EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0089R1

Engine — Propeller Gearbox Shaft Flange — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0198 is an informational document concerning the inspection of the propeller gearbox shaft flange on Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. This directive applies specifically to military aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines, as there are currently no such engines in civil service. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own legally binding airworthiness directives.

Nov 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 2022-0213R1

Doors — Passenger Door / External Handle Mechanism — Cleaning / Lubrication

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0213R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the cleaning and lubrication of the passenger door external handle mechanism on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive targets specific affected doors where corrosion protection compound caused sticky mechanisms, potentially impairing door operation and emergency evacuation. This AD applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the listed Airbus models.

Nov 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0218

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0115

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0218 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of fuselage and belly fairing mounted emergency evacuation escape slides manufactured by Collins with specific part numbers. The directive aims to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by mitigating risks associated with slide seam degradation.

Nov 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2022-20-15

Wings - Centre Wing Box Rear Spar, Lower Skin, Lower Chord - Inspection / Repair

Airworthiness Directive AD 2022-20-15 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections and repairs of cracks found in the fastener holes of the center wing box rear spar, lower skin, and lower chord. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft by detecting and correcting potential cracking issues.

Nov 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA SIB 2022-09

WITHDRAWN — RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2022-09 is an informational document regarding the uncontrolled re-entry of the large space debris from the Rocket Long March 5B (CZ-5B) launched on 31 October 2022. The debris, weighing between 17 and 23 tons, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on 4 November 2022, potentially affecting several southern European Flight Information Regions. This bulletin does not mandate any operational directives but provides situational awareness to aviation stakeholders.

Nov 3, 2022
Safety Information BulletinSafety Mgmt

EASA AD G-2022-0019

Doors — Passenger Door Inner Skin, Edge Member and Seal Carrier adjacent to Roller Brackets — Inspection

The Civil Aviation Authority Proposed Airworthiness Directive 2002 addresses inspection requirements for the passenger door inner skin, edge member, and seal carrier adjacent to roller brackets on BAE Systems Jetstream 4100 series aeroplanes. This directive applies to all models and serial numbers of the Jetstream 4100 series and mandates inspections to detect potential cracking in critical door components.

Nov 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 4100BAE Systems Jetstream 4100

EASA AD US-2022-19-15

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2024-05-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-19-15 is a final rule correction applicable to certain International Aero Engines, LLC PW1000G series turbofan engines including models PW1122G-JM, PW1124G1-JM, PW1124G-JM, PW1127G1-JM, PW1127GA-JM, PW1127G-JM, PW1129G-JM, PW1130G-JM, PW1133GA-JM, and PW1133G-JM. The directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine first-stage and second-stage disks to prevent uncontained disk failures. This correction updates incorrect table references in the original service bulletin instructions.

Nov 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines PW1100International Aero Engines PW1400

EASA AD US-2022-21-05

Auto Flight - Auto-Throttle Computer - Built-in Test Equipment Tests

Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses a safety issue where a spoiler sensor failure may go undetected by the autothrottle computer, potentially leading to asymmetric thrust and uncommanded roll. The directive mandates repetitive built-in test equipment (BITE) tests of the autothrottle computer to detect and correct spoiler sensor failures.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD BR-2022-04-01R1

Flight Controls - Electrical Harnesses W126 and W127 - Inspection

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-04-01R1 is an official regulatory document issued by ANAC that mandates inspection and correction of the electrical harnesses W126 and W127 routing on Embraer ERJ 170 series aircraft, including models 170-100 LR, SE, STD, SU, and 170-200 LR, STD, SU, LL with serial numbers 17000002 through 17000914. This directive aims to ensure proper segregation of critical electrical harnesses to maintain aircraft safety and compliance with airworthiness standards.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170

EASA AD CF-2022-59

Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2 Airworthiness Limitation Items — Introduction of New Section 7-00 — Candidate Certification Maintenance Requirements Limitations

Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2 Airworthiness Limitation Items — Introduction of New Section 7-00 — Candidate Certification Maintenance Requirements Limitations is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-59 issued by Transport Canada. It applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes of all serial numbers. The directive mandates the incorporation of a new section in the Maintenance Requirements Manual that introduces Candidate Certification Maintenance Requirements limitations for continued airworthiness.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2021-0092R1

