – Check / Measurement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0190R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with specific tail rotor drive shafts (P/N 350A34-5010-00 or 3S50A34-5020-00). It mandates repetitive vibration level measurements of the tail rotor drive shaft to detect potential cracks or failures that could lead to loss of yaw control. The directive includes detailed inspection procedures and corrective actions to maintain airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2