EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2023-17

Pneumatic — Non-Conforming Bleed Air Leak Detection System Sensing Elements

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-17 addresses a safety issue with non-conforming bleed air leak detection system sensing elements on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 through 9879, 9998, and 60001 and subsequent. The directive mandates testing and replacement of sensing elements that may have insufficient salt fill, which could impair detection of hot bleed air leaks. This AD supersedes previous directives CF-2022-38 and CF-2022-38R1 and incorporates Bombardier service bulletins for corrective actions.

Mar 9, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2023-0050

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0126

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0050 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Sonaca Aircraft S200 and S201 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and possible repair of the equipment power distribution and main power supply wiring to address potential wiring damage and chafing near the cockpit panel. This directive aims to prevent electrical short circuits and potential electrical fires that could lead to loss of aircraft control.

Mar 9, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSonaca Aircraft S200Sonaca Aircraft S201

EASA AD US-2023-04-20

Auto Flight - Cirrus Airframe Parachute System - Configuration / Placard Installation; Aircraft Flight Manual / Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-04-20 addresses safety issues in Cirrus Design Corporation Model SF50 airplanes related to uncommanded activation of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) autopilot mode. This directive mandates changes to avionics configuration, installation of information placards, and revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Airworthiness Limitations Section. It also requires wiring modifications for certain airplanes to remove CAPS power timer functionality.

Mar 8, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtCirrus Design Corporation SF50Cirrus SF50

EASA AD 2021-0266-CN

CANCELLED: Propellers — Dowel Bolts — Life Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive CANCELLED: Propellers — Dowel Bolts — Life Limitation is an informational record regarding Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no airworthiness directive (AD) document exists for these propellers in civil service because they are not currently used on civil aircraft. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own ADs for affected military aeroplanes.

Mar 8, 2023
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtRatier-Figeac FH385Ratier-Figeac FH386

EASA SIB SAIB-2023-02

Landing Gear System - Operation / Maintenance

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2023-02 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing landing gear system operation and maintenance for Mooney International Corporation Model M20 series airplanes, including variants M20, M20A through M20V. It highlights ongoing airworthiness concerns related to landing gear failures but does not mandate regulatory action. The bulletin provides guidance on proper inspection, maintenance, and operation of both manual and electric landing gear systems.

Mar 7, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtMooney International Corporation M20

EASA AD 2023-0049

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0076

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0049 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspection and measurement of the main gearbox suspension bar attachment plates to ensure correct installation and structural integrity. The directive addresses potential unsafe conditions caused by incorrect installation of attachment plates originally designed for other helicopter models.

Mar 7, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD US-2023-02-05

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-05 is a final rule addressing General Electric Company CF34-8C and CF34-8E model turbofan engines. It mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the engine manuals and operators' maintenance programs to include initial and repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections of the combustion chamber assembly aft flange. This directive aims to mitigate a predicted reduction in the cyclic life of this critical engine component.

Mar 7, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF34-8

EASA AD CF-2023-15

Flight Controls — Electrical Rigging Confirmation and Surface Travel Check of Primary Flight Control Surfaces

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-15 addresses the electrical rigging confirmation and surface travel check of primary flight control surfaces on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates updated maintenance procedures to ensure accurate positioning of flight controls following electrical rigging. It applies to all serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD BR-2023-03-01

Wings - Rib 3 / Wing Skin Interface Rivets - Sealant Application

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2023-03-01 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates sealant application on rivets at the rib 3 and wing skin interface for Embraer S.A. EMB-135BJ airplanes. This directive applies to all EMB-135BJ aircraft as identified in Embraer Service Bulletin SB145LEG-57-0015. The directive aims to enhance safety by addressing a potential ignition risk inside the fuel tank.

Mar 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-135Embraer EMB-135BJ

EASA AD 2023-0045

[Correction] Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 — Amendment

The document titled '[Correction] Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 — Amendment' is an amendment concerning the Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 20GF/200 aircraft. It addresses corrections related to time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 for this aircraft type.

