EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD BR-2022-09-01R1

Flight Controls - Elevator / Rudder Power Control Units - Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-09-01R1 is a regulatory document issued by ANAC addressing the replacement of elevator and rudder Power Control Units (PCUs) on Embraer ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 aircraft with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates replacement of certain PCUs to prevent accelerated wear caused by manufacturing hydraulic decontamination procedures, which could compromise flight control surfaces and structural integrity.

Jun 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Embraer ERJ 190-300Embraer ERJ 190-400

EASA AD US-2023-11-03

Ice and Rain Protection - Airplane Flight Manual and Quick Reference Handbook - Amendment

Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-03 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It addresses issues related to the windshield heat operation procedures and the replacement of affected windshield assemblies to prevent potential in-flight smoke and fire hazards. This directive updates and corrects typographical errors from the previous AD 2022-18-03 while retaining all its safety requirements.

Jun 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHonda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD 2023-0113

Engine Fuel & Control — Hydromechanical Units — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0113 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, specifically targeting the hydromechanical units (HMU) with certain part numbers. The directive mandates replacement or repair of affected HMUs due to wear found in the combining spill valve (CSV) assembly, which can reduce fuel flow and potentially lead to thrust reduction and reduced aircraft control.

Jun 1, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD CF-2023-35

Electrical Power — Misleading Indications

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-35 addresses misleading electrical power indications on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes. The directive targets erratic electrical system status indications caused by contamination in the left-hand direct current power centre (DCPC) data bus, which can lead to partial or complete electrical power loss and affect flight displays and controllability.

May 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD CF-2023-36

Fire Protection — Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishers — Inspection of the Baggage Bay Discharge Push-Button-Annunciator Switch

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-36 titled 'Fire Protection — Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishers — Inspection of the Baggage Bay Discharge Push-Button-Annunciator Switch' applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes with serial numbers 70006 through 70099. This directive mandates inspection and testing of the baggage bay discharge push-button-annunciator (PBA) switch to ensure proper electrical contact and functionality. The directive aims to prevent potential fire hazards in the baggage compartment caused by a failure of the fire extinguisher discharge system.

May 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD G-2023-0003

Indicating / Recording Systems — Flight Data Recording System — Check

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2023-0003 addresses the flight data recording system on BAe ATP aeroplanes. It mandates modifications to protect the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), Data Acquisition and Recording Unit (DARU), and Flight Data Acquisition Unit (FDAU) from moisture ingress, which has been linked to intermittent recording faults. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of BAe ATP aircraft.

May 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) ATPBAe ATP

EASA AD 2023-0112

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Amendment

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Amendment is an amendment document concerning the Airbus A380 aircraft. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant items within the maintenance checks and time limits section. This amendment ensures continued compliance with safety standards for the Airbus A380 fleet.

May 30, 2023
AmendmentMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD CF-2023-34

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Introduction of Certification Maintenance Requirement Task

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-34 introduces new and revised Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR) tasks for Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, including Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 variants. The directive mandates updates to the Time Limits/Maintenance Check (TLMC) manual Part 2 concerning the restoration and overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim-Actuator (HSTA) with specific part numbers C47100-003, C47100-004, and C47100-005. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by addressing potential failures in the HSTA and motor brake assembly.

May 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD US-2023-08-04

Water / Waste - Door 1 and Door 3 Lavatory and Galley Potable Water Systems - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates detailed visual inspections of the potable water systems in door 1 and door 3 lavatories and galleys to identify missing or incorrectly installed clamshell couplings. The directive aims to prevent water leaks that could affect electronic equipment and compromise flight safety.

May 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2023-0110

Fire Protection — Fire Detectors — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0110 is issued to address fire detector replacement on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 1 series engines installed on helicopters such as Airbus Helicopters SA 365 variants and Leonardo Helicopters A109K2. The directive mandates replacement of specific fire detectors identified by part and serial numbers due to manufacturing non-compliance causing spurious engine fire warnings. This AD applies to all serial numbers of ARRIEL 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1K, and 1K1 engines.

