EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2023-02-09

Horizontal Stabilizer - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the horizontal stabilizer to detect cracks and requires related investigative and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity. It updates previous requirements to enhance safety on these Boeing aircraft models.

Mar 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83McDonnell Douglas DC-9-87McDonnell Douglas MD-88

EASA AD 2023-0047

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0034

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Dassault Aviation Falcon 900EX aeroplanes, including the Falcon 900EX Easy, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 900DX models with specific serial numbers. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in the Dassault Falcon 900EX Easy/900LX/900DX Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 14.

Mar 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 900EXDassault Falcon 900EX EasyDassault Falcon 900LXDassault Falcon 900DX

EASA AD 2023-0046

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0036

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0046 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations as specified in the Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations Section, Revision 27. This directive ensures continued airworthiness through adherence to revised maintenance requirements.

Mar 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900

EASA AD 2022-0217R1

Hydraulic Power — Nose Landing Gear Pressure Return Lines — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0217R1 is a regulatory update addressing the replacement of low pressure hydraulic pipes in the nose landing gear pressure return lines on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive mandates the removal and replacement of affected hydraulic pipes identified by specific part numbers due to corrosion and ovality issues. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.

Mar 1, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0165R1

Aircraft Flight Manual — Section Abnormal Procedures — Amendment; Ice and Rain Protection / Pneumatic — MMEL Amendment; Pneumatic — Bleed Monitoring Computer Electrical Connection — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0165R1 is an amendment addressing the electrical grounding issue in the Over-Heat Detection System (OHDS) on Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, specifically models A320-251N, A320-253N, A321-251N, A321-253N, A320-271N, A321-271N, and A321-272N. This directive mandates modifications to the Bleed Monitoring Computer electrical connections, updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) abnormal procedures, and amendments to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) to ensure continued safe operation. The directive applies to aircraft not incorporating Airbus modifications 161978 or 161979 in production.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0043

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguishers — Pressure Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0043 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire extinguisher pressure checks on Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 engines. It targets specific Meggitt fire extinguishers with certain part and serial numbers that may have been incorrectly overhauled or maintained. The directive mandates pressure verification to ensure proper fire suppression capability.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD CF-2023-13

Landing Gear — Nose Wheel Steering System — Steering Control Unit Filter Plate Connector Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-13 addresses a safety issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes related to the nose wheel steering system. The directive targets the Steering Control Unit (SCU) filter plate connector, part number 46000-01, which may fail due to non-compliance with high intensity radiated field certification requirements. This failure could cause un-commanded steering or lateral runway excursions.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD 2023-0044

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Planet Gear — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0044 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355 models. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main gearbox (MGB) planet gear bevel wheel to detect particle contamination that could lead to structural failure of the MGB drive. The directive applies to specific MGB part numbers and requires compliance with Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins for inspection and corrective actions.

Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA SIB SAIB-2023-01

Main Rotor - Potential Wear on Main Rotor Blade Spindle Bearings

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB 2023-01 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential wear on the main rotor blade spindle bearings, part number A159-3, in Robinson Helicopter Company R22, R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA, and R22 MARINER rotorcraft. It alerts operators and maintenance personnel to the risk of brinelling in these bearings, which can cause unusual vibrations and control feel. This bulletin does not mandate any regulatory action but provides guidance on monitoring and inspection.

Feb 28, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtRobinson R22

EASA SIB BEA-2023-01

Rotary Switches Pull-to-Turn Feature inspection

The Special Airworthiness Bulletin BEA Nº 2023-01 provides guidance on inspecting the pull-to-turn feature of rotary switches on various Embraer aircraft models, including EMB-135/145, EMB-390 KC, EMB-500/505, EMB-545/550, and ERJ-170/190 families. This bulletin is informative and not mandatory, addressing concerns about the functionality of the pull-to-turn feature on switches such as Fuel Pump Power and APU Control Master. It aims to ensure the proper operation of these switches to prevent inadvertent activation or deactivation of critical systems.

Feb 27, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100)Embraer EMB-505 (Phenom 300)Embraer EMB-545Embraer EMB-550Embraer EMB-135Embraer EMB-145Embraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2021-0012R1

Windows — Jettisoning System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0012R1 is a regulatory update addressing the windows jettisoning system modification for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and EC 225 models. It applies to various AS 332 variants and EC 225 LP helicopters, focusing on preventing difficulties in jettisoning windows during emergencies. The directive mandates modifications to the window jettisoning system to ensure safe evacuation.

Feb 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD CF-2023-12

Engine — Dispatch Restriction to Prevent No. 3 Bearing Failure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-12 is an urgent directive addressing engine dispatch restrictions to prevent No. 3 bearing failures on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. It targets Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines with suspected defective No. 3 bearings from a specific manufacturing batch. The directive prohibits operation of affected aircraft if certain engine fault messages related to oil debris or bearing issues are displayed until inspections and debris removal are completed.

Feb 24, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2023-11

Fuel System — Standpipe Assembly Sharp Edges Leading to Fuel Quantity Wiring Harness Chafing Condition

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-11 addresses a fuel system issue on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 54832 through 54931, 54933 through 54939, and 54942 through 54954. The directive concerns sharp edges on the standpipe assembly part number 407-062-032-103 that may cause chafing of the fuel quantity wiring harness. This condition could lead to fuel quantity indication errors or potential fuel tank ignition.

Feb 24, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 407Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407

EASA AD CF-2023-10

Equipment / Furnishings — Passenger Seats — Y-belts Installed Incorrectly

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-10 addresses the incorrect installation of Y-belts (lap belts) on passenger seats in MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 within specified serial number ranges. The directive mandates inspection and correction of Y-belt installations to ensure passenger safety. This issue originated from errors in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual instructions that have since been corrected.

Feb 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2023-0042

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0205

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0042 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models, addressing the inspection, rework, and service life limits of the main rotor rotating swashplate yokes (Part Numbers 332A31-3074-00 and 332A31-3074-01). This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent cracks caused by environmental assisted cracking, which could lead to structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

Feb 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2023-04-08

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-05-16

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-04-08 is a final rule addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. reciprocating engines including models GTSIO-520, IO-360, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, LTSIO-360, LTSIO-520, O-470, TSIO-360, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550. This directive requires inspection of the crankshaft assembly for proper installation of counterweight retaining rings due to a manufacturing quality escape. The AD aims to prevent engine oil pressure loss, catastrophic engine damage, and engine seizure caused by improperly installed counterweight retaining rings.

Feb 23, 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 2023-0041

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0041 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the wing anti-ice system inspection for Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspection of the wing anti-ice system to detect leaks or installation issues that could impair system performance. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Feb 21, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 900EXDassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2022-0204R1

[Correction] Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tube — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0204R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive targets specific MLG sliding tubes and shock absorbers identified by part and serial numbers due to reported cracks caused by manufacturing defects and abnormal overhaul processes. It mandates detailed and special inspections as well as replacement procedures to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Feb 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0040

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0040 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 series engines, specifically models 875-17, 877-17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17, and 895-17, commonly installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft to detect cracking in the balance land area. It aims to ensure continued safe operation by requiring repetitive visual borescope inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Feb 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800Boeing 777