Mar 3, 2023
CorrectionMaintenanceDassault Mystère-Falcon 20GFDassault 200Dassault Mystère-Falcon 20GF/200

EASA AD US-2023-02-09

Horizontal Stabilizer - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the horizontal stabilizer to detect cracks and requires related investigative and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity. It updates previous requirements to enhance safety on these Boeing aircraft models.

Mar 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83McDonnell Douglas DC-9-87McDonnell Douglas MD-88

EASA AD 2023-0047

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0034

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, including the Falcon 900EX Easy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX models with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in the Dassault Falcon 900EX Easy/900LX/900DX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 14.

Mar 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 900EXDassault Falcon 900EX EasyDassault Falcon 900LXDassault Falcon 900DX

EASA AD 2023-0046

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0036

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0046 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 27. This directive ensures continued airworthiness through adherence to revised maintenance requirements.

Mar 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900

EASA AD 2022-0217R1

Hydraulic Power — Nose Landing Gear Pressure Return Lines — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0217R1 is a regulatory update addressing the replacement of low pressure hydraulic pipes in the nose landing gear pressure return lines on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected hydraulic pipes identified by specific part numbers due to corrosion and ovality issues. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Mar 1, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0165R1

Aircraft Flight Manual — Section Abnormal Procedures — Amendment; Ice and Rain Protection / Pneumatic — MMEL Amendment; Pneumatic — Bleed Monitoring Computer Electrical Connection — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0165R1 is an amendment addressing the electrical grounding issue in the Over-Heat Detection System (OHDS) on Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, specifically models A320-251N, A320-253N, A321-251N, A321-253N, A320-271N, A321-271N, and A321-272N. This directive mandates modifications to the Bleed Monitoring Computer electrical connections, updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) abnormal procedures, and amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) to ensure continued safe operation. The directive applies to aircraft not incorporating Airbus modifications 161978 or 161979 in production.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0043

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguishers — Pressure Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0043 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire extinguisher pressure checks on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. It targets specific Meggitt fire extinguishers with certain part and serial numbers that may have been incorrectly overhauled or maintained. The directive mandates pressure verification to ensure proper fire suppression capability.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD CF-2023-13

Landing Gear — Nose Wheel Steering System — Steering Control Unit Filter Plate Connector Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-13 addresses a safety issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes related to the nose wheel steering system. The directive targets the Steering Control Unit (SCU) filter plate connector, part number 46000-01, which may fail due to non-compliance with high intensity radiated field certification requirements. This failure could cause un-commanded steering or lateral runway excursions.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2023-0044

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Planet Gear — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0044 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355 models. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main gearbox (MGB) planet gear bevel wheel to detect particle contamination that could lead to structural failure of the MGB drive. The directive applies to specific MGB part numbers and requires compliance with Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins for inspection and corrective actions.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA SIB SAIB-2023-01

Main Rotor - Potential Wear on Main Rotor Blade Spindle Bearings

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB 2023-01 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential wear on the main rotor blade spindle bearings, part number A159-3, in Robinson Helicopter Company R22, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA, and R22 MARINER rotorcraft. It alerts operators and maintenance personnel to the risk of brinelling in these bearings, which can cause unusual vibrations and control feel. This bulletin does not mandate any regulatory action but provides guidance on monitoring and inspection.

Feb 28, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtRobinson R22

EASA SIB BEA-2023-01

Rotary Switches Pull-to-Turn Feature inspection

The Special Airworthiness Bulletin BEA Nº 2023-01 provides guidance on inspecting the pull-to-turn feature of rotary switches on various Embraer aircraft models, including EMB-135/145, EMB-390 KC, EMB-500/505, EMB-545/550, and ERJ-170/190 families. This bulletin is informative and not mandatory, addressing concerns about the functionality of the pull-to-turn feature on switches such as Fuel Pump Power and APU Control Master. It aims to ensure the proper operation of these switches to prevent inadvertent activation or deactivation of critical systems.

Feb 27, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100)Embraer EMB-505 (Phenom 300)Embraer EMB-545Embraer EMB-550Embraer EMB-135Embraer EMB-145Embraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 190