EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB 2021-16R1

Jun 19, 2023

Operations to aerodromes located in United States with potential risk of interference from 5G ground stations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-16R1 is an informational document addressing the potential risk of interference from 5G ground stations on radio altimeters during operations to aerodromes located in the United States. It highlights concerns primarily related to aircraft operating in contiguous U.S. airspace and references FAA Airworthiness Directives affecting transport, commuter airplanes, and various helicopters. The bulletin does not mandate any new requirements for EASA-registered aircraft but provides guidance on the evolving situation.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD CF-2023-41

Jun 16, 2023

Fuselage — Keel Beam Cut-Out Reinforcement — Unclear Airworthiness Limitation Task Effectivity

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-41 addresses the unclear effectivity of the Airworthiness Limitation (AWL) task number 53-41-180 related to the fuselage keel beam cut-out reinforcement on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2B19 aircraft, serial numbers 7946 through 8113. This directive clarifies maintenance requirements to ensure structural integrity of these aircraft. Operators must update their Maintenance Requirements Manual accordingly and perform the revised inspection task at specified intervals.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2B19

EASA AD 2023-0124

Jun 16, 2023

Landing Gear – Body Landing Gear Rear Axle – Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0124 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 certain right-hand and left-hand body landing gear rear axles identified as affected due to corrosion and potential failure risks. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of these parts to ensure continued safe operation of the aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD US-2023-08-02

Jun 15, 2023

Cargo and Accessory Compartments - Bilge Barrier Assembly - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-02 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes. It requires changing or replacing the bilge barrier assembly in the forward and aft cargo compartments to prevent issues with torn decompression panels. This directive supersedes previous ADs related to inspections and replacements of these panels to enhance cargo compartment safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2023-0114-E

Jun 14, 2023

[Correction] Powerplant / Air — Turbocharger Compressor Housing — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0114-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for turbocharger compressor housings installed on Textron Aviation Inc. Model 182 series and Reims-manufactured F182P and F182Q aeroplanes modified with SMA Aero Engines GmbH STC 10013975. The directive targets turbochargers with part numbers 1500003322-1 and 1500003322-2 due to reported cracks in the compressor housing. It mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent power loss.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation 182
  • Reims F182P
  • Reims F182Q

EASA AD 2023-0123

Jun 14, 2023

Engine — Propeller Shaft — Inspection

The document titled 'Engine — Propeller Shaft — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This engine is not currently in civil service, so no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record intended for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, recommending that affected military authorities issue their own ADs for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines.

Other
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD CF-2023-40

Jun 14, 2023

Equipment / Furnishings — Pilot and Co-pilot Seats — Fore/Aft Adjustment Mechanism Inoperative

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-40 addresses an issue with the fore/aft adjustment mechanism of pilot and co-pilot seats on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates corrective action to prevent seat blockage caused by a broken split pin in the seat base linkage. The affected aircraft are those with serial numbers 50010 to 50067 for the BD-500-1A10 model and 55003 to 55233, 55235, 55236, and 55238 for the BD-500-1A11 model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2023-11-09

Jun 14, 2023

Flight Controls - Flight Control Computer Software - Update

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-09 is a final rule addressing certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. It mandates updating the flight control computer software to prevent unsafe alpha limiter engagement during landing flare, which has caused high rate of descent landings and airplane damage. This directive aims to enhance flight safety by correcting this critical flight control issue.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII
  • Gulfstream GVII-G500
  • Gulfstream GVII-G600

EASA AD 2023-0117

Jun 13, 2023

Doors — Lower Deck Aft Cargo Door Frame Forks — Inspection / Modification

Doors — Lower Deck Aft Cargo Door Frame Forks — Inspection / Modification is an airworthiness directive issued for the Airbus A300-600 aircraft. This document addresses inspection and modification requirements specifically targeting the lower deck aft cargo door frame forks to ensure structural integrity and safety. The directive applies exclusively to the Airbus A300-600 model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600

