EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2023-01-13

Wings - Centre Wing Lower Stringers - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-01-13 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addresses certain Boeing 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. The directive mandates replacement of specific left and right side center wing lower stringers due to the risk of widespread fatigue damage. This action aims to maintain the structural integrity of the affected aircraft by preventing potential fatigue cracking.

Feb 7, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88Boeing DC-9-81Boeing DC-9-82Boeing DC-9-83Boeing DC-9-87

EASA SIB 2022-10R1

Durbal Metallwarenfabrik and Maedler Push Rod Ends Production Deficiency

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2022-10R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing a production deficiency in push rod end bearings manufactured by Durbal Metallwarenfabrik and Maedler. These parts, identified by Maedler P/N 63250600 and Durbal P/N BRM 06-00-501, are used in control systems of sailplanes, small aeroplanes, and light rotorcraft, including Aerospool WT-9 Dynamic, Lange Aviation Antares E1, and Alexander Schleicher AS 33. The bulletin highlights issues related to hydrogen embrittlement found in certain batches delivered in 2022.

Feb 6, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD CF-2023-04

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-54

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-04 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11, including serial numbers 5R0001 and 55001 and subsequent. This directive mandates the incorporation of updated Airworthiness Limitations into the maintenance schedules of these aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness. It supersedes a previous directive and introduces more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Feb 6, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2023-01-05

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment / Pneumatic - Anti-ice Manifold Assembly - Revision of Inspection Program

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-01-05 is a final rule affecting Learjet, Inc. Model 40, 45, 70, and 75 airplanes. It mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section, specifically reducing inspection intervals for the pneumatic anti-ice manifold assembly to address safety concerns. This directive aims to prevent metal fatigue that could cause loss of ice protection and potential loss of airplane control.

Feb 3, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLearjet, 45Learjet 40Learjet 45Learjet 70Learjet 75

EASA AD 2022-0216R1

[Correction] Flight Controls — Stall Warning / Identification System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0216R1 is a regulatory update addressing the stall warning and identification system modification for SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B aeroplanes, excluding those with SAAB modification 2650. The directive mandates changes to the stall warning system to incorporate an ice speed cancel logic to prevent inappropriate stall warnings during landing. This AD applies to all serial numbers except those specifically exempted.

Feb 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSaab Ab 340SAAB SF340ASAAB 340B

EASA AD 2023-0030

Lights — Landing Search Lights — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. It addresses the modification of landing search lights, specifically the additional and optional search light with part number 4307405, to ensure proper electrical bonding. The directive applies to all EC 225 LP helicopters except those with modification MC29201 already incorporated during production.

Feb 2, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA SIB 2023-02

Broken Aileron Cable and Non-reversible Filtering of Control Position Data for Flight Data Recording

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-02 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing issues related to broken aileron cables and non-reversible filtering of control position data for flight data recording on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes. The bulletin highlights an incident involving a broken lower left aileron cable and discusses the impact of filtering on flight data recorder accuracy. It also references relevant Bombardier/De Havilland service bulletins and operator messages related to cable wear protection and flight data recording system updates.

Feb 1, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8

EASA AD 2023-0029

Equipment / Furnishings — Galley / Container End Stop — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0029 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes equipped with certain affected galleys or stowage units. The directive addresses the replacement and modification of galley/container end stops and waste compartment doors to prevent potential failures that could lead to container detachment or release of waste bins during critical flight phases. This AD applies to various galley part numbers and serial numbers identified in the Aircraft Inspection Report.

Feb 1, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0028

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0214

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models with modification 074581 embodied in production. The directive addresses inspection requirements for the rear transmission shaft bearing support rivets and local structure to prevent failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and loss of yaw control. It includes instructions for inspecting rivet conditions and paint presence on the tail boom corner support.

Feb 1, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2023-0027

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0027 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, specifically the low pressure turbine stage 1 blade assemblies with Part Number FW68788. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracking and separation in blade pairs welded at the outer shroud, which could affect engine vibration and safety.

Jan 31, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD US-2023-02-04

Stabilizers - Hybrid Material Elevator Balance Weight - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-04 addresses certain Mooney International Corporation Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G airplanes. It focuses on the inspection and replacement of hybrid material elevator balance weights, specifically part number 430018-1, due to reported cracking and corrosion issues. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Jan 31, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMooney International Corporation M20Mooney International Corporation M20CMooney International Corporation M20DMooney International Corporation M20EMooney International Corporation M20FMooney International Corporation M20G

EASA AD 2021-0125R1

Engine — Critical Parts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0125R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the replacement of critical parts in GE Aviation Czech M601E engines, specifically those with centrifugal compressor case Part Number M601-154.61. This directive primarily affects aircraft such as the Aircraft Industries L-410 series equipped with these engines. It mandates the replacement of certain critical engine parts to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent engine failure.

Jan 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech M601Aircraft Industries L-410

EASA AD 2023-0026

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylons Rib 1 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the pylon rib 1 at the forward engine mount bolting area to detect excessively deep spot faces that could cause interference damage and reduce structural integrity. The directive applies specifically to certain manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the Airbus Service Bulletins A350-54-P006 and A350-54-P008.

Jan 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0178R2

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0064

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0178R2 is an updated safety directive addressing the horizontal stabilizer on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections and modifications to detect and correct cracks in the horizontal stabilizer main spar to prevent potential loss of control. This directive applies to all EC 175 B helicopters except those with modification 99A05341 installed during production.

Jan 30, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2023-0023

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0023 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected nose landing gear sliding tubes with part number 50-2004248-00 due to potential cracks caused by electrical arc burns during coating stripping. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A380 models.

Jan 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0025

Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Inspection

The document titled 'Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aeroplane. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for this aircraft type.

Jan 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0024

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0112

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0024 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 99 to 104 shear ties and mouse holes as specified in the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Revision 10 Variation 10.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Jan 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2023-01-02

Equipment / Furnishings - Float Assemblies - Repair / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-01-02 addresses certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109 series helicopters and AW109SP helicopters modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SR01812LA with DART Aerospace 634.4100 Kit Series float assemblies. This directive mandates repair or replacement of specific float assemblies due to a faulty plunger assembly that can prevent float deployment. The AD aims to ensure safe emergency water landings by correcting this unsafe condition.

Jan 25, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109Leonardo AW109SP

EASA SIB 2023-01

Flight Control Rods — Cracks on Pitch Link Safety Swaging Areas

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-01 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing cracks found on the pitch link safety swaging areas of flight control rods in Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters. The bulletin reports isolated occurrences of stress corrosion cracks in these rods, which do not affect the primary load path but warrant inspection and corrosion protection measures.

Jan 24, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtGuimbal, Helicopteres CABRI

EASA AD 2023-0022

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0108

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0108 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aeroplane. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to relevant design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities.

Jan 24, 2023
OtherSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M