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EASA AD 2023-0185

Oct 20, 2023

Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Blades – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0185 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. It addresses the inspection and potential replacement of low pressure compressor blades with specific part and serial numbers due to risk of cracking. The directive applies to multiple Trent 1000 engine variants including Trent 1000-A, -AE, -C, -CE, -D, -E, -G, -H, and their respective '2' and later series models.

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

EASA AD CF-2023-72

Oct 20, 2023

Equipment/Furnishings — Baggage Bay Sidewall Heater Mat — Excessive Heat

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-72 addresses excessive heat issues in the baggage bay sidewall heater mats of Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 20003 through 20364, 20366, 20367, 20369, and 20372. This directive mandates modifications to the baggage bay sidewall interior panel, heater mats, and water tank heater installation to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards. It also permits the re-activation of the left-hand baggage bay sidewall heater mat previously deactivated under an earlier directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD 2023-0183-E

Oct 19, 2023

Powerplant — Engine Mass Ballast — Removal / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0183-E is an emergency directive addressing the removal or modification of engine mass ballast on BRM Aero s.r.o. Bristell B23 aeroplanes equipped with Rotax 912 engines. It targets specific mass ballast parts identified as unsafe due to potential in-flight detachment risks. The directive applies to aircraft without the design change ADxC-73-DC-061 installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Brm Aero S.R.O. Bristell B23

EASA AD 2023-0184

Oct 19, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0184 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD CF-2023-71

Oct 18, 2023

Equipment/Furnishings — Storage Compartment — Potential failure of Overhead Bins Attachments

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-71 addresses a potential failure in the overhead bin attachments on MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of this aircraft type and mandates modifications to the overhead storage compartments to ensure safety during emergency landing conditions. This directive aims to prevent overhead bins from detaching and causing injury or obstructing emergency exits.

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

EASA AD 2020-0262R1

Oct 18, 2023

Flight Controls — Stabilator Trim Control Cable — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0262R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the inspection and replacement of stabilator trim control cables on Vulcanair P.68 series aeroplanes, including P.68R "Victor", P.68C, P.68C-TC, P.68 "Observer", P.68 "Observer 2", and P.68TC "Observer" models. The directive targets specific part numbers of stabilator trim control cables that have been found damaged due to a design issue, potentially affecting aircraft control. It mandates repetitive inspections and allows for an optional modification to terminate these inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Vulcanair P.68
  • Vulcanair P.68R Victor
  • Vulcanair P.68CTC
  • Vulcanair P.68 Observer
  • Vulcanair P.68 Observer 2
  • Vulcanair P.68TC Observer

EASA SIB SAIB-2023-09

Oct 18, 2023

PARKER HANNIFIN, STRATOFLEX PRODUCTS DIVISION: Type 124-, 124K-, 130-, 156-, 170- and 171K-series Hose Assemblies

The document titled PARKER HANNIFIN, STRATOFLEX PRODUCTS DIVISION: Type 124-, 124K-, 130-, 156-, 170- and 171K-series Hose Assemblies is a technical communication from Parker Hannifin's Stratoflex Products Division dated August 17, 2023. It addresses the qualification and testing processes of Stratoflex hose assemblies that hold FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorizations. The document does not specify particular aircraft or engine models but focuses on hose assemblies used in civil aviation applications.

Other

EASA AD CF-2023-70

Oct 18, 2023

Standard Practices/Structures — Verification of Aircraft Repairs and Damage Assessments

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-70 titled 'Standard Practices/Structures — Verification of Aircraft Repairs and Damage Assessments' applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11 model aircraft. It mandates a review and disposition of existing structural repairs and damage assessments based on revised operational load data affecting the A220 aircraft. The directive also prohibits the use of certain previously authorized repair data for new structural repairs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2023-69

Oct 18, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Implementation

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-69 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates the implementation of updated Airworthiness Limitations as specified in Issue No. 017.01 of the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership AWL publication. It ensures that maintenance schedules reflect the latest mandatory maintenance tasks and limitations for continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2023-0182-E

Oct 17, 2023

Equipment / Furnishings – Rescue Hoist – Functional Check / Time Between Overhaul

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0182-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with specific Emergency Rescue Hoist systems (MP/N 42325-16-6 or MP/N 42325-19-106). It mandates updated maintenance requirements including overhaul and functional checks of the rescue hoist to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter type certificate EASA.R.150 S.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD US-2023-16-06

