EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0173

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0165

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A310 series aeroplanes, including models A310-203, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-203C, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to safe life airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 1 SL-ALI Revision 02 Variation 2.2. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs.

Sep 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A310Airbus A310-203Airbus A310-204Airbus A310-221Airbus A310-222Airbus A310-203CAirbus A310-304Airbus A310-308Airbus A310-322Airbus A310-324Airbus A310-325

EASA AD US-2023-17-08

Engine - Stages 6—10 Compressor Rotor Spools and Forward Seals - Replacement

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-17-08 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B engines. It mandates the replacement of stages 6-10 compressor rotor spools and forward seals manufactured from powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusion. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of reduced material properties and fatigue life in these engine components.

Sep 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD CF-2023-64

Fuel Distribution — Twisted Motive Flow Flexible Fuel Line

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-64 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft with specific serial numbers. The directive addresses twisted Motive Flow (MF) flexible fuel lines installed in early configuration pylon to wing areas, which may cause fuel leaks and fire risks. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure fuel line integrity and safety.

Sep 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA SIB 2023-10

Aircraft Flight Manual Operational Procedures for Air Data Loss or Erroneous Air Data

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-10 is an informational document addressing operational procedures in Aircraft Flight Manuals for handling air data loss or erroneous air data. It applies specifically to Supplemental Type Certificate holders of CS-23 category aircraft. The bulletin highlights the risk of erroneous altitude data being transmitted to Air Traffic Control and collision avoidance systems, potentially compromising vertical separation safety.

Sep 15, 2023
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2023-0170

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0085

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0170 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated airworthiness limitation items and safe life items as specified in Fokker Services Report SE-622 issue 15. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with revised maintenance tasks and limitations.

Sep 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F27Fokker F27 Mark 050Fokker F27 Mark 0502Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD 2021-0218-CN

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0218-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It cancels the previous AD 2021-0218, which addressed inspection and replacement of certain oxygen cylinders used in crew and passenger oxygen systems. The affected parts included specific batches of oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077 and 891311-14 that were subject to inspection due to a manufacturing defect.

Sep 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD 2021-0180-CN

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0180-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2021-0180R2 concerning inspection and replacement of crew and passenger oxygen cylinders on various Airbus aircraft models. The affected aircraft include Airbus A300, A300-600, A310, A300F4-608ST, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 series. The directive addressed oxygen cylinders with specific part numbers that had a manufacturing defect potentially causing oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Sep 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321Airbus A330Airbus A340Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2023-0169

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0169 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the engine fire extinguishing pipe drain holes to ensure protective caps have been removed, preventing potential fire extinguishing failures. This directive applies specifically to certain Airbus A330 models and aims to maintain safe engine fire protection systems.

Sep 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD US-2023-17-14

Wings - Ring / Front Spar Lower Chords / Front Spar Webs - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-17-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes AD 2022-18-11 and applies to all Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the left- and right-side ring chords, repair angles, front spar lower chords, and front spar webs related to the underwing longeron, with a focus on preventing cracking and ensuring proper application of fastener cap seals in fuel tank areas.

Sep 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD 2023-0168

Tail Rotor Drive — Transmission Inclined and Horizontal Drive Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0168 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (commercial name 'GAZELLE') helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor drive's inclined and horizontal drive shafts, specifically those with certain part numbers, to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Aug 31, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 341Airbus Helicopters 342Airbus Helicopters SA 341 GAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD US-2023-13-12

Oxygen - Chemical Oxygen Generators - Replacements

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-13-12 addresses premature aging of certain passenger chemical oxygen generators installed on various Boeing aircraft models including the 737 series (100 through 900ER), 757 series, and 767 series airplanes. This final rule mandates repetitive replacement of affected chemical oxygen generators and restricts installation of certain parts to ensure safety during emergencies. The directive aims to prevent failure of oxygen generators to activate, which could jeopardize occupant safety.

Aug 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 757Boeing 767

EASA AD 2023-0166

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Floatation System Supply Hose Connection / Retaining Ring — Inspection

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Floatation System Supply Hose Connection / Retaining Ring — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models AS 350, EC 130, EC 120 B, and EC175. It addresses inspection requirements for the emergency flotation system's supply hose connection and retaining ring to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive focuses on maintaining the integrity of critical emergency equipment on these helicopter models.

Aug 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD CF-2023-61

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser — Disbonded or Missing Pivot Door Seal on Fixed Structure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-61 addresses an issue with the thrust reverser pivot door seal on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection and repair of disbonded or missing pivot door seals on the fixed structure of the thrust reverser to prevent potential engine thrust loss. The affected aircraft are specific serial numbers of the Bombardier BD-700-2A12 model.

Aug 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD US-2023-16-07

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-05-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-16-07 is a final rule addressing certain International Aero Engines, LLC models including PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1400G series, and others. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine 1st-stage and 2nd-stage hubs for cracks and requires replacement if cracks are found. This directive follows an incident involving an HPC 7th-stage rotor separation that caused an aborted takeoff on an Airbus A320neo powered by a PW1127GA-JM engine.

Aug 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400Airbus A320neo

EASA AD 2023-0165

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Blade Assemblies — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0165 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of low pressure turbine stage 1 blade assemblies, specifically those with Part Number FW68788, due to reported cracking and separation in the weld region of blade pairs. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by blade failure.

Aug 22, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2021-0009R1

Air - Modulated Air System Control Valves - Lock-Out / Deactivation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0009R1 addresses the deactivation and lock-out of Modulated Air System (MAS) control valves on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive targets engines experiencing high wear on high pressure turbine triple seals, which could lead to turbine disc failure and potential damage to the aircraft. It mandates specific actions to deactivate the MAS control valves to mitigate this risk.

Aug 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000Boeing 787

EASA AD 2023-0163

Engine — Pistons — Oil Analysis / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0163 is an airworthiness directive addressing piston failures in Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines installed on aircraft such as Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive mandates oil analysis and replacement of pistons and related engine parts to prevent piston failure that could lead to engine power loss and potential safety risks. It applies to engines with serial numbers listed in the updated Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB-E4-039 Revision 2.

Aug 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAustro Engine Gmbh E4Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NGDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2023-0164

Pilot's Operating Handbook — Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0164 is an amendment concerning the Pilot's Operating Handbook emergency procedures for DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 687 to 1491 inclusive. It addresses changes to emergency procedures related to in-flight fire or smoke events. The directive mandates updates to the Pilot's Operating Handbook to improve safety during such emergencies.

Aug 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtDaher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD CF-2023-63

Tail Rotor Blade — Missing Adhesive between Upper Skin and Core

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-63 is an emergency directive addressing Bell Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of tail rotor blades, part number 406-016-100-119, due to missing adhesive between the upper skin and core. This issue can cause severe vibration and potential tail rotor failure.

Aug 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 407Bell Textron Canada Limited 407

EASA AD CF-2023-60

Engine — Gas Generator Case to Turbine Support Case Retaining Bolts — Inadequate Fatigue Life

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-60 addresses inadequate fatigue life of gas generator case to turbine support case retaining bolts on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E and PW535E1 engines. This directive mandates inspections and replacements of specific bolts to prevent potential fatigue cracking and subsequent engine damage. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engine models manufactured to specified standards.

Aug 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney Canada PW530