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EASA AD CF-2023-67

Electrical Cabin Systems — Lug — Improper Terminal Lug Selection

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-67 addresses improper terminal lug selection in electrical cabin systems on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and focuses on correcting terminal lug installations at lavatory and galley locations. This action aims to prevent electrical issues that could lead to false alarms and system malfunctions.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD CF-2023-48R1

Indicating / Recording System — Misleading Pitch Trim Indication and Alerting for Take-off

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-48R1 addresses misleading pitch trim indication and alerting issues for take-off on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300 and 350 aircraft, serial numbers 20003 to 20936. The directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) procedures to ensure correct horizontal stabilizer positioning during take-off. This revision updates aircraft applicability and corrects references from Non-Normal to Normal AFM procedures.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-1001A10 Challenger 3001A10 Challenger 350

EASA AD 2023-0177-E

Engine — Propeller Gearbox Magnetic Plug — Inspection / Propeller Shaft — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0177-E is an emergency directive addressing certain Evektor SportStar RTC aeroplanes equipped with BRP-Rotax 912 ULS engines. It mandates inspection and replacement of propeller shafts with Part Number 937047 that were found to have machining defects. The directive aims to prevent engine failures caused by increased wear on propeller shaft bearings.

Airworthiness Directive

Evektor, Spol. S R.O. SportStar RTC
Evektor SportStar RTC

EASA AD 2023-0176

Fuselage — Cargo Compartment Panels Sealing Tape — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0176 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for cargo compartment panel sealing tapes on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive focuses on the sealing tapes installed between cargo floor panels and the cargo loading system or floor structure in specific cargo compartment areas. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections to detect tape migration that could compromise the fire extinguishing system efficiency.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2023-0175

ATA — Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Altitude Correction — Amendment ATA 21 — Air Conditioning — Cooling System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0175 is an amendment addressing altitude correction procedures and air conditioning system modifications for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-2, D-2m, D-3, and D-3m helicopters. The directive mandates changes to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement and replacement of specific condenser outlet grids with covers to correct airspeed and altitude indication errors. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-2m
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD 2023-0174-E

Main Rotor — Swashplate Retaining Bushes / Ball Joint Seating — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0174-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of main rotor swashplate retaining bushes and ball joint seating on Airbus Helicopters SA 330 and AS 332 models. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and focuses on parts with manufacturer part number 330A31-3120-20. The directive mandates inspections to detect out-of-tolerance retaining bushes that could compromise helicopter control.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD US-2023-13-05

Fuselage - Skin Lap Splices - Inspection / Repair

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-13-05 addresses fuselage skin lap splice cracking on all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This directive requires inspections and repairs of specific skin lap splice areas at stations S-4, S-14, and S-24 to detect and mitigate cracking, buckling, wrinkling, or bulging. The AD aims to maintain the structural integrity of these aircraft by preventing fatigue-related damage in critical fuselage areas.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD 2023-0171-CN

Cancelled: Wings — Centre Wing Box Rear Lower Spar and Slanted Beam — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2023-0171-CN cancels the previously issued EASA AD 2023-0171, which applied to Airbus A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 aircraft modified by ELBE Flugzeugwerke GmbH's passenger-to-freighter conversion under EASA STC 10071994. The cancelled AD required inspections of the centre wing box rear lower spar and slanted beam areas due to potential fatigue stress concerns. This cancellation confirms that the existing AD 2023-0074 sufficiently addresses the identified structural integrity risks for these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0241R1

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Seal — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0241R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for the high pressure turbine triple seals, Part Number FW34485, on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected parts to prevent turbine disc failure due to excessive seal wear. It applies to Trent 1000 engine models AE3 through R3 with serial numbers up to 11499, excluding engines modified with Rolls-Royce mod 75-K778.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD US-2023-17-04

Engine - Oil Filter Adapter Gasket - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-17-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. engines including models C-125, C-145, GO-300, IO-360, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, O-300, O-470, TSIO-360, and TSIO-520 equipped with F&M Enterprises or Stratus Tool Technologies oil filter adapters. The directive mandates replacing the oil filter adapter fiber gasket with either a copper gasket or a stainless steel polytetrafluoroethylene gasket to prevent engine power loss caused by oil starvation. This AD applies to engines installed on U.S. registered aircraft and aims to enhance engine reliability and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Continental Aerospace Technologies, C-125
Continental Aerospace Technologies, C145
Continental Aerospace Technologies, GO-300
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550
Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300
Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300 (RR)
Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520