Pneumatic — Cross-Bleed Ducts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0092R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of cross-bleed ducts on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It targets specific part numbers of cross-bleed ducts prone to cracking due to manufacturing misalignment, which can lead to bleed leaks and structural damage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of affected aircraft.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2022-18-11

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-17-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-11 is a final rule affecting all Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes, including the 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F variants. It addresses the discovery of cracks in the front spar lower chord during underwing longeron replacements and mandates repetitive inspections and modifications to critical structural components at station 1035. The directive aims to prevent fuel leaks, fire hazards, and potential structural failures.

Oct 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD AD-F100-98

Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd - Main Landing Gear Pistons Overhaul - Inspection / Removal

The Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd - Main Landing Gear Pistons Overhaul - Inspection / Removal is an Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority Airworthiness Directive (AD/F100/98) addressing Fokker Services F100 (F28 Mk 100) series aeroplanes equipped with Goodrich Main Landing Gear pistons overhauled by Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd. It mandates inspection and removal of specific pistons treated with AeroNikl or Atotech plating processes due to potential safety risks. The directive applies to pistons identified by certain serial numbers and overhaul dates between October 2019 and November 2021.

Oct 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F100

EASA AD US-2022-18-06

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment; Engine - Interstage High Pressure Turbine Rotor Seals - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-06 addresses safety concerns for General Electric Company GE90-110B1, GE90-115B, GE90-76B, GE90-85B, GE90-90B, and GE90-94B model turbofan engines. It focuses on reducing life limits and requiring removal and replacement of certain interstage high-pressure turbine rotor seals due to detected manufacturing anomalies. This directive aims to prevent premature failure of critical engine parts and potential uncontained debris release.

Oct 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD 2022-0214

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Life-Raft System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0214 is an airworthiness directive addressing the emergency life-raft system on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected emergency life-raft control cables and assemblies to prevent uncommanded deployment. The directive applies to helicopters with serial numbers 49007 through 49079, 89001 through 89012, and 92001 through 92010, excluding certain serial numbers.

Oct 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD G-2022-0018

SUPERSEDED BY CAA UK AD G-2023-0004

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0018 is a UK CAA directive addressing the inspection of the Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Link on BAe 146-301, BAe 146, and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections for cracks and dimensional checks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models. The directive applies to all serial numbers and also to used Sidestay Outer Links before reinstallation.

Oct 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146-301BAe 146AVRO 146-RJ

EASA SIB SAIB-2022-20

Wing Lower Spar Cap Bolt Holes

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2022-20 provides information regarding fatigue cracks found in the lower spar cap bolt holes of Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28 and PA-32 airplanes. This bulletin follows a fatal 2018 accident involving a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane and the subsequent Airworthiness Directive AD 2020-26-16, which mandated inspections of certain lower spar cap bolt holes. The bulletin highlights inspection findings of numerous cracks and hole-quality issues across the fleet and discusses ongoing analysis to develop further corrective actions.

Oct 20, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)

EASA AD 2022-0212

Air Conditioning — Vapour Cycle Cooling System / Compressor Condenser Cables — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the vapour cycle cooling system compressor/condenser cables and their grounding installation. It mandates inspection and modification to prevent potential fire hazards caused by insufficient grounding.

Oct 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-12Pilatus PC-12Pilatus PC-12/45Pilatus PC-12/47Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD CF-2022-24R1

Flight Controls - Stabilizer Trim Switch Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-24R1 addresses the failure of the stabilizer trim switch on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection, removal, and replacement of affected horizontal stabilizer pitch trim switches to prevent unintended nose-down stabilizer movement. It applies to all serial numbers of the BD-100-1A10 model.

Oct 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD US-2022-20-12

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-20-12 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It responds to the detection of melt-related freckles in forgings and billets that reduce the life of specific compressor discharge pressure seals, interstage seals, high-pressure turbine rotor stage 2 disks, and compressor rotor spools. This directive mandates revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the applicable engine manuals and operators' maintenance programs to incorporate reduced life limits for these parts.

Oct 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx