EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB SAIB-2023-14

Nov 17, 2023

Landing Gear Retraction / Extension System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2023-14 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential fractured clevis mounting boss on the main landing gear strut of Twin Commander Aircraft LLC models 500A, 500B, 500S, 500U, 560-F, 680F, 680F(P), 680FL, 680FL(P), 680T, 680V, 680W, 681, 685, 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A, and 695B airplanes. It alerts owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about this issue without mandating regulatory action. The bulletin highlights a previous incident involving a Twin Commander 500S where the right main landing gear failed to fully extend due to this fractured component.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Twin Commander Aircraft 500
  • Twin Commander Aircraft 560-F
  • Twin Commander Aircraft 680
  • Twin Commander Aircraft 690
  • Twin Commander Aircraft 695

EASA AD 2023-0199

Nov 17, 2023

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-94u1. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 08 to ensure continued safe operation of these aircraft. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0200

Nov 17, 2023

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0200 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 for Airbus A340 aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. It mandates compliance with the updated Certification Maintenance Requirements as detailed in Airbus A340 ALS Part 3 Revision 06. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2023-0198

Nov 16, 2023

Wings – Wing Front and Rear Spars – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0198 is issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes to mandate inspections of wing front and rear spars due to reported cracks. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and focuses on specific wing spar areas to ensure structural integrity. It requires special detailed inspections using ultrasonic testing methods following Airbus service bulletins and alert operator transmissions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2022-0003R1

Nov 13, 2023

Landing Gear — Inner Wheel Axles — Inspection

The document titled 'Landing Gear — Inner Wheel Axles — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no public AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record and recommends that military airworthiness authorities issue their own applicable ADs for this aircraft.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0196

Nov 10, 2023

Electrical Power — Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable Batteries — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the replacement of Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries on various Airbus aircraft models including the A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A310, A330, A340, A350, and A380. The directive mandates the replacement of affected Ni-Cd batteries with serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and electrical power reliability. It applies to specific battery part numbers and sets time limits for on-wing battery storage to prevent capacity degradation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A318
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320
  • Airbus A321
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340
  • Airbus A350
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0197

Nov 10, 2023

Tail Rotor Drive — Flexible Couplings and Tail Rotor Shafts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0197 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It mandates inspection of the tail rotor drive flexible couplings and tail rotor shafts due to reported occurrences of ruptured or deformed flexible couplings. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2023-0195

Nov 9, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0195 is an amendment addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine models including Trent 1000-AE3 through Trent 1000-R3. This directive updates the Time Limits Manual and Maintenance Programme to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with revised maintenance tasks and life limits. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines and supersedes a previous directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD 2016-0106R2

Nov 7, 2023

[Correction] Fuselage — Frame 35.2A - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0106R2 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A321 aeroplanes, specifically models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of fuselage frame 35.2A between stringers 22 and 23 on both right-hand and left-hand sides to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive includes instructions for corrective repairs and optional terminating modifications.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A321

EASA SIB 2023-12

Nov 7, 2023

Elevator Push-pull Cable — Potential of Loss of Connection

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-12 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing a potential loss of connection in the elevator push-pull cable on Flight Design CTLS-ELA aeroplanes. The bulletin highlights a reported case of a missing nut on the forward bell crank connection, which could lead to detachment of the stabilizer control cable. The issue affects all serial numbers of Flight Design CTLS-ELA aircraft, including those operating under permanent Flight Conditions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Flight Design General Aviation Gmbh CT

EASA AD 2023-0193

Nov 7, 2023

Hot Air Balloon Burner Assembly and Hanger — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0193 is an airworthiness directive addressing the FB6 double burner assemblies with hydraulic height adjustment manufactured by Theo Schroeder fire balloons GmbH. It applies to all serial numbers of these burner assemblies, which can be installed on any hot air balloon type. The directive mandates inspection and potential modification of the burner assembly connectors to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
All aircraft

EASA AD CF-2023-73

Nov 7, 2023

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – New Airworthiness Limitations

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-73 is issued for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA and PW815GA engines. It introduces updated airworthiness limitations including revised life limits and mandatory inspection intervals for certain engine components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest maintenance standards.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800

EASA AD 2023-0192

Nov 7, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0192 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 Time Limits Manual Revision 18. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and revised inspection and replacement requirements for critical engine components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000

EASA AD 2023-0191

Nov 2, 2023

Instruments — Angle of Attack Probe Electrical Routing — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0191 is an airworthiness directive addressing the electrical wiring routing of the left-hand and right-hand Angle of Attack (AOA) probes on ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections, modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to prevent spurious stall warning activations caused by wiring damage. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified ATR 42 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD US-2023-20-11

Oct 31, 2023

[Correction] Engine - High-Pressure Compressor Rear Hub - Replacement

Correction to FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-20-11 concerning International Aero Engines, LLC Model PW1124G1-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133G-JM, and PW1133GA-JM engines. The correction adds a previously omitted part number for the high-pressure compressor rear hub subject to replacement. The directive addresses safety issues related to potential heat-induced cracking and uncontained separation of the HPC rear hub.

Airworthiness Directive
  • International Aero Engines PW1100
  • International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD 2023-0188-E

Oct 30, 2023

Equipment / Furnishings — Float Assemblies — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0188-E is an emergency directive addressing manufacturing deficiencies in certain DART Aerospace forward and aft float assemblies installed on Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It mandates replacement of affected float assemblies to ensure continued airworthiness and safety during ditching events. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the AW169 helicopter equipped with specified part numbers of float assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo AW169

EASA AD US-2023-18-06

Oct 30, 2023

Wings - Inboard Foreflaps - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-18-06 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SR variants. This directive focuses on the inspection, lubrication, and replacement of inboard foreflap components to prevent partial or full departures of the foreflap assembly. The directive incorporates updated service information from Boeing and mandates repetitive inspections and maintenance actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747100200300400
  • Boeing 747SR

EASA AD 2023-0186

Oct 27, 2023

Air – Intermediate / High Pressure Air Tubes – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0186 addresses the inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines, commonly installed on Airbus A330 (NEO) aircraft. This directive mandates repetitive visual inspections of intermediate pressure Stage 8 and high pressure Stage 3 air tubes to detect potential fractures that could compromise engine performance and safety. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these engine models and includes specific inspection procedures both on-wing and during shop visits.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD CF-2020-29R1

Oct 26, 2023

Flight Controls — Elevator Control System — Vertical Torque Tube Seizure — Sand Contamination of Bearing

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-29R1 titled "Flight Controls — Elevator Control System — Vertical Torque Tube Seizure — Sand Contamination of Bearing" applies to Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9001 through 60081. It addresses contamination and corrosion of elevator torque tube bearings caused by sand, which can restrict free rotation and potentially lead to loss of pitch control. This directive mandates inspections and maintenance tasks to ensure continued safe operation of the elevator control system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA SIB 2023-11

Oct 24, 2023

Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) / Check of the absence of discharge of the HFE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-11 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the Hand Fire Extinguisher (HFE) manufactured by L’HOTELLIER, part number 12085-01 (S262A10T1001), installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, EC 155, SA 365, AS 365, EC 120, EC 175, SA 341, and SA 342. The bulletin highlights issues with HFEs manufactured before July 2022 that may have unintentional discharge due to production defects. It provides guidance on checking for absence of discharge to ensure firefighting capability is maintained.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 341
  • Airbus Helicopters 342
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155