EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2022-21-05

Auto Flight - Auto-Throttle Computer - Built-in Test Equipment Tests

Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration affecting certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses a safety issue where a spoiler sensor failure may go undetected by the autothrottle computer, potentially leading to asymmetric thrust and uncommanded roll. The directive mandates repetitive built-in test equipment (BITE) tests of the autothrottle computer to detect and correct spoiler sensor failures.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD BR-2022-04-01R1

Flight Controls - Electrical Harnesses W126 and W127 - Inspection

The Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-04-01R1 is an official regulatory document issued by ANAC that mandates inspection and correction of the electrical harnesses W126 and W127 routing on Embraer ERJ 170 series aircraft, including models 170-100 LR, SE, STD, SU, and 170-200 LR, STD, SU, LL with serial numbers 17000002 through 17000914. This directive aims to ensure proper segregation of critical electrical harnesses to maintain aircraft safety and compliance with airworthiness standards.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170

EASA AD CF-2022-59

Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2 Airworthiness Limitation Items — Introduction of New Section 7-00 — Candidate Certification Maintenance Requirements Limitations

Maintenance Requirements Manual, Part 2 Airworthiness Limitation Items — Introduction of New Section 7-00 — Candidate Certification Maintenance Requirements Limitations is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-59 issued by Transport Canada. It applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes of all serial numbers. The directive mandates the incorporation of a new section in the Maintenance Requirements Manual that introduces Candidate Certification Maintenance Requirements limitations for continued airworthiness.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2021-0092R1

Pneumatic — Cross-Bleed Ducts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0092R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and replacement of cross-bleed ducts on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It targets specific part numbers of cross-bleed ducts prone to cracking due to manufacturing misalignment, which can lead to bleed leaks and structural damage. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of affected aircraft.

Oct 28, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD US-2022-18-11

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-17-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-11 is a final rule affecting all Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes, including the 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F variants. It addresses the discovery of cracks in the front spar lower chord during underwing longeron replacements and mandates repetitive inspections and modifications to critical structural components at station 1035. The directive aims to prevent fuel leaks, fire hazards, and potential structural failures.

Oct 27, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777

EASA AD AD-F100-98

Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd - Main Landing Gear Pistons Overhaul - Inspection / Removal

The Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd - Main Landing Gear Pistons Overhaul - Inspection / Removal is an Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority Airworthiness Directive (AD/F100/98) addressing Fokker Services F100 (F28 Mk 100) series aeroplanes equipped with Goodrich Main Landing Gear pistons overhauled by Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd. It mandates inspection and removal of specific pistons treated with AeroNikl or Atotech plating processes due to potential safety risks. The directive applies to pistons identified by certain serial numbers and overhaul dates between October 2019 and November 2021.

Oct 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F100

EASA AD AD-F28-93

Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd - Main Landing Gear Pistons Overhaul - Inspection / Removal

The Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd - Main Landing Gear Pistons Overhaul - Inspection / Removal is an Airworthiness Directive issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia concerning Fokker Services F28 Mark 0070 aircraft equipped with specific Goodrich Main Landing Gear part numbers and pistons overhauled by Aerospace NDI Pty Ltd. It mandates inspection and removal from service of pistons treated with AeroNikl or Atotech plating processes within specified serial numbers. The directive addresses safety concerns related to hydrogen embrittlement and potential piston failure.

Oct 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070

EASA AD 2022-0215

Engine — Bearing Spring Finger Housing — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0215 is an airworthiness directive addressing CFM International LEAP-1B engine models installed on Boeing 737-8, 737-8200, and 737-9 aircraft. It mandates inspection and monitoring of the bearing No. 3 spring finger housing to detect wear that could cause non-synchronous vibrations and potential engine failure. The directive applies to all serial numbers of affected LEAP-1B engines and prohibits installation of certain affected parts.

Oct 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCFM International LEAP-1BBoeing 737-8Boeing 737-8200Boeing 737-9

EASA AD CF-2022-47R1

Flight Controls — Multi-Function Spoiler (MFS) — Replacement of MFS 1, MFS 2, and MFS 3 Anti-Rotation Plates

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-47R1 addresses the replacement of Multi-Function Spoiler (MFS) anti-rotation plates on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 70006 through 70129. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of MFS 1, MFS 2, and MFS 3 anti-rotation plates to prevent failure due to thin wall design. The directive updates previous requirements to include credit for prior incorporation of Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-27-7504 Basic Issue.

