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EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0168

Tail Rotor Drive — Transmission Inclined and Horizontal Drive Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0168 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (commercial name 'GAZELLE') helicopters. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor drive's inclined and horizontal drive shafts, specifically those with certain part numbers, to detect corrosion and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 341
Airbus Helicopters 342
Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD US-2023-13-12

Oxygen - Chemical Oxygen Generators - Replacements

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-13-12 addresses premature aging of certain passenger chemical oxygen generators installed on various Boeing aircraft models including the 737 series (100 through 900ER), 757 series, and 767 series airplanes. This final rule mandates repetitive replacement of affected chemical oxygen generators and restricts installation of certain parts to ensure safety during emergencies. The directive aims to prevent failure of oxygen generators to activate, which could jeopardize occupant safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737
Boeing 757
Boeing 767

EASA AD 2023-0166

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Floatation System Supply Hose Connection / Retaining Ring — Inspection

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Floatation System Supply Hose Connection / Retaining Ring — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models AS 350, EC 130, EC 120 B, and EC175. It addresses inspection requirements for the emergency flotation system's supply hose connection and retaining ring to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The directive focuses on maintaining the integrity of critical emergency equipment on these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 350
Airbus Helicopters EC 130
Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD CF-2023-61

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser — Disbonded or Missing Pivot Door Seal on Fixed Structure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-61 addresses an issue with the thrust reverser pivot door seal on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection and repair of disbonded or missing pivot door seals on the fixed structure of the thrust reverser to prevent potential engine thrust loss. The affected aircraft are specific serial numbers of the Bombardier BD-700-2A12 model.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD US-2023-16-07

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-05-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-16-07 is a final rule addressing certain International Aero Engines, LLC models including PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1400G series, and others. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine 1st-stage and 2nd-stage hubs for cracks and requires replacement if cracks are found. This directive follows an incident involving an HPC 7th-stage rotor separation that caused an aborted takeoff on an Airbus A320neo powered by a PW1127GA-JM engine.

Airworthiness Directive

International Aero Engines PW1100
International Aero Engines PW1400
Airbus A320neo

EASA AD 2023-0165

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Blade Assemblies — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0165 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 turbine stage 1 blade assemblies, specifically those with Part Number FW68788, due to reported cracking and separation in the weld region of blade pairs. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent engine in-flight shutdowns caused by blade failure.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2021-0009R1

Air - Modulated Air System Control Valves - Lock-Out / Deactivation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0009R1 addresses the deactivation and lock-out of Modulated Air System (MAS) control valves on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines installed on Boeing 787 aircraft. The directive targets engines experiencing high wear on high pressure turbine triple seals, which could lead to turbine disc failure and potential damage to the aircraft. It mandates specific actions to deactivate the MAS control valves to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2023-0163

Engine — Pistons — Oil Analysis / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0163 is an airworthiness directive addressing piston failures in Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P engines installed on aircraft such as Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG, DA 42 NG, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 62. The directive mandates oil analysis and replacement of pistons and related engine parts to prevent piston failure that could lead to engine power loss and potential safety risks. It applies to engines with serial numbers listed in the updated Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB-E4-039 Revision 2.

Airworthiness Directive

Austro Engine Gmbh E4
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 M-NG
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 62

EASA AD 2023-0164

Pilot's Operating Handbook — Emergency Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0164 is an amendment concerning the Pilot's Operating Handbook emergency procedures for DAHER AEROSPACE TBM 700 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 687 to 1491 inclusive. It addresses changes to emergency procedures related to in-flight fire or smoke events. The directive mandates updates to the Pilot's Operating Handbook to improve safety during such emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive

Daher Aerospace TBM 700

EASA AD CF-2023-63

Tail Rotor Blade — Missing Adhesive between Upper Skin and Core

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-63 is an emergency directive addressing Bell Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of tail rotor blades, part number 406-016-100-119, due to missing adhesive between the upper skin and core. This issue can cause severe vibration and potential tail rotor failure.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 407
Bell Textron Canada Limited 407

EASA AD CF-2023-60

Engine — Gas Generator Case to Turbine Support Case Retaining Bolts — Inadequate Fatigue Life

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-60 addresses inadequate fatigue life of gas generator case to turbine support case retaining bolts on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E and PW535E1 engines. This directive mandates inspections and replacements of specific bolts to prevent potential fatigue cracking and subsequent engine damage. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engine models manufactured to specified standards.

Airworthiness Directive

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530

EASA AD 2020-0005R1

Fuselage — Windshield Central Lower Node Continuity Fittings — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0005R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing inspection and modification requirements for the windshield central lower node continuity fittings on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair fatigue cracks in these fittings to prevent potential structural failure and decompression risks. The directive applies to specific aircraft configurations excluding those with certain Airbus modifications embodied in production or service.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0162

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations —Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0162 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to fuel airworthiness limitations, requiring compliance with the latest Airbus A350 ALS Part 5 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating maintenance tasks and life limits for fuel system components.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD US-2023-09-09

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled 'NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED' is an official EASA position regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-09. This FAA AD applies to various aeroplanes, helicopters, and engines equipped with spot-welded, multi-segment exhaust tailpipe v-band couplings, establishing life limits and inspection requirements for these parts. EASA concludes that FAA AD 2023-09-09 is not eligible for adoption within the European Union and plans to issue its own equipment-level AD addressing the unsafe condition.

EASA AD 2023-0161

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0161 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with either General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Air Vehicle Maintenance Planning Information documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and life limits for components on these helicopters.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2023-0160

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0160 is an amendment concerning the Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) in the aircraft maintenance planning information to include new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest ALS revision.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
Leonardo AW169

EASA AD US-2023-15-05

Airplane Flight Manual / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment

The Airplane Flight Manual / Minimum Equipment List - Amendment is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing Company Model 737 airplanes equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B series turbofan engines. It addresses an unsafe condition related to engine anti-ice use in dry air that can cause overheating and failure of the engine inlet inner barrel. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual and minimum equipment list to mitigate this risk.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737

EASA AD US-2023-13-11

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-19-15

Airworthiness Directive 2023-13-11 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing certain AVOX Systems Inc. (formerly Scott Aviation) oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, as well as oxygen valve assemblies installed on various transport category airplanes including Boeing models. This directive requires inspections to determine serial numbers and detailed inspections of the gap between the packing retainer and valve body, with replacement of assemblies found to have unacceptable gaps. It also limits installation of affected parts and mandates reporting and returning certain assemblies to the manufacturer.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing

EASA AD 2023-0159

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blade Tip Caps — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0159 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of main rotor blade tip caps on Leonardo S.p.A. A109 series helicopters, including A109C, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models. The directive targets specific main rotor blade assemblies identified by part and serial numbers that may have tip caps improperly installed, risking detachment during flight.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
Leonardo A109
Leonardo AW109SP

EASA AD US-2023-15-07

Superseded by FAA AD 2024-16-06

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-15-07 is a final rule affecting all Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes equipped with Wipaire Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01795CH. The directive addresses cracks found in the forward horizontal stabilizer spars where the vertical finlets attach to the horizontal tail. It mandates repetitive inspections and replacement of any cracked spars to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Air Tractor AT-600
Air Tractor AT-800
Air Tractor AT-802
Air Tractor AT-802A