EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2022-16-04

[Correction] Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Lower Skin, Bonded Doublers and Stringers - Inspection / Repair

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2022-16-04 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses inspection and repair of the horizontal stabilizer lower skin, bonded doublers, and stringers on Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes, including G500, G550, and G500-5000 variants. The correction fixes errors in revision levels and table references in the original directive's regulatory text without changing the substantive requirements.

Aug 30, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GV-SPGulfstream Aerospace Corporation G500Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G550Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G500-5000

EASA AD 2022-0183

Fuselage — Belly Fairing Upper Wing Panel Fasteners — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0183 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the belly fairing upper wing panel fasteners, specifically on access panels 195DT, 196DT, 195ET, and 196ET, to ensure the integrity of fasteners and prevent potential in-flight detachment. The directive addresses a safety concern related to missing or inappropriate fasteners that could affect aircraft control.

Aug 30, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0182-E

Tail Rotor — Duplex Bearings — Inspection / Replacement; Rotor Flight Control — Tail Rotor Actuator — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0182-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for tail rotor duplex bearings and tail rotor actuators on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for specific part numbers of tail rotor duplex bearings and tail rotor actuators to prevent potential structural failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of AB139 and AW139 helicopters.

Aug 30, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139Leonardo AB139Leonardo AW139

EASA AD 2017-0102R2

Engine Fuel & Control — High Pressure / Low Pressure Fuel Pump Metering Unit — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0102R2 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of the high pressure/low pressure fuel pump metering unit on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3, EC 130 B4, and Changhe Z11 helicopters. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to prevent uncoupling of the LP fuel pump impeller and HP fuel pump shaft, which can lead to engine power loss or in-flight shutdown.

Aug 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran ARRIEL 2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4Changhe Z11

EASA AD 2022-0181

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0227

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0181 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes addressing issues related to the engine bleed air system high pressure valve (HPV) clips, part number 6764-222. The directive mandates amendments to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), and repetitive inspections and replacements of HPV clips to prevent potential duct bursts and loss of airplane control.

Aug 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2022-0180

Tail Rotor Drive — Fan Assembly — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0180 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor drive fan assembly on Airbus Helicopters AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, and N models. It mandates inspection and modification of specific right-hand and left-hand fan support parts to prevent failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of these helicopter models and focuses on parts with certain part numbers prone to cracking or breaking.

Aug 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 355 EAirbus Helicopters AS 355 FAirbus Helicopters AS 355 F1Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2Airbus Helicopters AS 355 N

EASA AD CF-2022-50

Oxygen — Passenger Oxygen System — Oxygen Dispensing Unit Lanyards Excessively Long

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-50 addresses the issue of excessively long oxygen dispensing unit lanyards in passenger oxygen systems installed on Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected mask dispensing units to ensure proper oxygen flow during emergencies. This AD applies to specific serial numbers as identified in the relevant Bombardier service bulletins.

Aug 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2022-0178

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0160

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0178 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Leonardo AW169 helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in Leonardo's AW169 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Issue 18. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.

Aug 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169Leonardo AW169

EASA AD 2022-0177

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0161

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0177 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules.

Aug 26, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD 2022-0173

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0164

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0173 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items, including Variations 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing replacement of life-limited parts and revision of the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme.

Aug 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2022-0176

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0151

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0176 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A321-251NX, A321-252NX, A321-253NX, A321-271NX, and A321-272NX aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue related to the escape slide inflation reservoir regulator valve protective cover that may cause uncommanded door 3 escape slide release during flight. The directive mandates modification of affected parts to prevent deployment of a non-inflated escape slide.

Aug 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A321Airbus A321-251NXAirbus A321-252NXAirbus A321-253NXAirbus A321-271NXAirbus A321-272NX

EASA AD 2022-0175

Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Tee Duct — Replacement

The document titled Airborne Auxiliary Power — Auxiliary Power Unit Tee Duct — Replacement addresses maintenance and replacement procedures for the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) tee duct on AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft models. It provides guidance to ensure the continued airworthiness and safe operation of these aircraft by focusing on a critical component of the APU system.

Aug 23, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA SIB SAFO22002

Electronic Flight Bags - Onboard Performance Tool v4.70 for iOS Devices

The Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 22002 addresses issues with Boeing's Onboard Performance Tool (OPT) version 4.70 for iOS devices, used on Boeing airplanes. The document highlights two calculation errors affecting takeoff and landing performance data, which could lead to incorrect runway length information being presented to flight crews. These issues specifically impact the accuracy of landing calculations and intersection takeoff calculations within the OPT software.

Aug 22, 2022
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 747Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Boeing 787

EASA AD 2022-0172

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0165

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0172 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A310 aeroplanes, including models A310-203, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-203C, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive mandates updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items to ensure continued airworthiness. It requires operators to comply with new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Airbus A310 ALS Part 1 SL-ALI Revision 02 Variation 2.1.

Aug 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A310Airbus A310-203Airbus A310-204Airbus A310-221Airbus A310-222Airbus A310-203CAirbus A310-304Airbus A310-308Airbus A310-322Airbus A310-324Airbus A310-325

EASA AD CF-2022-48

Doors — Passenger Door Functional Test Missing Certain Steps Affecting Rigging

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-48 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70061. This directive addresses missing steps in the passenger door functional test that affect door rigging. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper door rigging and prevent premature cracking or in-flight door opening.

Aug 19, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD 2022-0171

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 / Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — Amendment

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 / Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items — Amendment' is an amendment concerning the Airbus A300 aircraft. It addresses updates to the airworthiness limitations related to time limits and maintenance checks, specifically focusing on safe life airworthiness limitation items. This amendment ensures continued compliance with safety standards for the Airbus A300 fleet.

Aug 19, 2022
AmendmentMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300

EASA AD US-2022-13-10

Equipment / Furnishings - Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 Urethane Foam Pads - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-13-10 addresses certain Boeing 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes. It mandates the replacement and removal of Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 urethane foam pads, which have deteriorating fire-retardant properties, with Nomex felt in specified areas. The directive also requires inspection and replacement of affected corner seals and prohibits installation of BMS 8-39 foam in certain locations.

Aug 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 767Boeing 767-200Boeing 767-300Boeing 767-300FBoeing 767-400ER

EASA AD 2022-0170-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0181

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0170-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to leaking Bleed System High Pressure Valves (HPV) that may cause damage to the Pressure Regulating Valve and potentially lead to loss of aircraft control. The directive mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and imposes dispatch restrictions to mitigate the risk.

Aug 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A330-841Airbus A330-941

EASA AD 2022-0147

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0196

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0147 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses potential defects in certain overheat detection system (OHDS) sensing elements manufactured before 31 January 2021, which may fail to detect thermal bleed leak events properly. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Aug 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321