EASA AD 2023-0120

Jun 13, 2023

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Rod Fittings — Inspection

The document titled 'Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Rod Fittings — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no publicly available AD exists. The document serves as an informational record intended for military authorities and design approval holders, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD US-2023-09-04

Jun 13, 2023

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-25-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-04 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, -900ER series airplanes, and certain 737-8 and -9 models. It targets uncommanded escape slide deployments caused by excessive tension in the inflation cable and movement of the escape slide assembly within its compartment. The directive mandates inspection of all escape slide assemblies to identify affected parts and requires corrective actions as necessary.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER89

EASA AD 2021-0004R1

Jun 12, 2023

Doors — Cockpit Escape Hatches — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0004R1 is an updated regulation addressing the replacement of cockpit escape hatches on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It targets specific affected hatch part numbers that have corrosion issues impacting hatch operability from the outside. The directive mandates replacement with improved serviceable parts to ensure safe evacuation capability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2023-0119

Jun 12, 2023

Engine Fuel & Control — Hydromechanical Units — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0119 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, specifically targeting the hydromechanical units (HMU) with part number G5040HMU01. The directive mandates replacement or repair of affected HMUs to prevent fuel flow reduction caused by wear in the combining spill-valve (CSV) assembly. This AD applies to all serial numbers of Trent 1000-AE3 through Trent 1000-R3 engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD US-2023-11-06

Jun 12, 2023

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Interstage Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-06 addresses certain Engine Alliance Model GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 engines. It mandates the replacement of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) interstage seals suspected to contain iron inclusions that could compromise material integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential uncontained failures that could damage the engine and aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Engine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD 2023-0118

Jun 12, 2023

Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Re-Packing / Replacement

The document titled "Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Re-Packing / Replacement" is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an EASA Airworthiness Directive for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation, and the content is provided solely for information to military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders. The legally binding airworthiness requirements for this aircraft are issued by the respective military authorities depending on the country of registration.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2023-39

Jun 7, 2023

Fuel — Distribution — Refueling Pilot Valve Fitting Interference with Rear Spar of Centre Wing Box

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-39 addresses a fuel distribution issue involving refueling pilot valve fitting interference with the rear spar of the centre wing box on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates corrective actions to prevent potential fuel leaks and fire hazards. It applies specifically to certain serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2023-0116

Jun 7, 2023

Landing Gear — Electrical Landing Gear Control — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0116 is an official regulatory document addressing the electrical landing gear control system on Schempp-Hirth Arcus T and Arcus M powered sailplanes. It applies specifically to Arcus M sailplanes with serial numbers 215 to 269 and Arcus T sailplanes with serial numbers 89 to 106. The directive mandates inspection, modification, firmware update, and Aircraft Flight Manual amendments to ensure safe operation of the landing gear system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus T
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus M

EASA AD US-2023-10-02

Jun 7, 2023

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-10-02. This FAA AD applies to all transport and commuter category airplanes equipped with radio (radar) altimeters and supersedes FAA AD 2021-23-12. EASA concludes that FAA AD 2023-10-02 is not eligible for adoption within the European Union due to differences in aircraft design approval and operational scope.

Opinion
All aircraft

EASA AD 2023-0115

Jun 7, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0115 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 1000 series engines, including models AE3, CE3, D3, G3, H3, J3, K3, L3, M3, N3, P3, Q3, and R3. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Time Limits Manual Revision 26 dated 01 May 2023. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest maintenance and inspection requirements for these engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA SIB 2023-05

Jun 6, 2023

Possible Risks Emerging During Summer 2023

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-05 highlights possible risks emerging during the summer 2023 aviation season in Europe. It addresses challenges faced by national competent authorities, air operators, aerodrome operators, ground handling service providers, ATM/ANS providers, maintenance organisations, and training organisations due to increased traffic demand and operational disruptions. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine types but focuses on systemic risks such as staff shortages, cyber-attacks, and capacity issues.

Safety Information Bulletin