EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0059

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0124

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0059 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes equipped with the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program (SSIP). It mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Dassault Fan Jet Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40 Revision 11. This directive ensures continued structural integrity and airworthiness of these aircraft.

Mar 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Fan Jet Falcon

EASA AD 2023-0060

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0125

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0060 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Dassault FJF Aircraft Maintenance Manual Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 Revision 19. This directive applies to all Fan Jet Falcon aircraft except those that have incorporated the Supplemental Structural Inspection Program via Service Bulletin 730.

Mar 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Fan Jet Falcon

EASA AD US-2023-05-16

Engine - Crankshaft Counterweight Retaining Rings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-05-16 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. reciprocating engines, including models such as GTSIO-520 series, IO-360 series, IO-470 series, IO-520 series, IO-550 series, LTSIO-360 series, O-470 series, TSIO-360 series, TSIO-520 series, TSIO-550 series, TSIOF-550-K, and TSIOL-550 series. This directive mandates inspection of the crankshaft assembly for proper installation of the counterweight retaining rings in the counterweight groove and requires corrective actions if improper installation is found.

Mar 15, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtContinental Aerospace Technologies, GTSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOF-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOL-550

EASA AD US-2023-02-17

Wings - Carry-thru Spar - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-17 is a final rule addressing Textron Aviation Inc. (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 210N, 210R, P210N, P210R, T210N, T210R, 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG, and F177RG airplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for the carry-thru spar lower cap due to identified corrosion and fatigue cracking risks. This directive aims to prevent potential wing separation and loss of control caused by structural failure.

Mar 15, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)Textron Aviation F177RGTextron Aviation 210NTextron Aviation 210RTextron Aviation P210NTextron Aviation P210RTextron Aviation T210NTextron Aviation T210RTextron Aviation 177Textron Aviation 177ATextron Aviation 177BTextron Aviation 177RG

EASA AD 2023-0052

Fuel — Inner Fuel Tanks — Leak Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0052 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. This directive mandates a leak test of the inner fuel tanks to ensure their integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3141.

Mar 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0054

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0054 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-243, and A330-841 aeroplanes. The directive addresses a modification to the rear fuselage, specifically the circumferential joint at Frame 58, to ensure structural integrity. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-203Airbus A330-223Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-841

EASA AD 2023-0053

Fuselage — Rear Fuselage — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0053 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F aeroplanes. It addresses a structural modification to the rear fuselage, specifically the circumferential joint at Frame 58, to prevent widespread fatigue damage. The directive mandates reinforcement of this area to maintain the structural integrity of the affected aircraft models.

Mar 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243F

EASA AD CF-2023-19

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2025-65

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-19 addresses missing insulation on the 14th stage bleed ducts of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. This directive mandates inspections of the engine pylon structure and introduces a new certification maintenance requirement to ensure the integrity of the bleed duct insulation. The AD applies to all serial numbers of the CL-600-2B19 model.

Mar 14, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19

EASA AD US-2023-03-15

Air Conditioning - Trim Air Diffuser Ducts - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-03-15 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes including 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP variants. This directive focuses on the inspection and replacement of trim air diffuser ducts (TADDs) to prevent damage that could lead to fuel leakage and potential fire or explosion hazards. It supersedes previous requirements and updates inspection and replacement protocols for these critical air conditioning components.

Mar 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747

EASA AD 2023-0051

Doors — Main Landing Gear Doors / Axis Index Washer — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0051 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the axis index washers on the main landing gear doors to ensure correct installation. The directive addresses a potential safety issue related to inverted washers that could compromise the structural integrity of the landing gear door hinges.

Mar 10, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941

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