EASA AD 2023-0172

Equipment / Furnishings — Cabin Hoist Shear Toggle Switch Equipped Support — Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0172 is an official safety directive addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1 and EC 225 LP models. It focuses on the replacement or modification of the cabin hoist shear toggle switch equipped support to prevent unsafe conditions during hoisting operations. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1
Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2023-0173

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 / Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A310 series aeroplanes, including models A310-203, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-203C, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to safe life airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 1 SL-ALI Revision 02 Variation 2.2. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and updating maintenance programs.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A310203204221222203C304308322324325

EASA AD US-2023-17-08

Engine - Stages 6—10 Compressor Rotor Spools and Forward Seals - Replacement

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-17-08 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B engines. It mandates the replacement of stages 6-10 compressor rotor spools and forward seals manufactured from powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusion. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of reduced material properties and fatigue life in these engine components.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GEnx

EASA AD CF-2023-64

Fuel Distribution — Twisted Motive Flow Flexible Fuel Line

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-64 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft with specific serial numbers. The directive addresses twisted Motive Flow (MF) flexible fuel lines installed in early configuration pylon to wing areas, which may cause fuel leaks and fire risks. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure fuel line integrity and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA SIB 2023-10

Aircraft Flight Manual Operational Procedures for Air Data Loss or Erroneous Air Data

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-10 is an informational document addressing operational procedures in Aircraft Flight Manuals for handling air data loss or erroneous air data. It applies specifically to Supplemental Type Certificate holders of CS-23 category aircraft. The bulletin highlights the risk of erroneous altitude data being transmitted to Air Traffic Control and collision avoidance systems, potentially compromising vertical separation safety.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2023-0170

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – ALS Part 2 – Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe Life Items – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0170 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F27 Mark 050, Mark 0502, and Mark 0604 aeroplanes. It mandates the implementation of updated airworthiness limitation items and safe life items as specified in Fokker Services Report SE-622 issue 15. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with revised maintenance tasks and limitations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Fokker F27
Fokker F27 Mark 050
Fokker F27 Mark 0502
Fokker F27 Mark 0604

EASA AD 2021-0218-CN

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0218-CN is a cancellation notice issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. It cancels the previous AD 2021-0218, which addressed inspection and replacement of certain oxygen cylinders used in crew and passenger oxygen systems. The affected parts included specific batches of oxygen cylinders with part numbers 89794077 and 891311-14 that were subject to inspection due to a manufacturing defect.

Airworthiness Directive

ATR ATR42
ATR ATR72
ATR 42
ATR 72

EASA AD 2021-0180-CN

CANCELLED: Oxygen — Crew and Passenger Oxygen Cylinders — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0180-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2021-0180R2 concerning inspection and replacement of crew and passenger oxygen cylinders on various Airbus aircraft models. The affected aircraft include Airbus A300, A300-600, A310, A300F4-608ST, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330 (except A330-223F and A330-243F), and A340 series. The directive addressed oxygen cylinders with specific part numbers that had a manufacturing defect potentially causing oxygen leakage and fire risk.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A300600600ST (Beluga)
Airbus A310
Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321
Airbus A330
Airbus A340
Airbus A300F4-608ST

EASA AD 2023-0169

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0169 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. It mandates inspection of the engine fire extinguishing pipe drain holes to ensure protective caps have been removed, preventing potential fire extinguishing failures. This directive applies specifically to certain Airbus A330 models and aims to maintain safe engine fire protection systems.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A330841941

EASA AD US-2023-17-14

Wings - Ring / Front Spar Lower Chords / Front Spar Webs - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-17-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes AD 2022-18-11 and applies to all Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It addresses inspection and repair requirements for the left- and right-side ring chords, repair angles, front spar lower chords, and front spar webs related to the underwing longeron, with a focus on preventing cracking and ensuring proper application of fastener cap seals in fuel tank areas.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 777