EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2026-0161

Aug 7, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment' is an amendment concerning the CFM INTERNATIONAL CFM56-7B engine model. It updates the airworthiness limitations section related to time limits and maintenance checks for this specific engine type. The amendment aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of aircraft equipped with the CFM56-7B engine.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

CFM International CFM56-7B

EASA SD SD-2026-01

Aug 6, 2026

Inadequate Protection of SBAS-Based Instrument Approach Procedures

EASA Safety Directive 2026-01 addresses the inadequate obstacle clearance protection in Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) based instrument approach procedures, specifically those using LPV minima. This directive affects Flight Procedure Design providers and Air Traffic Services providers holding EASA approvals, focusing on procedures for aircraft eligible to fly RNP APCH operations to LPV minima. It highlights discrepancies in current ICAO design criteria assumptions that may compromise safety during missed approach phases.

Safety Directive

All aircraft

EASA SIB 2026-09

Aug 6, 2026

Inadequate Protection of SBAS-Based Instrument Approach Procedures

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2026-09 addresses the inadequate protection of Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) based instrument approach procedures, specifically those using APV-I and Precision Approach Category I criteria. The bulletin highlights that some published Localiser Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) procedures may not provide the intended obstacle clearance protection for all eligible aircraft due to assumptions in navigation system performance. This affects flight procedure design providers, air traffic services, and aircraft operators involved with SBAS-based approaches.

Safety Information Bulletin

All aircraft

EASA AD CF-2026-37

Aug 6, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-37 is an amendment addressing Time Limits and Maintenance Checks for Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 models. It mandates compliance with updated and more restrictive maintenance tasks as defined in the DHC Maintenance Requirements Manual PSM 1-84-7 Part 2. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these aircraft models and includes detailed inspection requirements for various structural components.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-401
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-402

EASA AD CF-2026-09R2

Aug 5, 2026

Ice and Rain Protection – Engine Cowl Anti-Ice – Ejector Pipe Chafing

Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-09R2 addresses ice and rain protection issues related to engine cowl anti-ice ejector pipe chafing on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. This directive mandates inspections and potential replacement of the ejector pipe and seal to prevent ice accumulation and engine shutdown. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2026-0128

Aug 3, 2026

[Correction] Engine Fuel & Control – Hydromechanical Metering Unit – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0128 is a corrective directive addressing the replacement of Hydromechanical Metering Units (HMUs) on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 1A models, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N twin-engine helicopters. The directive targets specific HMUs with part number 0164851170 identified as having a torn constant delta P valve diaphragm, which could cause fuel flow drift and potential engine shutdown. It mandates replacement of affected HMUs to ensure continued airworthiness and safe engine operation.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran ARRIUS 1
Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N

EASA AD 2026-0158

Aug 3, 2026

Fire Protection – Pyrotechnical Cartridge – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0158 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection pyrotechnical cartridges installed on Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon and Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and potential replacement of specific pyrotechnical cartridge parts identified by part and batch numbers to ensure fire extinguishing capability. The directive applies to all serial numbers of Fan Jet Falcon, Mystère-Falcon 20-( )5 series, Mystère-Falcon 200, and 20 GF aeroplanes.

Airworthiness Directive

Dassault Fan Jet Falcon
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 20
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 20GF
Dassault 200
Dassault Mystère-Falcon

EASA PAD 26-092

Aug 3, 2026

Power Plant – Air Intake Cowl – Nacelle Anti-ice Duct Female Socket – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-092 is a proposed directive addressing inspection requirements for the air intake cowl nacelle anti-ice duct female socket on Airbus A380-861 aeroplanes equipped with SAFRAN engine nacelles. It targets potential structural failures caused by excessive wear in the female socket of the anti-ice duct. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 and references specific Airbus and SAFRAN service bulletins for inspection procedures.

