EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0249

Navigation — Weather Radar System Redundant Wiring — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0249 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 231 to 252 inclusive, as well as MSN 254 and 255. The directive addresses a wiring issue in the weather radar system that could impact critical avionics components during a lightning strike. It mandates a modification to the redundant wiring of the weather radar system to ensure continued safe operation.

Dec 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-24Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD 2022-0247

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0115

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0247 is issued for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 1000 series engines, including models AE3, CE3, D3, G3, H3, J3, K3, L3, M3, N3, P3, Q3, and R3. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Time Limits Manual Revision 23 dated 01 July 2022. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected engine models to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD 2022-0251-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0190-E

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0251-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with specific tail rotor drive shafts (P/N 350A34-5010-00 or 350A34-5020-00). It mandates repetitive vibration level checks of the tail rotor drive shaft to detect potential cracks that could lead to failure and loss of yaw control. This directive applies to helicopters with Airbus Helicopters modification 079809 embodied in production.

Dec 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2022-0248

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0192

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0248 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 7000-72 and Trent 7000-72C engines. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 Time Limits Manual Revision 14 dated 22 July 2022. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest maintenance program amendments.

Dec 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 7000

EASA AD 2022-0250

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0155

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0250 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses missing or incorrect application of lightning strike edge glow sealant protection on wing tanks, which could pose a risk of ignition inside fuel tanks during lightning strikes. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to restore proper lightning strike protection layers on affected aircraft.

Dec 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD BR-2022-12-01

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-12-01 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates revisions to the maintenance programs of Embraer S.A. ERJ 190-100 and ERJ 190-200 series airplanes. This directive requires incorporation of new Airworthiness Limitation Inspections and structural modifications to address Widespread Fatigue Damage risks. It applies to specific serial numbers and all aircraft registered in Brazil under the Registro Aeronáutico Brasileiro.

Dec 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 190Embraer ERJ 190-100Embraer ERJ 190-200

EASA SIB CASA-2022-05

Circuit Breaker Panels — Inadequate Torque on Mounting Hardware

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2022-05 is a safety alert addressing inadequate torque on mounting hardware of circuit breaker panels #1 and #2 in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries RJ Aviation CRJ 550/700/701/702/705/900/1000 aeroplanes. The alert highlights issues with improper assembly and torque values on circuit breaker bar connections and bus bar connections that have led to in-flight system failures and increased crew workload.

Dec 12, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)

EASA AD 2022-0245

Landing Gear — Nose and Main Landing Gear Actuators — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0245 is an airworthiness directive addressing Pilatus PC-12/47E aeroplanes, specifically those with manufacturer serial numbers 1300, 1451, and subsequent. It mandates the replacement of certain main and nose landing gear electro-mechanical actuators identified by specific part numbers due to corrosion issues. The directive ensures continued safe operation by requiring affected parts to be replaced with serviceable ones.

Dec 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-12Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD 2022-0246

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0246 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for main rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It applies to specific part numbers of main rotor blades that have shown occurrences of debonding on the stainless steel leading edge protection. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and, depending on findings, repair or replacement of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 12, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA SIB CE-19-01R1

Engine Oil and Airplane Hour Meter; Pressure Switch Failure

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-19-01 R1 is an FAA advisory addressing the failure of the engine oil pressure switch (part number 83278) on Textron Aviation Inc. Model 172R and 172S airplanes. This bulletin highlights concerns about premature failure of the oil pressure switch, which can lead to oil leaks, obscured pilot vision, and potential engine failure. It provides information to owners, operators, and maintenance personnel to increase awareness and promote preventative measures.

Dec 8, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)

EASA AD CF-2022-67

Equipment/Furnishings — Vibration on Fuselage and Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-67 addresses vibration issues on the fuselage and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) antenna for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 equipped with Gogo 2Ku antenna radomes P/N P23743-605 or P/N P23743-606. This directive mandates replacement and inspection of the ELT antenna to prevent failures caused by vibration loads from air vortices. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and aims to maintain aircraft safety and structural integrity.