May 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 1Airbus Helicopters SA 365Leonardo Helicopters A109K2

EASA AD 2023-0108

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0225

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0108 is issued for CFM International LEAP-1A engines installed on certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It addresses the replacement of forward outer seals, high pressure compressor stages 6-10 compressor rotor spools, and high pressure turbine rotor stage 1 disks due to potential manufacturing defects. This directive mandates corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent engine part failures.

May 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1ACFM International LEAP-1CAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0109

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0226

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0109 is an airworthiness directive addressing CFM International LEAP-1B engines installed on Boeing 737-8, 737-8200, and 737-9 aircraft. It mandates the replacement of certain high pressure compressor stages 6-10 spools and high pressure turbine rotor stage 1 disks identified as affected parts due to manufacturing defects. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential engine failures.

May 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1BBoeing 737-8Boeing 737-8200Boeing 737-9

EASA AD 2012-0260-CN

CANCELLED: Engine Oil System — Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger — Replacement [Time Between Overhaul]

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0260-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2012-0260R1 concerning the replacement of the Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) in Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The cancellation confirms that all affected engines have been modified with a serviceable FOHE part, eliminating the previously identified unsafe condition.

May 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0104

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0008

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0104 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A300 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitation tasks and maintenance program publication triggers as specified in Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Revision 03, Variation 3.4. This directive ensures continued structural integrity and safety of the affected aircraft.

May 24, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300

EASA AD 2023-0103

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage / Upper Stringers at Frame 43 — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0103 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Defence and Space CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and modification of the rear fuselage upper stringers at frame 43 due to detected cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates inspections and structural modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Defence & Space C-295Airbus Defence & Space CN-235Airbus Defence and Space CN-235Airbus Defence and Space C-295

EASA AD US-2023-08-07

Propellers / Propulsors - Propeller Pitch Control Linkage - Installation

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-07 is a final rule addressing Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. Model G-164A and G-164B airplanes equipped with certain supplemental type certificates. This directive mandates the installation of a secondary retention feature on the propeller pitch control (PPC) linkage to prevent detachment from the engine PPC assembly. The affected STCs include SA7769SW, SA7966SW, SA8720SW for Model G-164A and SA7546SW, SA7966SW, SA7987SW, SA8720SW for Model G-164B airplanes.

May 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAllied Ag Cat Productions, G164Allied Ag Cat G-164AAllied Ag Cat G-164B

EASA AD 2023-0105

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Duplex Bearing Housing and Slider Group Assembly — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0105 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor duplex bearing housing and slider group assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A109C, A109E, A109K2, A109LUH, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models and focuses on specific tail rotor parts identified by part numbers 109-0130-94-XXX and 109-0130-91-XXX. The directive mandates replacement and updated assembly procedures to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109CLeonardo A109ELeonardo A109K2Leonardo A109LUHLeonardo A109SLeonardo AW109SP

EASA AD US-2023-08-03

Flight Controls - Ground Spoiler Actuator Hydraulic Hose and Associated Fittings - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-03 is a final rule addressing certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-1159A, G-1159B, G-IV, and GIV-X airplanes. This directive requires replacement of the ground spoiler actuator hydraulic hoses and associated fittings to prevent improper hydraulic line connections that could cause unintended asymmetrical spoiler deployment. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating the risk of loss of control due to this hydraulic issue.

May 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation G-1159Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GIVGulfstream Aerospace G-1159AGulfstream Aerospace G-1159BGulfstream Aerospace G-IVGulfstream Aerospace GIV-X

EASA AD US-2023-09-13

Wings - Center Wing Upper and Lower Rainbow Fittings - Repetitive Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-13 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and C-130 series airplanes, including C-130H models. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings for cracks and requires replacement if cracks are found to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin C-130Lockheed Martin C-130H

EASA AD 2023-0102

Equipment / Furnishings — Lavatory Floor Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0102 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of lavatory floor fittings to detect corrosion that could lead to lavatory module detachment, posing safety risks to cabin crew and passengers. The directive requires repetitive general visual inspections and reporting of findings to Airbus.

May 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041