Proposed AD

Airbus A380

EASA PAD 26-093

Jul 31, 2026

Electrical Systems Installation – Battery Retaining Rods – Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-093 is a proposed directive addressing battery retaining rods on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It focuses on identifying and replacing affected battery retaining rods with part number D9241023700000 that may have quality defects leading to potential battery displacement and electrical system failures. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus models, including the A321-251NX and A321-271NX variants.

Proposed AD

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2026-0153

Jul 31, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0153 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES ARRIEL 2 series engines. This directive applies to multiple ARRIEL 2 engine models installed on various helicopters including Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (H125), EC 130 T2 (H130), MBB-BK117 D-2 (EC 145 T2 or H145), Sikorsky S-76C, Korea Aerospace Industries LAH and LCH, and AVIC AC312E helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance manuals and overhaul manuals to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran ARRIEL 2
Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2
MBB-BK117 D-2
Sikorsky S-76C
Korea Aerospace Industries LAH
Korea Aerospace Industries LCH
AVIC AC312E

EASA AD 2026-0154

Jul 31, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0154 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, requiring compliance with the latest Airbus A380 ALS Revision 14. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating replacement of life-limited parts and maintenance program revisions.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2026-0155

Jul 31, 2026

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0155 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI) Revision 12 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive updates maintenance requirements and intervals for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2026-0156

Jul 31, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0156 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements Revision 08 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2026-0157

Jul 31, 2026

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0157 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, requiring compliance with Airbus A380 ALS Part 4, SEMR Revision 17. This directive ensures mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits are followed to maintain continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2026-0152

Jul 30, 2026

Air Conditioning – Vapor Cycle Air Conditioning System – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0152 is an airworthiness directive addressing the vapor cycle air conditioning system on MBB-BK117 C-1 helicopters. It mandates recurring inspections of the louver box assembly, part number 117-820014, due to a reported in-flight detachment caused by incorrect installation. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter model and aims to prevent potential in-flight loss of parts and reduced helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
MBB-BK117 C-1

EASA PAD 26-091

Jul 30, 2026

Engine – Fan Blades – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-091 is a proposed directive addressing inspection requirements for fan blades on CFM International CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific fan blades to detect cracks and prevent potential fan blade failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of affected engine models and specifies compliance times and inspection intervals.

Proposed AD

CFM International CFM56-7B
Boeing 737-600
Boeing 737-700
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2026-0151

Jul 30, 2026

Main Rotor Drive – Rotor Hub-Shaft – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0151 is an official safety directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor drive rotor hub-shaft on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters. The directive mandates visual and eddy current inspections of specific rotor hub-shaft parts (MP/N D623M1501203 and D623M1501204) to detect cracks that could lead to main rotor transmission failure. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD US-2026-15-05

Jul 30, 2026

Wings - Airworthiness Limitation Section - Amendment

The Wings - Airworthiness Limitation Section - Amendment is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting Textron Aviation Inc. Model B300 and B300C airplanes. It mandates revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations section of the aircraft maintenance manual to update inspection intervals for detecting cracks in the wing spar and supporting structures. This directive addresses safety concerns related to structural integrity for airplanes operating at different maximum takeoff weights.

Airworthiness Directive

Textron Aviation 300 (Super King Air)
Textron Aviation B300
Textron Aviation B300C

EASA AD ISR-I-52-2026-07-32

Jul 29, 2026

Doors - Main Entrance Door Fittings – Discard and Replace

Airworthiness Directive AD ISR I-52-2026-07-32 issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel addresses the G280 model aircraft. It mandates the discard and replacement of main entrance door fittings due to reported failures during door operation. The directive also updates maintenance manual revisions related to door fittings and landing gear torque links.

Airworthiness Directive

Gulfstream (Galp) G280
Gulfstream G280

EASA AD BR-2026-07-03

Jul 29, 2026

Structures - Wing Tips Cracks - Inspection

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2026-07-03 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to all Embraer S.A. ERJ 170-200 aircraft equipped with specific left-hand and right-hand wingtip components. The directive mandates inspections for cracks in the wing spar and adjacent skin areas to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Embraer ERJ 170200