EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0211

Flight Control and Guidance System — Integrated Modular Avionics / Core Processing Input Output Modules — Modification (Software Update); Flight Controls — Primary Flight Control System — Modification (Software Update)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0211 is an official regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-1041 aircraft. It mandates software updates to the Integrated Modular Avionics Core Processing Input Output Modules and the Primary Flight Control System to address potential structural integrity issues related to rudder oscillations.

Oct 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2022-21-11

Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection / Removal from Service

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-11 is a final rule addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters, as well as various restricted category helicopters equipped with specific main rotor blade part numbers. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of main rotor blades to detect cracks and requires removal from service of any cracked blades to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell 204BBell 205ABell 205A-1

EASA AD US-2022-18-13

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-13 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs of the aft pressure bulkhead center dome apex web lap splices due to susceptibility to widespread fatigue damage. The directive requires visual and eddy current inspections and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2022-0209-E

Harness Installation — Forward Roof Area — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0209-E is an emergency directive addressing a potential fire hazard in Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the harness installation in the forward roof area, specifically focusing on electrical cable routing, the collective torque tube, and diode components. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of AB139 and AW139 helicopters and aims to prevent electrical short circuits that could lead to fire and loss of control.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD BR-2011-02-01R1

Main Landing Gear Retraction Actuators - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2011-02-01R1 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer ERJ 190 series airplanes, including models 190-100 STD, LR, IGW, ECJ, SR, and 190-200 STD, LR, IGW. The directive mandates inspection and replacement procedures for the main landing gear (MLG) retraction actuators to address potential damage and failure risks. It specifies inspection intervals, component replacements, and actuator upgrades to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Embraer ERJ 190-100 STDEmbraer ERJ 190-100 LREmbraer ERJ 190-100 IGWEmbraer ERJ 190-100 ECJEmbraer ERJ 190-100 SREmbraer ERJ 190-200 STDEmbraer ERJ 190-200 LREmbraer ERJ 190-200 IGW

EASA SIB 2022-08

Mitigation of Flight Deck Fires Originating from Lithium Batteries that are not Part of the Aircraft Design

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2022-08 is a safety information bulletin addressing the mitigation of flight deck fires originating from lithium batteries that are not part of the aircraft design, applicable to all large aeroplane operators. It highlights the risks associated with personal electronic devices (PEDs), power banks, and spare lithium batteries carried on the flight deck, which can cause thermal runaway leading to fire, smoke, and explosions. The bulletin references EASA Special Condition SC-G25.1585-01 and other related publications but does not mandate regulatory action.

Oct 12, 2022
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2021-0249R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0200

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0249R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting all Airbus A340 models including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3 Revision 05, which contains mandatory maintenance tasks and certification maintenance requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2021-0247R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0013

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0247R1 is an amendment concerning Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -542, -642, and -643. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 11. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and revision of the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2021-0250R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0014

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0250R1 is an updated directive affecting all Airbus A330 models, including A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 8, which contains system equipment maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components to prevent unsafe conditions.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-201Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-203Airbus A330-223Airbus A330-223FAirbus A330-243Airbus A330-243FAirbus A330-301Airbus A330-302Airbus A330-303Airbus A330-321Airbus A330-322Airbus A330-323Airbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2021-0251R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0015

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0251R1 is an updated directive affecting all Airbus A340 models including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 7, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement intervals.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340Airbus A340-211Airbus A340-212Airbus A340-213Airbus A340-311Airbus A340-312Airbus A340-313Airbus A340-541Airbus A340-542Airbus A340-642Airbus A340-643

EASA AD 2021-0246R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0213

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0246R1 is an updated directive addressing the safe life airworthiness limitations for Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 11, to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 models.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0252R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0252R1 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks related to fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A330 aeroplanes. It applies to all Airbus A330 models including A330-201 through A330-941 with all manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 04 to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0253R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0253R1 is an amendment addressing fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211 through A340-643. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 03 to ensure continued airworthiness of fuel system components. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft.

Oct 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0208

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Emergency and Malfunction Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0208 is an amendment concerning the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency and malfunction procedures for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters, specifically serial numbers 20070, 21016 and up. The directive mandates updates to the flight manual to address potential DC power interruptions affecting essential busses during flight. This amendment applies to helicopters with TCDS number EASA.R.010 and involves updated emergency procedures to enhance flight safety.

Oct 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD 2022-0207

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0211

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-24 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00, Document Number 02378 Issue 005 Revision 29. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Oct 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD US-2022-16-09

Wings - Center Fuel Tank Fastener Locations - Preparation of Adequate Sealant Adhesion

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-16-09 addresses certain Boeing 737-8 airplanes. It requires preparation and sealing of specific fastener locations in the center fuel tank where sealant adhesion may be compromised due to cap sealing over a black ink stripe with a clear overcoat. This condition could affect lightning protection and increase the risk of fuel tank ignition during a lightning strike.

Oct 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-8

EASA AD 2015-0081-CN

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2015-0081-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2015-0081 concerning the identification and replacement of Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuators (THSA) on Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aircraft. The affected THSA part number is 47142 series, which was subject to partial loss of no-back brake efficiency. This cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements incorporated in newer ADs for these aircraft models.

Oct 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A310Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2022-0206

Instruments — New Avionics Suite — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0206 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes equipped with the New Avionics Suite (NAS) installed under ATR modification 05948 (the '-600 version'). This directive addresses the replacement of certain NAS standards to ensure safe operation in severe icing conditions. It applies specifically to aircraft with affected NAS versions that do not meet the updated safety requirements.

Oct 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42-500ATR 72-212A

EASA AD CF-2022-57

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Door Hinge Fitting Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-57 addresses a nose landing gear door hinge fitting failure issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, including all serial numbers. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks in the fillet radii of the nose landing gear door hinge fittings to prevent door misalignment and potential in-flight hazards. This AD applies specifically to the Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 variants of the BD-100-1A10.

Oct 6, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10