Dec 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2022-0244

Fire Protection — Fire Detectors — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0244 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection fire detectors on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines MAKILA 1A and 1A1 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates the replacement of specific affected fire detectors due to a manufacturing non-compliance that may cause spurious engine fire warnings. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by preventing false fire warnings that could lead to unintended engine shutdowns.

Dec 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran MAKILA 1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 CAirbus Helicopters AS 332 C1Airbus Helicopters AS 332 LAirbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD US-2022-23-11

Fuel - Center Wing Tank Fuel Quantity Indicating System - Installation / Check

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-23-11 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It targets discrepancies between the center wing tank fuel quantity indicated by the fuel quantity indicating system and the actual fuel uploaded, which can lead to misleading engine and crew alerts. The directive mandates software updates or replacements for the fuel quantity processor unit to ensure accurate fuel quantity readings.

Dec 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA SIB SAIB-2022-23

Incomplete Inspections during Overhaul by Stockton Propeller, Inc. (SPI)

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2022-23 is an FAA advisory regarding incomplete inspections during overhaul performed by Stockton Propeller, Inc. (SPI) on certain Hartzell Propeller, McCauley Propeller, Sensenich Propellers, Hamilton Standard, and Hamilton Sundstrand model propellers. It informs owners and operators that the outboard section of airfoils on affected propellers processed by SPI between April 22, 2016, and April 22, 2022, may not have undergone required etch and dye penetrant inspections.

Dec 8, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtHamilton Sundstrand HARTZELL PROPELLER INC.:MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS:SENSENICH PROPELLERS:Safety Information Bulletin:Airworthiness

EASA AD 2022-0243

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0136

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and potential replacement of certain Overheat Detection System (OHDS) sensing elements produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leak events. The directive applies to multiple Airbus A330 and A340 models across all manufacturer serial numbers.

Dec 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0239

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Carrier Assembly Bracket / Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0239 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the hoist carrier assembly bracket and bolts on all PZL W-3A helicopters. It applies to specific part numbers of brackets and bolts related to the hoist installation. The directive mandates inspections, corrective actions, and an optional in-service modification to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopters.

Dec 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtWsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3APZL W-3A

EASA AD 2022-0242-E

Flight Controls — Horizontal Tail Elevator U-Bracket — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0242-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the horizontal tail elevator U-bracket on Schempp-Hirth sailplanes, including models Arcus, Duo Discus, Nimbus-4, and their powered variants. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure the integrity of the elevator control system and horizontal tail attachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected sailplanes.

Dec 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau ArcusSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus TSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-4 Powered SailplanesSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-4 SailplanesSchempp-Hirth ArcusSchempp-Hirth Duo DiscusSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-4Schempp-Hirth Arcus powered variantSchempp-Hirth Duo Discus powered variantSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-4 powered variant

EASA AD 2007-0202-CN

CANCELLED: Engine - HP/IP Turbine Bearing Oil Vent Tube Restrictor - Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0202-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2007-0202 concerning the inspection, cleaning, and replacement of the high/intermediate pressure turbine bearing oil vent tube restrictor on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The cancellation reflects that the unsafe condition addressed by the original AD no longer exists due to ongoing maintenance requirements covered by another directive.

Dec 6, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700Airbus A330

EASA AD 2014-0059R1-CN

CANCELLED: Fuel System — High Pressure Fuel Pump Drive Splines — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2014-0059R1-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2014-0059R1 concerning the inspection of high pressure fuel pump drive splines on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines MAKILA 2A and 2A1 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. The cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements now covered under newer directives and service documentation.

Dec 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSafran MAKILA 2Airbus Helicopters H225

EASA AD 2022-0238

Doors — Slide Management System Triple Reed Contact Switch — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0238 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion issues found on the triple reed contact switches (TRCS) used in the doors and slide management system. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected Diehl Aerospace GmbH TRCS parts to ensure proper door functionality and evacuation capability.

Dec 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861