EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0134

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0191

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It addresses electrical wiring issues related to the Angle of Attack (AOA) probes that could cause spurious stall warning activations. The directive mandates inspections, wiring modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to ensure continued safe operation.

Jul 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR 42-200ATR 42-300ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2023-0131

Doors — Sliding Doors — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0131 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models equipped with sliding doors. It addresses a safety issue related to the upper rail roller of the sliding doors, which may lead to in-flight detachment of the door. The directive mandates modifications to the sliding door mechanism to enhance safety.

Jul 3, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2023-44

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibition in the Presence of 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-44 addresses navigation Minimum Equipment List (MEL) item prohibitions related to 5G C-Band wireless broadband interference for Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. It updates previous directives by refining operational restrictions in U.S. airspace where 5G interference affects radio altimeters. The directive clarifies conditions under which dispatch is prohibited based on aircraft radio altimeter tolerance and airport 5G deployment status.

Jun 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD CF-2023-45

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions in the Presence of 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-45 addresses navigation Minimum Equipment List (MEL) item prohibitions related to 5G C-Band wireless broadband interference for Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft. The directive updates previous restrictions on flight operations affected by 5G interference, focusing on radio altimeter performance and related MEL items. It modifies operational limitations based on aircraft radio altimeter tolerance and airport 5G deployment status in the contiguous United States.

Jun 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD 2023-0130

Power Plant — Propeller Shaft Interface / Spreader Plates — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive record for Power Plant — Propeller Shaft Interface / Spreader Plates — Modification provides information related to Airbus A400M aeroplanes. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation to military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft.

Jun 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0129

Doors — Bad Weather Windows Emergency Exit Mechanisms — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0129 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses inspection requirements for cockpit door bad weather windows and emergency exit jettison mechanisms to ensure proper functionality. The directive applies to all serial numbers of EC 175 B helicopters with affected parts produced before 20 April 2023.

Jun 29, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD CF-2023-46

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled "EASA Position regarding TCCA AD CF-2023-46 – Not eligible for adoption" explains that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) does not consider Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-46 eligible for adoption. This directive applies to all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radio (radar) altimeters and requires revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in contiguous U.S. airspace. EASA has not identified an unsafe condition but continues coordination with design approval holders before deciding on mandatory actions.

Jun 28, 2023
Agency DecisionSafety MgmtFlight Ops

EASA SIB 2019-14R2

Aircraft Fuel System Ice Inhibitors

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-14R2 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the use of fuel system ice inhibitor (FSII) additives in all aircraft that require or allow FSII for safe operation. It highlights risks associated with improper FSII usage, including incidents where Diesel Exhaust Fluid was mistakenly injected instead of FSII. The bulletin references FAA and Joint Inspection Group publications to raise awareness and promote safe FSII handling practices.

Jun 27, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2023-11-10

Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Sloping Longerons - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-10 is a final rule addressing Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and C-130 series airplanes. It targets the inspection of aft fuselage sloping longerons, specifically those with part number 342986-( ), due to a quality audit revealing overaged, understrength longerons. This directive mandates conductivity and hardness checks to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential failure.

Jun 27, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin 382Lockheed Martin C-130

EASA AD 2023-0127

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gear Box Engine Coupling — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0127 is a mandatory safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2, EC 130 B4, and AS 350 series helicopters. It requires inspection of the main gear box engine coupling installation to detect inverted engine flange installations that could compromise power transmission to the main rotor. The directive applies to helicopters manufactured before specific dates in 2023 and aims to prevent potential loss of helicopter control.

Jun 27, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD US-2023-12-14

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100 through 747-400F variants. This amendment supersedes a previous Airworthiness Directive and updates the airplane flight manual to include new limitations and operating procedures related to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals affecting radio altimeter performance.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2023-12-05

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The document titled "Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2023-12-05) that applies to Boeing Model 747-8F, 747-8 series, and 777 airplanes equipped with radio altimeters. It addresses interference issues caused by wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz 5G C-Band frequency range that affect the reliability of radio altimeters and related airplane systems.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 777Boeing 747-8FBoeing 747-8

EASA AD US-2023-08-05

Fuselage - Pivot Bulkhead Forward Outer Chord - Repetitive Inspections

Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections of the pivot bulkhead forward outer chord at station 2370 and longeron fitting to detect cracking. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of the pivot bulkhead outer chord that could lead to loss of horizontal stabilizer control and airplane controllability.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD US-2023-09-07

Main Rotor - Swashplate Assembly - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with main rotor stationary swashplate assemblies part numbers 92104-15011-042 and 92104-15011-043. This directive mandates inspections and potential removal of swashplate assemblies that have accumulated 1,600 or more total hours time-in-service to address cracks and other damage. The AD incorporates detailed recurring visual inspections and requires eddy current or fluorescent penetrant inspections to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD 2023-0128-E

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Blades — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0128-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for tail rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) models. It targets tail rotor blades with part numbers 341A33-5130-04 and 341A33-5130-06 due to identified manufacturing defects that pose a risk of crack propagation and potential in-flight loss. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 341Airbus Helicopters 342Airbus Helicopters SA 341 GAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD US-2023-12-10

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It updates airworthiness directives related to limitations and operating procedures in the airplane flight manual due to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters. This amendment aims to enhance safety by mitigating risks associated with degraded landing performance caused by 5G interference.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2023-12-12

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 757 and 767 airplanes. This amendment supersedes previous airworthiness directives and updates the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include specific operating procedures related to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals affecting radio altimeters and related systems.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 767

EASA AD US-2023-12-13

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-04. It applies to all Boeing 737 series airplanes including models 737-100 through 737-900ER, except certain 737-200 and -200C series equipped with specific flight control systems. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting instrument landing system approaches and other flight procedures.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD US-2023-12-15

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-18. It applies to Boeing Model 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting certain flight systems during approaches and go-arounds.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 707Boeing 717Boeing 727Boeing DC-10Boeing DC-8Boeing DC-9Boeing MD-10Boeing MD-11Boeing MD-88Boeing MD-90McDonnell Douglas DC-8McDonnell Douglas DC-9McDonnell Douglas DC-10McDonnell Douglas MD-10McDonnell Douglas MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-81McDonnell Douglas MD-82McDonnell Douglas MD-83McDonnell Douglas MD-87McDonnell Douglas MD-88McDonnell Douglas MD 90-30

EASA AD US-2023-12-11

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-20. It applies to all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes and addresses limitations and operating procedures related to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters. The amendment updates the airplane flight manual to prohibit the use of certain minimum equipment list items and retains procedures for calculating takeoff and landing distances under these interference conditions.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-8200