EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2023-51

Fuel Storage — Fuel Drain Quick Disconnect Valve Leakage Following Impact

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-51 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited model 505 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It addresses a fuel leakage issue from the fuel drain quick disconnect valve following an impact during crash testing. The directive mandates corrective measures to prevent fuel leakage and potential post-impact fire hazards.

Jul 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 505 (Jet Ranger X)Bell Textron Canada Limited 505

EASA AD 2023-0146

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0127

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0146 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the SA 330 J Maintenance Program – PUMA 330 J Airworthiness Limitations 5.99, Edition 2, Revision 7. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules for critical components.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2023-0142

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0142 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks detailed in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1 models. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section issued by Airbus Helicopters, ensuring continued airworthiness of these helicopters. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the AS 332 L1 helicopter.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2023-0140

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0140 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks detailed in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 models. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section issued by Airbus Helicopters, which includes all service life limits and maintenance tasks necessary for continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all AS 332 L2 helicopters regardless of serial number.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2

EASA AD 2023-0145

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0145 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C models. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section issued by Airbus Helicopters, which contains mandatory maintenance tasks and service life limits to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopters.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C

EASA AD 2023-0143

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0143 is an amendment concerning the Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L model. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) for time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive replaces previous maintenance instructions with a more current and segregated ALS document.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L

EASA AD 2023-0141

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0141 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks detailed in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. It mandates compliance with the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section revision to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopters. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the EC 225 LP helicopter.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2023-0144

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0144 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1 models. It mandates compliance with the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Revision 009 dated 27 July 2022 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies specifically to all manufacturer serial numbers of the AS 332 C1 helicopter.

Jul 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1

EASA AD CF-2023-52

Oxygen — Portable Oxygen Bottles — Oxygen Masks Not Connected to Oxygen Bottles After Servicing

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-52 addresses an issue with portable oxygen bottles and oxygen masks on certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It mandates inspection and correction of oxygen masks that are not connected to their respective portable oxygen bottles after maintenance. This directive ensures proper oxygen supply to cabin crew and passengers during decompression or emergency situations.

Jul 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2023-12-23

Placards and Markings - First Observer Seat - Placard Installation / Airplane Flight Manual Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-12-23 is a final rule affecting certain Boeing Company Model 767-300F airplanes. It mandates the installation of placards in the flight deck to indicate the correct position of the first observer seat during taxi, takeoff, and landing, and requires revisions to the airplane flight manual. This directive addresses a safety issue related to improper installation of the first observer seat that could cause injury during emergency landings.

Jul 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 767Boeing 767-300F

EASA AD 2023-0139

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Amendment / System Integration and Display — Software — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0139 is an amendment addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models with specific serial numbers. It mandates modifications to the rotorcraft flight manual and avionics software to enhance system integration and display reliability. The directive targets software updates and operational checks to mitigate risks associated with Multi-Function Display failures.

Jul 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters H160Airbus Helicopters H160-B

EASA AD 2023-0137

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0154

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0137 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of bonding straps located inside the feeder wing tank and outer and inner wing tanks to detect damage that could compromise electrical bonding. The directive requires a one-time detailed inspection and, if necessary, replacement of damaged parts to prevent potential ignition sources in fuel tanks.

Jul 12, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDeutsche Aircraft Gmbh Dornier 328Dornier 328-100Dornier 328-300

EASA AD US-2023-12-08

Fuselage - Stringers and End Stringer Splice Assemblies - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-12-08 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747-8 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of fuselage stringers and end stringer splice assemblies due to stress corrosion cracking found between station 2285 and 2300 on stringers S-17 to S-25. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by detecting cracks, shims, or gaps that could compromise the airplane's safety.

Jul 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8

EASA AD US-2023-12-18

Fuselage - Stringers and Stringer Splice Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-12-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates inspections of fuselage stringers and stringer splice fittings for cracking and the presence of radius fillers at fastener locations. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft by identifying and correcting potential cracking issues in critical fuselage components.

Jul 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8Boeing 747-8F

EASA AD 2019-0156R1

Engine — Post Flight Report — Check

The document titled 'Engine — Post Flight Report — Check' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own applicable ADs.

Jul 7, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD CF-2023-49

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled "NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED" is an official position from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-49. This TCCA AD applies to all helicopters equipped with a radio altimeter and requires revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in contiguous U.S. airspace. EASA has determined that this TCCA AD is not eligible for adoption within the European Union.

Jul 6, 2023
OpinionFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2023-0122R1

Stabilizers — Vertical Stabilizer Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0122R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the vertical stabilizer assembly on Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes. It mandates High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections and potential replacement of the horizontal tail trim actuator fitting assembly, part number 80-363283-401, to detect and correct stress corrosion cracking. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aircraft.

Jul 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiaggio P180Piaggio P.180 AvantiPiaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2023-0133

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0187

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0133 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3, EC 130 B4, and EC 130 T2 models. It addresses issues related to engine control microswitches and pilot twist grips, specifically targeting part numbers associated with these components to ensure safe engine power control operation. The directive mandates inspections, modifications, and corrective actions to prevent failure of engine power control during critical flight phases.

Jul 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2