EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2014-0152R2

Nov 23, 2023

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft and Balance Weights — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0152R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft and balance weights on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 500, 800, and 900 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A340-500, A340-600, Airbus A380, and Boeing 777 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to detect and correct cracks that could compromise rotor integrity and aircraft safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 500
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 900
  • Airbus A340-500
  • Airbus A340-600
  • Airbus A380
  • Boeing 777

EASA AD US-2023-22-02

Nov 22, 2023

Engine - Combustion Section Outer Diffuser Case - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2023-22-02 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Pratt & Whitney Division Model PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 engines. The directive focuses on inspecting and replacing the combustion section outer diffuser case (ODC) to prevent cracks that could lead to engine and aircraft damage. It mandates fluorescent penetrant inspections and replacement of certain ODC parts with modified versions to reduce stress-related cracking.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4070
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4080
  • Pratt & Whitney PW4090

EASA AD 2022-0110R1

Nov 22, 2023

Engine — Low Pressure Compressor Rotor (Fan) Disc — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0110R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for low pressure compressor rotor (fan) discs on Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710 series engines. This directive applies to engines installed on aircraft such as Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BD-700-1A11, Gulfstream G500, and G550. It mandates inspections to detect cracks that could lead to fan disc or blade failure, posing safety risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710
  • Bombardier BD-700-1A10
  • Bombardier BD-700-1A11
  • Gulfstream G500
  • Gulfstream G550

EASA AD CF-2023-74

Nov 22, 2023

Fuselage — Non-Destructive Testing Manual — Revision of Calibration Standards for Ultrasonic Inspection Procedures

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-74 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to all serial numbers of the MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aeroplanes. This directive addresses revisions to the Non-Destructive Testing Manual Part 4 Ultrasonic Inspection Procedures for fuselage inspections. It mandates updated calibration standards to improve crack detection during structural inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19

EASA AD CF-2023-62R1

Nov 22, 2023

Navigation — Radio Altimeter System — Introduction of a Radio Frequency Filter to Decrease Risk of Interference from 5G C-Band Wireless Telecommunication Service on the Radio Altimeter System When Operating in the Contiguous United States of America Airspace

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-62R1 titled 'Navigation — Radio Altimeter System — Introduction of a Radio Frequency Filter to Decrease Risk of Interference from 5G C-Band Wireless Telecommunication Service on the Radio Altimeter System When Operating in the Contiguous United States of America Airspace' addresses interference issues affecting MHI RJ Aviation ULC aeroplanes, specifically models CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 when operating in contiguous U.S. airspace. The directive mandates installation of a radio frequency bandpass filter on radio altimeters to mitigate 5G C-Band interference risks. This directive is issued by Transport Canada Civil Aviation to ensure continued safe flight and landing operations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19
  • 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 2023-0209

Nov 22, 2023

Oxygen – Chemical Oxygen Generators – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing chemical oxygen generators installed on various Airbus aircraft models including A310, A300, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series. The directive targets specific part numbers of chemical oxygen generators that have shown failures to activate, potentially reducing oxygen availability in emergencies. It mandates replacement of affected oxygen generators to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)

EASA AD 2023-0208

Nov 22, 2023

Power Plant Mounts — Yoke Washer — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0208 is an airworthiness directive affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including Falcon 8X models with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It addresses the replacement of double countersink washers installed on engine 1 and engine 3 forward yokes. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of these washers to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dassault Falcon 7X
  • Dassault Falcon 8X

EASA AD GA8-11

Nov 22, 2023

Solenoid (Relay) Box Electrical Bonding

The Commonwealth of Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority Airworthiness Directive AD/GA8/11 Solenoid (Relay) Box Electrical Bonding 24/2023 addresses electrical bonding issues in Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 and GA8-TC 320 series aeroplanes. This directive applies to all GA8 aircraft up to serial number GA8-20-262 and GA8-TC 320 aircraft up to serial number GA8-TC 320-20-261. It mandates compliance with a specific mandatory service bulletin to correct unsafe electrical bonding conditions in the solenoid relay box assembly.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ga8 Airvan Pty Ltd (Gippsaero) GA8
  • Gippsland Aeronautics GA8TC 320

