EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2023-02

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear — Steering Shutoff Valve Slow to Deactivate

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-02 addresses an issue with the nose landing gear steering shutoff valve on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60068. The directive mandates replacing the existing steering selector valve part number 23600-101 with a redesigned valve part number 23600-103 to improve response time. This AD aims to prevent runway excursions caused by slow deactivation of the steering valve under low temperature conditions.

Jan 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD US-2022-23-09

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1-2 Disks and Stage 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spools - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-23-09 addresses certain General Electric Company GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and stage 2 disks, as well as stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools, due to manufacturing defects involving iron inclusion in powder metal materials. This directive aims to prevent potential uncontained engine failures and ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD 2023-0012

Placards and Markings — Warning Labels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202 and A330-243 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses missing warning labels on the left wing surge tank lower surface, which are critical for alerting maintenance and cargo personnel to the risk of asphyxiation due to nitrogen enriched air. This AD mandates inspection and installation of the missing placards to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-243

EASA AD CF-2023-01

Flight Controls — Ground Spoilers — Deployment In Air

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-01 addresses an issue with Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5988, and 6050 through 6174. The directive focuses on preventing ground spoilers from deploying in flight due to faults in the proximity sensor electronic unit (PSEU). It mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to include new procedures for handling ground spoilers and weight-on-wheels input faults.

Jan 12, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2023-0005-CN

CANCELLED: Fuselage — Stubwing Upper Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0005-CN is a cancellation notice affecting Fokker Services B.V. F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It cancels a previous Dutch AD related to inspection and repair of the fuselage stubwing upper skin due to bleed air leakage concerns. The directive confirms that updated maintenance manuals and structural repair procedures now adequately address the safety issues.

Jan 9, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2022-0265R1

Engine Indicating / Conformation Values — Consistency Check

The document titled 'Engine Indicating / Conformation Values — Consistency Check' pertains to the SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES: ARRIUS 2 engine model. It addresses the consistency verification of engine indicating and conformation values to ensure accurate monitoring and performance assessment of the ARRIUS 2 engines. This document is relevant for operators and maintenance organizations managing helicopters equipped with these engines.

Jan 6, 2023
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIUS 2

EASA AD 2023-0004

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0005

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 8.1, which contains damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items necessary for continued safe operation of these aircraft models.

Jan 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2023-0002

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot Collective Pitch Stick Handle Grip — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0002 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) helicopters. It addresses the replacement of pilot collective pitch stick handle grips with specific part numbers due to material degradation issues. The directive applies to handle grips installed before 15 June 2022 and requires replacement with serviceable parts to ensure flight control integrity.

Jan 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 341Airbus Helicopters 342Airbus Helicopters SA 341 GAirbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD US-2022-27-07

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-07-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-27-07 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 747-400 and 747-8 series airplanes. It requires inspections and corrective actions for wear on the motor impeller inlet adapters and inlet check valves of the horizontal stabilizer fuel tank transfer pumps to prevent potential fuel tank ignition sources. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of fuel tank explosions caused by wear-induced steel-on-steel contact within the pump assembly.

Jan 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-8

EASA AD US-2022-24-15

Wings - Fuse Pin of the Landing Gear Beam End Fitting - Replacement / Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-15 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100 through 747-8 series. It mandates repetitive replacement and inspection of fuse pins at the wing landing gear beam end fitting to detect and prevent cracking or failure. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by mitigating risks associated with broken fuse pins.

Jan 5, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD 2023-0001

Tail Rotor Drive — Pitch Control Rod Bearing — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0001 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the pitch control rod dual bearing in the tail rotor drive of Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, C3, and N models. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and focuses on dual bearings with Part Number 360A33-4052-00 installed on specific tail rotor gearboxes. The directive mandates inspections to detect bearing degradation that could lead to loss of yaw control.

Jan 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N

EASA AD G-2022-0021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme — Amendment / Implementation

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0021 addresses corrosion prevention and control for BAE Systems Jetstream 3100 and 3200 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme (CPCP) document Revision 9 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all models and serial numbers of the Jetstream 3100 and 3200 series.

Jan 4, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3100Bae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3200BAE Systems Jetstream 3100BAE Systems Jetstream 3200

EASA AD US-2022-27-04

Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control Full Authority Digital Engine Control Software - Replacement

The document titled "Engine Controls - Electronic Engine Control Full Authority Digital Engine Control Software - Replacement" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting Pratt & Whitney PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521G-3, PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, and PW1525G-3 turbofan engines. It addresses an unsafe condition caused by uncommanded dual engine shutdowns upon landing due to certain versions of the electronic engine control (EEC) full authority digital engine control (FADEC) software. The directive mandates updating the EEC FADEC software to a safer version to prevent compromised braking capability and potential runway excursions.

Jan 3, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW1500G

EASA AD US-2022-25-20

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Disks, Forward Seals and Stages 6-10 Compressor Rotor Spools - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-25-20 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It targets high-pressure turbine stage 2 disks, forward seals, and stages 6-10 compressor rotor spools suspected to contain iron inclusions due to manufacturing defects. This directive aims to prevent potential engine failures and ensure continued airworthiness of affected engines.

Jan 3, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD US-2022-23-10

Water / Waste - Potable Water System - Deactivation / Modification

Airworthiness Directive 2022-23-10 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting all Boeing 777F series airplanes. It addresses unsafe conditions related to the potable water system, specifically water supply line detachment above an electronic equipment cooling filter that can cause water intrusion into the forward electronic equipment bay. This directive requires deactivating the potable water system, installing protective shrouds on water supply and return lines, and performing leak tests to prevent water damage to critical electrical systems.

Jan 3, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777F

EASA AD 2022-0267-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA EMERGENCY AD 2023-0048-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0267-E is an emergency directive addressing structural concerns on CEAPR DR 400 series aeroplanes, specifically those with certain main wing spars installed. The directive applies to multiple DR 400 models with serial numbers 2444 to 2777 and those equipped with wings delivered or overhauled after 1 February 2000 by Robin Aircraft. It mandates flight prohibitions or operational limitations depending on the presence of affected wing spars.

Dec 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtCeapr DR 400

EASA AD G-2022-0020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment / Implementation

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0020, issued on 2022-12-22, addresses mandatory airworthiness limitations and maintenance checks for all BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd ATP aeroplanes. It updates the Aircraft Maintenance Manual to Revision 96, introducing specific life limits for main landing gear shock absorber bolts and engine power control cables. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with revised maintenance tasks and life limitations.

Dec 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) ATPBAE Systems ATP

EASA AD 2022-0266

Electric and Electronic Common Installation — Cockpit Panel Bracket — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0266 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections of the 10VU rack side fittings on cockpit panel brackets to detect cracks that could affect primary flight and navigation displays. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 157335 embodied in production.

Dec 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2021-0166R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Passenger Seats — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0166R1 is a regulatory document addressing inspection requirements for Safran Seats France passenger seats Z85 Dragonfly installed on certain Airbus A320-214, A320-251N, and A320-271N aeroplanes. The directive mandates a detailed inspection of affected seat parts to detect damage caused by improper transportation or installation, which could lead to seat track detachment and potential personal injury.

Dec 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320

EASA AD CF-2022-70

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2025-24

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-70 addresses fuel distribution issues on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. It mandates inspections and operational checks of motive flow fuel-feed tubes inside the fuel tank to prevent fuel imbalance caused by mechanical wear at bonding clamp and clamp block locations. This directive applies to specific serial numbers starting from 50001 for BD-500-1A10 and 55001 for BD-500-1A11 models.

Dec 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11