EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB 2019-10R1

Power Turbine Over-Speed Protection on ARRIEL 2D and ARRIEL 2B1 Engines

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2019-10R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing power turbine over-speed protection on ARRIEL 2D and ARRIEL 2B1 engines installed on AS 350 B3 and EC 130 T2/B4 helicopters. It provides information on the design and safety features related to turbine blade shedding to prevent turbine disc burst and introduces electronic over-speed protection via FADEC software and wiring modifications. The bulletin includes references to Airbus Helicopters and SAFRAN service bulletins supporting these modifications.

Sep 21, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Safran ARRIEL 2

EASA AD 2022-0196

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0078

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0196 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and replacement of lower attachment studs, part number XP14-070-007800, in the aft galley complex to prevent potential galley module detachment. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Sep 20, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2022-14-04

Airplane Flight Manual - Certificate Limitations on Minimum Tank Fuel Temperatures - Revision

The Airplane Flight Manual - Certificate Limitations on Minimum Tank Fuel Temperatures - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 1000 series engines. It addresses a design issue in the engine fuel feed system that could cause fuel flow restrictions due to ice accumulation and release. The directive mandates updates to the airplane flight manual to revise minimum fuel temperature limitations.

Sep 19, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD 2022-0189

Wings — Inboard Flap Parts — Identification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0189 is an airworthiness directive addressing the identification and inspection of inboard flap parts on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to multiple Airbus A330 and A340 variants, including the A330-743L model, focusing on detecting non-conforming aluminium alloy parts used in the inboard flaps. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements to ensure structural integrity.

Sep 19, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2022-19-12

Tail Rotor - Blades - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2022-19-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing tail rotor blade cracks on Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44, R44 II, and R66 helicopters. It requires inspections and removal of certain part-numbered and serial-numbered tail rotor blades to prevent unsafe conditions. The directive applies to blades with part numbers C029-3 and F029-1 within specified serial number ranges.

Sep 16, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRobinson R44 (Raven)Robinson R66Robinson R44Robinson R44 II

EASA AD US-2022-17-03

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations for Fuel Tank Safety — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-17-03 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This directive mandates updates to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate the latest airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention. The directive aims to mitigate the risk of fuel tank explosions caused by ignition sources within fuel tanks.

Sep 16, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-100BBoeing 747-100B SUDBoeing 747-200BBoeing 747-200CBoeing 747-200FBoeing 747-300Boeing 747SRBoeing 747SP

EASA AD 2022-0190

Nacelles / Pylons — Lower Aft Pylon Fairings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0190 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the lower aft pylon fairings (LAPF) on Airbus A330-223, A330-321, A330-322, and A330-323 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracks that could compromise fire proofness in the event of an engine fire. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications or service bulletins already embodied.

Sep 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330

EASA AD 2022-0186

Fuselage — Overhead Storage Compartment Crash Rods — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0186 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the overhead storage compartment crash rods to ensure their correct installation and structural integrity. The directive addresses a safety concern related to potential detachment of these crash rods during emergency landings.

Sep 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0187

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0011

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0187 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 05. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and intervals approved by EASA.

Sep 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-201Airbus A330-202Airbus A330-203Airbus A330-223Airbus A330-243Airbus A330-301Airbus A330-302Airbus A330-303Airbus A330-321Airbus A330-322Airbus A330-323Airbus A330-341Airbus A330-342Airbus A330-343Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2022-0188

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0188 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 05. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.

Sep 13, 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 US-2022-18-04

Engine Fuel & Control - Fuel Hydraulic Lines - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-04 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B model turbofan engines. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of specific fuel hydraulic lines due to high cycle fatigue cracks found at braze joints on fuel manifolds, which could lead to fuel leaks. The affected engines include multiple GEnx-1B variants with serial numbers ranging from 956-102 through 958-802.

Sep 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD CF-2022-53

Landing Gear — Brake Control System — Uncommanded Brake Pressure due to Brake Control Unit Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-53 addresses an issue with the landing gear brake control system on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models. The directive targets uncommanded brake pressure caused by a failure in the Brake Control Unit (BCU), which can lead to tire bursts and braking difficulties. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected BCUs to ensure safe braking performance.

Sep 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0185R2

UMLAUT ENGINEERING GmbH — Hand-operated Fire Extinguishers — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0185R2 is an updated regulation addressing the inspection and replacement of UMLAUT ENGINEERING GmbH HAFEX (Halon-free) hand-held fire extinguishers with Part Numbers P3APP003010A, P3APP003010B, and P3APP003010C. These fire extinguishers may be installed on any aircraft either during production or as a modification. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to ensure the extinguishers remain functional and safe under various environmental conditions.

Sep 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2022-0185

Fuel — Engine Low Pressure Shut Off Valve Electrical Harness Routing — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0185 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with International Aero Engines PW1100 series or CFM International LEAP-1A series engines. The directive addresses the electrical harness routing of the engine low pressure shut off valve (LPSOV) to enhance protection against uncontained engine rotor failure. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with Airbus modification 167036 embodied in production.

Sep 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-18-03

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-11-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-03 is a final rule affecting certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It addresses issues related to windshield heat operation procedures and corrects typographical errors found in the previous AD 2022-05-13. The directive retains all prior required actions and updates document references to ensure clarity and compliance.

Sep 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHonda Aircraft Company HA-420Honda HA-420

EASA AD 2022-0184

Engine — High Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Intermediate Air Seal / Bolts — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0184 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Tay 620-15 and Tay 650-15 engines, commonly installed on Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 series aircraft. The directive mandates inspections of the high pressure turbine stage 2 intermediate air seal and its attachment bolts to detect cracks and prevent potential uncontained engine failures. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engines.

Sep 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TayFokker F28

EASA AD CF-2022-52

Flight Controls — Flap Power Unit — Pressure Switch Failures

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-52 addresses flap power unit pressure switch failures on De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4633. The directive mandates replacement of certain flap power unit pressure switches to prevent flap inoperative events caused by hydraulic pressure spikes. This AD aims to enhance flight safety by reducing the risk of abnormal flap landings and emergency procedures.

Sep 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-401De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-402

EASA AD CF-2022-49

Information Systems — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Wet and Contaminated Runway Stopping Distance

Information Systems — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Wet and Contaminated Runway Stopping Distance is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive (CN CF-2022-49) addressing incorrect stopping distance data in the AFM for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates corrections to specific performance tables related to wet and contaminated runway landing distances. It applies to certain serial numbers of these Bombardier Global 6000 and Global 5000 models.

Sep 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD CF-2022-51

Equipment / Furnishings — Overwing Emergency Exit Door Escape Line - Inspection / Re-routing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-51 is an official regulatory document addressing the overwing emergency exit door (OWEED) escape line on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 50010 through 50017 and 50020 through 50023. The directive mandates inspection and correction of the escape line routing to ensure proper functionality during emergency egress. This directive applies specifically to certain Bombardier Inc. model BD-500-1A10 aeroplanes.

Aug 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10

EASA AD 2022-0174R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0262

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0174R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific wing spar areas, including the outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar, to detect cracks that could compromise wing structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A380 and provides detailed inspection and reporting instructions.

Aug 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380