EASA AD BR-2023-11-01

Nov 21, 2023

KIDDE AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - Overheat Detection System - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2023-11-01 issued by Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates inspection and possible replacement of Overheat Detection System (ODS) sensing elements on Embraer S.A. ERJ 170 series aircraft. The directive addresses potential defects in Kidde Aerospace & Defense ODS sensing elements manufactured before January 31, 2021, which could fail to detect thermal bleed leaks and pose fire risks. The affected aircraft models include ERJ 170-100 and ERJ 170-200 variants as specified in Embraer Service Bulletin 170-36-0027 revision 04.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 170100200

EASA AD US-2023-22-06

Nov 21, 2023

Powerplant - Engine Truss Mount - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-22-06 addresses inspection requirements for engine truss mount upper lugs on Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and Model EC-130Q, C-130H, HP-C-130A, C-130A, and C-130B airplanes. This directive mandates one-time inspections to detect cracking or severed upper lugs on the outboard engines and requires replacement of the engine truss mount if damage is found. It aims to ensure the structural integrity of engine mounts and prevent potential catastrophic failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
  • Lockheed Martin Model 382
  • Lockheed Martin EC-130Q
  • Lockheed Martin C-130H
  • Lockheed Martin HP-C-130A
  • Lockheed Martin C-130A
  • Lockheed Martin C-130B

EASA AD 2023-0207

Nov 21, 2023

Standard Practices and Structures – DECOMATIC Titanium Bolts – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X, Falcon 900EX, and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of certain Decomatic Titanium bolts that were improperly heat treated during manufacturing, potentially compromising structural integrity. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models, including variants known as Falcon 8X, F900LX, F2000LXS, and F2000S.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Dassault Falcon 2000
  • Dassault Falcon 7X
  • Dassault Falcon 900EX
  • Dassault Falcon 2000EX
  • Dassault Falcon 8X
  • Dassault Falcon F900LX
  • Dassault Falcon F2000LXS
  • Dassault Falcon F2000S

EASA AD 2023-0205

Nov 21, 2023

Wings — Front Spar Vertical Stringers — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the front spar vertical stringers on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to various models including CEO and NEO configurations, focusing on detecting cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates special detailed inspections using high-frequency eddy-current and rototest methods to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0203

Nov 20, 2023

Engine — Critical Parts — Recalculation / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0203 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211-535E4 series engines installed on Boeing 757 aircraft among others. The directive addresses recalculation and replacement requirements for critical engine parts to ensure continued airworthiness. It mandates operators to reassess the life consumed by affected parts and replace them if necessary to prevent potential failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-535
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2023-21-09

Nov 20, 2023

Flight Controls - Trailing Edge Flap Transmission and Gearbox Assemblies - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-21-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes. It mandates inspection or records review of the trailing edge flap transmission and gearbox assemblies to identify affected serial numbers and requires corrective actions if necessary. The directive also restricts the installation of certain parts to prevent unsafe conditions related to flap control failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777200200LR300300ER
  • Boeing 777F

EASA AD 2023-0202

Nov 20, 2023

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Panels — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Rear Fuselage Panels — Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military airworthiness authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for the affected military aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0204-E

Nov 20, 2023

Rotors Flight Control – Pilot and Copilot Cyclic Stick Base – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0204-E is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue in Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the pilot and co-pilot cyclic stick bases, specifically parts with P/N G41-42-801, G41-43-801, and G41-43-802, due to reported cracks that could lead to loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the Cabri G2 helicopter.

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

EASA AD 2013-0251-CN

Nov 17, 2023

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Spoiler Servo Control / Hydraulic Locking Function — Operational Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2013-0251-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2013-0251 related to the operational test of the spoiler servo control hydraulic locking function on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This cancellation affects all serial numbers of Airbus A330-200, A330-300, and A340 models. The cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements now covered under Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section revisions and newer EASA ADs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2023-0201

Nov 17, 2023

Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Blades – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0201 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of low pressure compressor blades with specific part and serial numbers to prevent cracking. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin TRENT 1000 72-AK965 Revision 2.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000
  • Boeing 787

EASA AD G-2023-0004R1

Nov 17, 2023

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Links (LH & RH) — Inspection / Lubrication

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2023-0004R1 addresses inspection and lubrication requirements for the Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Links (left-hand and right-hand) on all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. The directive mandates detailed visual and special detailed inspections for cracks and dimensional checks, as well as lubrication tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these critical landing gear components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
  • Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146
  • BAe 146
  • AVRO 146-RJ