EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2023-12-23

Jul 13, 2023

Placards and Markings - First Observer Seat - Placard Installation / Airplane Flight Manual Revision

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-12-23 is a final rule affecting certain Boeing Company Model 767-300F airplanes. It mandates the installation of placards in the flight deck to indicate the correct position of the first observer seat during taxi, takeoff, and landing, and requires revisions to the airplane flight manual. This directive addresses a safety issue related to improper installation of the first observer seat that could cause injury during emergency landings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 767300F

EASA AD 2023-0139

Jul 13, 2023

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Amendment / System Integration and Display — Software — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0139 is an amendment addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models with specific serial numbers. It mandates modifications to the rotorcraft flight manual and avionics software to enhance system integration and display reliability. The directive targets software updates and operational checks to mitigate risks associated with Multi-Function Display failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B

EASA AD 2023-0137

Jul 12, 2023

Fuel – Fuel Tank / Bonding Straps – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0137 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection of bonding straps located inside the feeder wing tank and outer and inner wing tanks to detect damage that could compromise electrical bonding. The directive requires a one-time detailed inspection and, if necessary, replacement of damaged parts to prevent potential ignition sources in fuel tanks.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Deutsche Aircraft Gmbh Dornier 328
  • Dornier 328-100
  • Dornier 328-300

EASA AD US-2023-12-08

Jul 10, 2023

Fuselage - Stringers and End Stringer Splice Assemblies - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-12-08 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747-8 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of fuselage stringers and end stringer splice assemblies due to stress corrosion cracking found between station 2285 and 2300 on stringers S-17 to S-25. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by detecting cracks, shims, or gaps that could compromise the airplane's safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478

EASA AD US-2023-12-18

Jul 10, 2023

Fuselage - Stringers and Stringer Splice Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-12-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates inspections of fuselage stringers and stringer splice fittings for cracking and the presence of radius fillers at fastener locations. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft by identifying and correcting potential cracking issues in critical fuselage components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F

EASA AD 2019-0156R1

Jul 7, 2023

Engine — Post Flight Report — Check

The document titled 'Engine — Post Flight Report — Check' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own applicable ADs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD CF-2023-49

Jul 6, 2023

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled "NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED" is an official position from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-49. This TCCA AD applies to all helicopters equipped with a radio altimeter and requires revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in contiguous U.S. airspace. EASA has determined that this TCCA AD is not eligible for adoption within the European Union.

Opinion
All aircraft

EASA AD 2023-0133

Jul 5, 2023

Engine Controls – Microswitches – Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0133 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3, EC 130 B4, and EC 130 T2 models. It addresses issues related to engine control microswitches and pilot twist grips, specifically targeting part numbers associated with these components to ensure safe engine power control operation. The directive mandates inspections, modifications, and corrective actions to prevent failure of engine power control during critical flight phases.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2023-0134

Jul 5, 2023

Instruments – Angle of Attack Probe Electrical Routing – Inspection /; Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It addresses electrical wiring issues related to the Angle of Attack (AOA) probes that could cause spurious stall warning activations. The directive mandates inspections, wiring modifications, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2023-0122R1

Jul 5, 2023

Stabilizers — Vertical Stabilizer Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0122R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the vertical stabilizer assembly on Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes. It mandates High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections and potential replacement of the horizontal tail trim actuator fitting assembly, part number 80-363283-401, to detect and correct stress corrosion cracking. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Piaggio P180
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti
  • Piaggio P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD 2023-0131

Jul 3, 2023

Doors — Sliding Doors — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0131 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models equipped with sliding doors. It addresses a safety issue related to the upper rail roller of the sliding doors, which may lead to in-flight detachment of the door. The directive mandates modifications to the sliding door mechanism to enhance safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2023-44

Jun 30, 2023

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibition in the Presence of 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-44 addresses navigation Minimum Equipment List (MEL) item prohibitions related to 5G C-Band wireless broadband interference for Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. It updates previous directives by refining operational restrictions in U.S. airspace where 5G interference affects radio altimeters. The directive clarifies conditions under which dispatch is prohibited based on aircraft radio altimeter tolerance and airport 5G deployment status.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD CF-2023-45

Jun 30, 2023

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions in the Presence of 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-45 addresses navigation Minimum Equipment List (MEL) item prohibitions related to 5G C-Band wireless broadband interference for Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft. The directive updates previous restrictions on flight operations affected by 5G interference, focusing on radio altimeter performance and related MEL items. It modifies operational limitations based on aircraft radio altimeter tolerance and airport 5G deployment status in the contiguous United States.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD 2023-0130

Jun 30, 2023

Power Plant — Propeller Shaft Interface / Spreader Plates — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive record for Power Plant — Propeller Shaft Interface / Spreader Plates — Modification provides information related to Airbus A400M aeroplanes. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation to military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0129

Jun 29, 2023

Doors — Bad Weather Windows Emergency Exit Mechanisms — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0129 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses inspection requirements for cockpit door bad weather windows and emergency exit jettison mechanisms to ensure proper functionality. The directive applies to all serial numbers of EC 175 B helicopters with affected parts produced before 20 April 2023.

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

EASA AD CF-2023-46

Jun 28, 2023

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled "EASA Position regarding TCCA AD CF-2023-46 – Not eligible for adoption" explains that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) does not consider Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-46 eligible for adoption. This directive applies to all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radio (radar) altimeters and requires revisions to the Aircraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in contiguous U.S. airspace. EASA has not identified an unsafe condition but continues coordination with design approval holders before deciding on mandatory actions.

Agency DecisionSuperseded
All aircraft

EASA SIB 2019-14R2

Jun 27, 2023

Aircraft Fuel System Ice Inhibitors

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-14R2 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the use of fuel system ice inhibitor (FSII) additives in all aircraft that require or allow FSII for safe operation. It highlights risks associated with improper FSII usage, including incidents where Diesel Exhaust Fluid was mistakenly injected instead of FSII. The bulletin references FAA and Joint Inspection Group publications to raise awareness and promote safe FSII handling practices.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2023-11-10

Jun 27, 2023

Fuselage - Aft Fuselage Sloping Longerons - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-10 is a final rule addressing Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and C-130 series airplanes. It targets the inspection of aft fuselage sloping longerons, specifically those with part number 342986-( ), due to a quality audit revealing overaged, understrength longerons. This directive mandates conductivity and hardness checks to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)
  • Lockheed Martin 382
  • Lockheed Martin C-130