EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0156-E

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0156-E is an emergency directive addressing certain BRP-Rotax 912 and 914 series engines installed on various general aviation aircraft and powered sailplanes. It mandates inspection of the propeller gearbox magnetic plug and replacement of affected propeller shafts with part number 937047 due to machining deviations causing surface abnormalities. The directive applies to specific engine serial numbers and spare parts identified by BRP-Rotax.

Aug 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBrp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 912 ABrp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 912 FBrp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 912 SBrp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 912 iScBrp-Rotax Gmbh & Co Kg 914 F

EASA AD CF-2023-57

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency — Replacement and Relocation of the Wardrobe Personal Locator Beacon

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-57 addresses the replacement and relocation of the Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 55003 through 55009, 55016, 55034, 55038, 55039, 55041 through 55043, and 55050 through 55055. This directive mandates modifications to the wardrobe area to install a new PLB part number 500-32-2Y-H to enhance safety. The directive is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427.

Jul 31, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2023-58

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguishing System (FIREX) — Line Fouling with Hi-Lite Fasteners

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-58 addresses fire protection concerns related to the fire extinguishing system (FIREX) on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive focuses on inspecting and correcting line fouling caused by Hi-Lite fasteners in the center mid fuselage and keel beam areas. It mandates inspections and potential repairs to ensure the cargo compartment fire extinguishing system remains fully operational.

Jul 31, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2023-0155

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blade Leading Edge Protection — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0155 is an airworthiness directive addressing the main rotor blade leading edge protection inspection for Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) helicopters. It applies to main rotor blades with specific part numbers and mandates repetitive inspections to detect disbonding of the stainless-steel leading edge protection. The directive aims to prevent main rotor unbalance and potential failure that could lead to loss of helicopter control.

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

EASA AD 2023-0157

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0203

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0157 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 System Equipment Maintenance Requirements Revision 08 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive updates maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.

Jul 31, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2020-0179R1

Fuselage — Forward Pressure Bulkhead — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0179R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection and repair requirements for the forward pressure bulkhead on Embraer ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 series aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections and a modification to prevent fatigue cracking that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of ERJ 170-100, ERJ 170-200, ERJ 190-100, and ERJ 190-200 models.

Jul 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2022-0120R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0237

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0120R2 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection and repair requirements for the 80VU rack attachments on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and focuses on detecting and correcting damage to the rack fittings that house critical flight control and communication computers. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2023-59

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-20

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-59 addresses engine feed check valve failures on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates replacement of the left and right engine feed check valves to prevent fuel imbalance and potential loss of fuel flow to the engines. This directive is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427 and applies to aircraft with serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A11.

Jul 27, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2023-0153

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0179

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0153 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting certain Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253NX aeroplanes. It addresses an issue with the cargo door frame-to-fuselage skin panel assembly where oversized drill holes were found, potentially compromising the structural integrity of the fuselage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0111R1

Wings — Overwing Panel / Lug Attachment — Inspection

The document titled Wings — Overwing Panel / Lug Attachment — Inspection is an Airworthiness Directive issued for AIRBUS S.A.S. aircraft models A319, A320, and A321. It addresses inspection requirements for the overwing panel and lug attachment areas on these aircraft types to ensure structural integrity and safety. The directive provides guidance on inspection procedures specific to these Airbus models.

Jul 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2023-53

Electrical Power — Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) Fan Inoperative

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-53 addresses an electrical power issue related to the Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) fan on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 70006 through 70166. The directive mandates corrective action to prevent overheating and potential cascading failures of TRUs. This AD ensures improved safety by requiring replacement of a specific TRU unit with an updated version that includes a corrected fan and monitoring circuit.

Jul 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD 2023-0152

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Booster Rotor — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0152 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the low pressure compressor booster rotors on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 717 aircraft. The directive mandates fluorescent-penetrant inspections of specific affected parts to detect malformed scallop edge geometry and surface conditions that could lead to engine failure. It provides updated inspection intervals and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-715Boeing 717

EASA AD CF-2023-55

Fuel — Fouling Condition between Fuel Scupper Attachment Bolt and Wire Harness

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-55 addresses a fuel system safety issue on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-2B16 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 5775 through 5990 and 6050 through 6178. The directive requires inspection and potential repair of electrical wires near the fuel scupper attachment bolts to prevent sparking during refueling. This AD aims to eliminate fire hazards caused by electrical sparks generated from wire insulation damage due to contact with fuel scupper bolts.

Jul 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2023-0151

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0031

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0151 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items Revision 09 Variation 9.3. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by introducing new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations.

Jul 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2023-56

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-79

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-56 mandates inspections and improvements to the overhead bin electrical harnesses above the class divider on MHI RJ Aviation ULC (formerly Bombardier Inc.) CRJ900 series aircraft, specifically models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 with specified serial numbers. The directive addresses potential damage risks to electrical harnesses that could affect critical aircraft systems such as emergency lighting, passenger oxygen, and air conditioning. This directive is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427.

Jul 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CRJ900

EASA AD 2023-0150

Fuselage — Crossbeam Splicing at Frames 16 and 20 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0150 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the fuselage crossbeam splicing at frames 16 and 20 on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to specific serial numbers except those with certain Airbus modifications embodied in production or service. The directive mandates repetitive special detailed inspections to detect early cracks that could compromise structural integrity.

Jul 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0148

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox — Replacement; Placards and Markings — ENG1 Training Idle Switch — Installation / Operational Restriction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0148 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models addressing main rotor drive main gearbox (MGB) replacement and installation of placards related to the ENG1 Training Idle switch. It applies to all EC 225 LP helicopters with specific affected MGB part numbers and introduces operational restrictions for one engine inoperative (OEI) training flights. The directive mandates inspections, part replacements, and placard installations to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceTrainingSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2023-0149

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0064

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0149 is an airworthiness directive issued for Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters. It addresses potential cracking damage in the ejector duct parts on both left-hand and right-hand sides of the engine exhaust system. The directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected ejector ducts to ensure continued safe operation.

Jul 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD CF-2023-54

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-69

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-54 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates updates to the aircraft maintenance schedules to incorporate the latest Airworthiness Limitations as defined in Issue No. 017.00 of the AWL publication. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

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

EASA AD 2023-0106R1

Fuel — Fuel Pump — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0106R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of specific fuel pumps on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It targets fuel pumps with part numbers 568-1-27202-001, 002, 005 (Pump A) and 568-1-27202-02R (Pump B) installed in various fuel tank locations. This directive aims to prevent potential in-tank ignition risks caused by pump failures and cavitation erosion.

Jul 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321