Oct 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD US-2022-18-06

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment; Engine - Interstage High Pressure Turbine Rotor Seals - Removal / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-06 addresses safety concerns for General Electric Company GE90-110B1, GE90-115B, GE90-76B, GE90-85B, GE90-90B, and GE90-94B model turbofan engines. It focuses on reducing life limits and requiring removal and replacement of certain interstage high-pressure turbine rotor seals due to detected manufacturing anomalies. This directive aims to prevent premature failure of critical engine parts and potential uncontained debris release.

Oct 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GE90

EASA AD 2022-0214

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Life-Raft System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0214 is an airworthiness directive addressing the emergency life-raft system on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected emergency life-raft control cables and assemblies to prevent uncommanded deployment. The directive applies to helicopters with serial numbers 49007 through 49079, 89001 through 89012, and 92001 through 92010, excluding certain serial numbers.

Oct 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189Leonardo AW189

EASA AD G-2022-0018

SUPERSEDED BY CAA UK AD G-2023-0004

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0018 is a UK CAA directive addressing the inspection of the Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Link on BAe 146-301, BAe 146, and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections for cracks and dimensional checks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models. The directive applies to all serial numbers and also to used Sidestay Outer Links before reinstallation.

Oct 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146-301BAe 146AVRO 146-RJ

EASA SIB SAIB-2022-20

Wing Lower Spar Cap Bolt Holes

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2022-20 provides information regarding fatigue cracks found in the lower spar cap bolt holes of Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28 and PA-32 airplanes. This bulletin follows a fatal 2018 accident involving a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane and the subsequent Airworthiness Directive AD 2020-26-16, which mandated inspections of certain lower spar cap bolt holes. The bulletin highlights inspection findings of numerous cracks and hole-quality issues across the fleet and discusses ongoing analysis to develop further corrective actions.

Oct 20, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtPiper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)

EASA AD 2022-0212

Air Conditioning — Vapour Cycle Cooling System / Compressor Condenser Cables — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the vapour cycle cooling system compressor/condenser cables and their grounding installation. It mandates inspection and modification to prevent potential fire hazards caused by insufficient grounding.

Oct 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPilatus Aircraft PC-12Pilatus PC-12Pilatus PC-12/45Pilatus PC-12/47Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD CF-2022-24R1

Flight Controls - Stabilizer Trim Switch Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-24R1 addresses the failure of the stabilizer trim switch on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection, removal, and replacement of affected horizontal stabilizer pitch trim switches to prevent unintended nose-down stabilizer movement. It applies to all serial numbers of the BD-100-1A10 model.

Oct 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD US-2022-20-12

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-20-12 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It responds to the detection of melt-related freckles in forgings and billets that reduce the life of specific compressor discharge pressure seals, interstage seals, high-pressure turbine rotor stage 2 disks, and compressor rotor spools. This directive mandates revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the applicable engine manuals and operators' maintenance programs to incorporate reduced life limits for these parts.

Oct 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2022-0211

Flight Control and Guidance System — Integrated Modular Avionics / Core Processing Input Output Modules — Modification (Software Update); Flight Controls — Primary Flight Control System — Modification (Software Update)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0211 is an official regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-1041 aircraft. It mandates software updates to the Integrated Modular Avionics Core Processing Input Output Modules and the Primary Flight Control System to address potential structural integrity issues related to rudder oscillations.

Oct 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2022-21-11

Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection / Removal from Service

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-11 is a final rule addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters, as well as various restricted category helicopters equipped with specific main rotor blade part numbers. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of main rotor blades to detect cracks and requires removal from service of any cracked blades to ensure continued airworthiness.

Oct 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell 204BBell 205ABell 205A-1

EASA AD 2022-0210

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0210 is an amendment concerning Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, including models Trent 1000-A2 through Trent 1000-L2. It mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Time Limits Manual Revision 24. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to comply with the revised maintenance program.

Oct 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD CF-2022-58

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-04

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-58 is a regulatory document issued by Transport Canada that applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It mandates updates to the approved maintenance schedules to incorporate the latest airworthiness limits and maintenance tasks as specified in the Airbus Canada publication edition 015.00. This directive ensures continued compliance with safety standards for these aircraft types.

Oct 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11