EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2024-0015

Jan 10, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — ALS Part 4 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0015 is an amendment addressing the maintenance requirements for Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive updates the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as defined in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 8. It mandates compliance with revised maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD US-2023-26-03

Jan 10, 2024

Wings - Upper Wing Center Section Leading and Trailing Edge - Placard Installation / Inspection / Modification

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-26-03 is a final rule addressing certain WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation Model 2T-1A-2 airplanes, specifically serial numbers 1200 and subsequent with the 30116-100 upper wing center section assembly configuration. This directive mandates inspection and modification of the upper wing center section due to reported cracks in the leading and trailing edge former ribs. It also requires installation and later removal of maneuver restriction placards in the cockpits.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Waco Classic Aircraft Corp. 2T-1A
  • WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation 2T-1A-2

EASA AD 2024-0006

Jan 9, 2024

Main Wing — Lower Skin External Reinforcement Doublers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0006 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main wing lower skin external reinforcement doublers on Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of affected parts identified by part numbers 80-212457-001 and 80-212457-002 to detect corrosion and cracks. It applies to aeroplanes with or without embodiment of Piaggio Aero Industries Service Bulletin 80-0482.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti
  • Piaggio Avanti II

EASA AD 2024-0009

Jan 9, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0009 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 related to Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items, ensuring continued airworthiness through revised maintenance tasks and limitations. This directive applies to all certified models and manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A300-600.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2024-0010

Jan 9, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0010 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 related to Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items, ensuring continued compliance with mandatory maintenance tasks and limitations for these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310

EASA AD 2024-0008

Jan 9, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0008 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A300 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 related to Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items, ensuring continued airworthiness through revised maintenance tasks and limitations. This directive applies to all certified Airbus A300 models and serial numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300

EASA AD 2024-0007-E

Jan 8, 2024

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot and Co-pilot Cyclic Stick Base — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0007-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the pilot and co-pilot cyclic stick bases on Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters. It applies to cyclic stick bases with part numbers G41-42-801, G41-43-801, and G41-43-802. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks that could lead to failure and potential loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Guimbal, Helicopteres CABRI
  • Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

EASA AD 2024-0004

Jan 5, 2024

Fuselage — Centre Fuselage Frame Assembly — Inspection / Repair / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0004 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection, repair, and modification of the centre fuselage frame assembly on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 helicopters, including A109E, A109S (up to serial number 22199), and A109LUH models. It mandates inspections for cracks in the fuselage frame at station 1815 and requires corrective actions or modifications to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109

EASA AD 2024-0003

Jan 5, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0003 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, specifically the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as defined in Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4 Revision 03 Variation 3.3. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A300 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2024-0005

Jan 5, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0005 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 09 and its subsequent variations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and inspections critical to aircraft safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2024-0002

Jan 4, 2024

Engine — High-Pressure Turbine Inner Stationary Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0002 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seal on CFM International CFM56-5B, CFM56-5C, and CFM56-7B engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A340, and Boeing 737-600 through 737-900ER series aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential damage caused by cracks and honeycomb separation in the affected seals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • CFM International CFM56-5B
  • CFM International CFM56-5C
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A340
  • Boeing 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900ER

EASA AD 2024-0001

Jan 4, 2024

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0001 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A310 aeroplanes, specifically models A310-203, A310-203C, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 related to System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits. It mandates compliance with Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 Revision 03 Variation 3.4 to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310203203C204221222304308322324325

EASA AD US-2023-24-04

Jan 3, 2024

Engine / Engine Controls - Electronic Control Unit / Software - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-24-04 is a final rule addressing Honeywell International Inc. Model AS907-1-1A and AS907-2-1G engines. It targets an unsafe condition caused by compressor surges during takeoff climb through steep temperature inversions, which can lead to loss of engine thrust control. This directive mandates software updates or ECU replacements to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Honeywell International AS907

EASA AD CF-2023-79

Jan 3, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings — Overhead Storage Compartments — Improvement of the Overhead Bin Harnesses over the Class Divider

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-79 addresses the improvement of overhead bin harnesses above class dividers on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, specifically Bombardier CRJ models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 with specified serial numbers. It mandates inspections and modifications to prevent electrical harness damage in overhead storage compartments that could affect critical passenger systems. This directive updates and revises the applicability of the previous directive CF-2023-56.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bombardier CRJ

EASA AD 2023-0222-E

Dec 22, 2023

Main Rotor – Swashplate bearing – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0222-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates inspections and monitoring of the swashplate bearing, specifically those with Part Number U623A20T1001, due to premature degradation risks. The directive includes requirements for vibration health monitoring, grease identification, and corrective actions to prevent potential control loss of the helicopter.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B

EASA AD 2023-0220

Dec 21, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0220 is an amendment affecting all serial numbers of SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Limitation Manual (ALM) Revision 3, which contains mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators follow the latest maintenance requirements approved by EASA.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Saab Ab 2000
  • SAAB 2000

EASA AD CF-2023-78

Dec 20, 2023

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

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-78 addresses Bombardier Inc. BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, including all serial numbers of the Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 models. This directive introduces a new Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR) task related to the restoration of the left direct current power centre (DCPC) to mitigate erratic electrical system status indications. The directive aims to enhance aircraft safety by preventing electrical power loss incidents linked to contaminated electrical contacts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD 2023-0218

Dec 19, 2023

Engine — Critical Life-Limited Parts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0218 is an airworthiness directive addressing SAFRAN Helicopter Engines MAKILA 1A, 1A1, and 1A2 engines installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 series models. It mandates the re-calculation and replacement of certain critical life-limited engine parts to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to specific axial wheels, centrifugal impellers, injection wheels, and high pressure turbine discs identified by serial numbers in the SAFRAN Mandatory Service Bulletin A298 72 0837 Version A.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran MAKILA 1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332

EASA AD 2023-0219-E

Dec 19, 2023

Flight Controls – Rudder Trim Tab Installation / Threaded Bolts – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0219-E is an emergency directive affecting Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 101 and up. It addresses the replacement and inspection of threaded titanium bolts, part number 527.20.24.489, installed on the rudder trim tab short control rods to prevent potential failure. The directive mandates inspections and periodic replacements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-24
  • Pilatus PC-24

EASA SIB 2023-13

Dec 19, 2023

Flight in Airspace with Contamination of Volcanic Ash

Flight in Airspace with Contamination of Volcanic Ash is a Safety Information Bulletin addressing the risks associated with operating aircraft in airspace contaminated by volcanic ash. The bulletin provides guidance relevant to all aircraft types and engine models potentially exposed to volcanic ash, emphasizing safety and operational considerations. It aims to enhance awareness and promote best practices to mitigate hazards posed by volcanic ash to flight operations.

Safety Information Bulletin