EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0020

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0020 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for GE Aviation Czech M601 series engines. This directive applies to all serial numbers of M601D, M601E, M601F, M601FS, and M601Z engines, which are installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L-410 series, Air Tractor AT series, Allied Ag Cat G-164 series, Pacific Aerospace FU-24, and others. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech M601Aircraft Industries L-410Air Tractor ATAllied Ag Cat G-164Pacific Aerospace FU-24

EASA AD 2023-0021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0021 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for GE Aviation Czech H75, H80, and H85 engine models installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20 and L410-NG, Do 28 series, S-2R series, and DHC-3 Otter aeroplanes. This directive mandates compliance with updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all build configurations and serial numbers of the affected engines.

Jan 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20Aircraft Industries L410-NGDornier Do 28S-2R SeriesDe Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter

EASA AD 2023-0018

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0018 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A310 series, including models A310-203, A310-203C, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 related to System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 Revision 03 Variation 3.3.

Jan 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A310Airbus A310-203Airbus A310-203CAirbus A310-204Airbus A310-221Airbus A310-222Airbus A310-304Airbus A310-308Airbus A310-322Airbus A310-324Airbus A310-325

EASA AD 2023-0017

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0017 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 series aeroplanes, including models A300B4-601, A300B4-603, A300B4-620, A300B4-622, A300B4-605R, A300B4-622R, A300C4-605R Variant F, A300C4-620, A300F4-605R, and A300F4-622R. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 related to System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 03 Variation 3.2.

Jan 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300B4-601Airbus A300B4-603Airbus A300B4-620Airbus A300B4-622Airbus A300B4-605RAirbus A300B4-622RAirbus A300C4-605R Variant FAirbus A300C4-620Airbus A300F4-605RAirbus A300F4-622R

EASA AD 2023-0019-CN

CANCELLED: Electrical Power System — ARTUS Transfo-Rectifier — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0019-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous DGAC France AD 89-023-001 R1 concerning the electrical power system on Airbus A320-111 and A320-211 aeroplanes. The directive addresses the replacement of ARTUS transfo-rectifier units to prevent electrical failures affecting flight control computers. This cancellation confirms that all affected aircraft have been modified and the unsafe condition no longer exists.

Jan 20, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320

EASA SIB 2013-04R2

Hook and Loop Style Fasteners as Mounting Mechanism for an Emergency Locator Transmitter

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2013-04R2 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the use of hook and loop style fasteners, such as Velcro®, as mounting mechanisms for Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) on all aircraft. It highlights safety concerns related to ELTs detaching due to degradation or improper installation of textile style fasteners, which can impair ELT functionality and pose risks to aircraft safety. The bulletin applies to both installed and non-installed ELTs and references similar FAA guidance.

Jan 20, 2023
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2022-24-09

Air Conditioning - Cabin Altitude Pressure Switches - Functional Test

Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-09 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive functional tests of the cabin altitude pressure switches with specified adapter requirements to prevent false test failures. This directive supersedes the previous AD 2021-14-20 and aims to ensure the cabin altitude warning system activates correctly to prevent hypoxia risks to flightcrew.

Jan 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA AD 2023-0015

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0011

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. This directive mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 5.1. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Jan 19, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2023-0016

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. The directive mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI) as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 5.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations into their maintenance programs.

Jan 19, 2023
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 2023-0014

Doors — On-board Entrance Stairs / Motoreductor Units — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of specific motoreductor units installed on the on-board entrance stairs to ensure continued safe operation. The directive applies to motoreductor units with part numbers 4255417, 4394656, or 4339747 installed on these aircraft models.

Jan 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2023-02

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear — Steering Shutoff Valve Slow to Deactivate

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-02 addresses an issue with the nose landing gear steering shutoff valve on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60068. The directive mandates replacing the existing steering selector valve part number 23600-101 with a redesigned valve part number 23600-103 to improve response time. This AD aims to prevent runway excursions caused by slow deactivation of the steering valve under low temperature conditions.

Jan 18, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD US-2022-23-09

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1-2 Disks and Stage 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spools - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-23-09 addresses certain General Electric Company GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and stage 2 disks, as well as stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools, due to manufacturing defects involving iron inclusion in powder metal materials. This directive aims to prevent potential uncontained engine failures and ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD 2023-0010

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Drag Brace Panel — Inspection / Repair

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Drag Brace Panel — Inspection / Repair is a regulatory document addressing inspection and repair procedures for the nose landing gear drag brace panel on ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. It provides guidance to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the nose landing gear assembly on these specific aircraft types.

Jan 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR42ATR ATR72ATR 42ATR 72

EASA AD 2023-0012

Placards and Markings — Warning Labels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202 and A330-243 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses missing warning labels on the left wing surge tank lower surface, which are critical for alerting maintenance and cargo personnel to the risk of asphyxiation due to nitrogen enriched air. This AD mandates inspection and installation of the missing placards to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 17, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-243

EASA AD 2023-0009

Fuselage — Cockpit Lateral Window Frames — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0009 mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the cockpit lateral window frame vertical stiffeners on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft, excluding certain modified configurations. The directive addresses potential cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications embodied in production or service.

Jan 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0008

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0031

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant items as specified in Airbus ALS Part 2 Variation 9.2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow revised maintenance tasks and limitations.

Jan 16, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-24-11

Fire Protection - Engine Fire Shutoff Switches - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-11 addresses all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It focuses on engine fire shutoff switches (EFSSs) that may contain foreign object debris introduced during rework, potentially compromising fire protection functions. The directive mandates identification and replacement of affected EFSS parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2023-0007

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Central Box — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0007 is an airworthiness directive addressing corrosion issues in the horizontal stabilizer central box of Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes. It mandates inspections, reporting, and corrective actions including repair or replacement of the horizontal stabilizer to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.

Jan 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiaggio P180Piaggio Aviation P.180 AvantiPiaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD US-2022-25-01

Wings - Center Wing Box Rear Spar and Lower Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-25-01 addresses structural cracking issues in the center wing box rear spar and lower skin on all Boeing Model 707 and Model 727 airplanes. This directive requires repetitive inspections and sealant applications to detect and mitigate cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these aircraft. The AD was prompted by findings of similar cracking on a Boeing Model 737-300 airplane and a cross-model review indicating susceptibility in the 707 and 727 models.

Jan 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 707Boeing 727Boeing 737-300

EASA AD US-2022-25-15

Wings - Rear Spar Lower Chord - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-25-15 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the wing rear spar lower chord at the main landing gear aft fitting due to detected cracking. It requires repetitive high frequency eddy current and ultrasonic inspections and applicable repairs to ensure structural integrity.

Jan 13, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-100Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200CBoeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500