Oct 17, 2023

Propellers - Auxiliary Motor and Pump - Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-16-06 is a final rule addressing all Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 14SF-17 and 14SF-19 propellers, which are installed on aircraft including Viking Air Limited Model CL-215-6B11 and CL-415 variants. This directive mandates replacement of a specific auxiliary motor and pump assembly to prevent in-flight failure to feather the propeller. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks associated with motor magnet corrosion causing loss of propeller feathering capability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Hamilton Sundstrand 14SF
  • Viking Air Limited CL-215-6B11
  • Viking Air Limited CL-415

EASA AD US-2023-19-09

Oct 13, 2023

Auto Flight - Airplane Flight Manual Revision - Flight Control Module Software Update

Airworthiness Directive 2023-19-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates updates to the airplane flight manual and installation of updated flight control module software to correct unsafe conditions related to autopilot flight director system transitions and misleading vertical flight director guidance during approach.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2023-0181

Oct 13, 2023

Electrical Power — Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA — Operational Test

Electrical Power — Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA — Operational Test is a regulatory document applicable to ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft types. It addresses the operational testing procedures for the Direct Current Emergency Electrical Network Contactor 1PA to ensure proper functionality and safety of the aircraft's emergency electrical power system.

Other
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42
  • ATR 72

EASA AD US-2023-18-04

Oct 13, 2023

Forward Outer Seals, High Pressure Turbine Rotor Stage 1 Discs and Rotating Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-18-04 mandates replacement of certain forward outer seals, high-pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) stage 1 disks, and rotating seals on General Electric Company Model CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4, and CF6-80E1A4/B engines. This directive addresses parts suspected to contain iron inclusion, which could reduce material strength and fatigue life. The directive aims to prevent uncontained engine failures and potential damage to aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF6-80E1

EASA AD US-2023-19-02

Oct 13, 2023

Low Pressure Compressor Fan Hub - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-19-02 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Pratt & Whitney Division Model PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 engines. It mandates repetitive eddy current inspections of the low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub assembly to detect cracks and requires removal from service if cracks are found. This directive aims to prevent LPC fan hub failure that could lead to uncontained debris release and damage to the engine and aircraft.

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

EASA AD US-2023-20-08

Oct 13, 2023

Magnetic Chip Detector Probe Tip - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-20-08 addresses certain General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series engines installed on aircraft such as the Boeing 767-300. This directive mandates inspection of the magnetic chip detector probe tip for metallic particles due to improperly installed bearings that could lead to engine fire. The AD aims to prevent unsafe conditions resulting from bearing failure in these engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CF6-80C
  • Boeing 767-300

EASA AD CF-2023-65

Oct 13, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — TLMC Manual Revision to Introduce New or Revised Tasks Affecting the Main Landing Gear (MLG), Nose Landing Gear (NLG) and Pitch Trim Actuator

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-65 mandates revisions to the Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) manual for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9001 through 9879, 9998, and 60001 through 60065. The directive introduces new or revised maintenance tasks affecting the Main Landing Gear (MLG), Nose Landing Gear (NLG), and Pitch Trim Actuator. These changes are required to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD 2023-0180

Oct 11, 2023

Engine — Critical Parts / Reference Flight Cycles Life Debits — (Re)calculation

The document titled Engine — Critical Parts / Reference Flight Cycles Life Debits — (Re)calculation is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no civil aircraft currently operate this engine, so no public AD exists, and the information is provided solely for military authorities and design approval holders. The document advises that legally binding ADs for affected military aircraft are issued by the respective national military airworthiness authorities.

Other
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2023-0179

Oct 11, 2023

Fuselage — Cargo Door Frame Attachment Drillings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0179 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the cargo door frame attachment drillings on Airbus A320-214, A320-216, A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-253NX aeroplanes. It focuses on detecting and correcting oversized fastener holes in the fuselage skin panel assembly to maintain structural integrity. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action instructions based on Airbus Service Bulletins A320-53-1493 and A320-53-1494.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320214216251N271N
  • Airbus A321253NX

EASA AD 2023-0178

Oct 11, 2023

Oxygen — Oxygen Mask Container — Operational Check

The document titled 'Oxygen — Oxygen Mask Container — Operational Check' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record provided by EASA concerning the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since no Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in civil service, no official AD document exists for this aircraft. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own airworthiness directives.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M