EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB BEA-2023-01

Feb 27, 2023

Rotary Switches Pull-to-Turn Feature inspection

The Special Airworthiness Bulletin BEA Nº 2023-01 provides guidance on inspecting the pull-to-turn feature of rotary switches on various Embraer aircraft models, including EMB-135/145, EMB-390 KC, EMB-500/505, EMB-545/550, and ERJ-170/190 families. This bulletin is informative and not mandatory, addressing concerns about the functionality of the pull-to-turn feature on switches such as Fuel Pump Power and APU Control Master. It aims to ensure the proper operation of these switches to prevent inadvertent activation or deactivation of critical systems.

Safety Information Bulletin

Embraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100)
Embraer EMB-505 (Phenom 300)
Embraer EMB-545
Embraer EMB-550
Embraer EMB-135
Embraer EMB-145
Embraer ERJ 170
Embraer ERJ 190

EASA AD 2021-0012R1

Feb 25, 2023

Windows — Jettisoning System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0012R1 is a regulatory update addressing the windows jettisoning system modification for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and EC 225 models. It applies to various AS 332 variants and EC 225 LP helicopters, focusing on preventing difficulties in jettisoning windows during emergencies. The directive mandates modifications to the window jettisoning system to ensure safe evacuation.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD CF-2023-12

Feb 24, 2023

Engine — Dispatch Restriction to Prevent No. 3 Bearing Failure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-12 is an urgent directive addressing engine dispatch restrictions to prevent No. 3 bearing failures on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. It targets Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines with suspected defective No. 3 bearings from a specific manufacturing batch. The directive prohibits operation of affected aircraft if certain engine fault messages related to oil debris or bearing issues are displayed until inspections and debris removal are completed.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2023-11

Feb 24, 2023

Fuel System — Standpipe Assembly Sharp Edges Leading to Fuel Quantity Wiring Harness Chafing Condition

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-11 addresses a fuel system issue on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 407 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 54832 through 54931, 54933 through 54939, and 54942 through 54954. The directive concerns sharp edges on the standpipe assembly part number 407-062-032-103 that may cause chafing of the fuel quantity wiring harness. This condition could lead to fuel quantity indication errors or potential fuel tank ignition.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 407
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 407

EASA AD CF-2023-10

Feb 23, 2023

Equipment / Furnishings — Passenger Seats — Y-belts Installed Incorrectly

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-10 addresses the incorrect installation of Y-belts (lap belts) on passenger seats in MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 within specified serial number ranges. The directive mandates inspection and correction of Y-belt installations to ensure passenger safety. This issue originated from errors in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual instructions that have since been corrected.

Airworthiness Directive

MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24
MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2023-0011R1

Feb 23, 2023

Fuselage – Cargo Compartment Panels Sealing Tape – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0011R1 is an updated safety directive addressing Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of cargo sealing tapes located between cargo floor panels and the cargo loading system in the forward and aft cargo compartments to ensure proper sealing and fire extinguishing system effectiveness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2023-0042

Feb 23, 2023

Main Rotor – Rotating Swashplate Yokes – Inspection / Rework / Service Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0042 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models, addressing the inspection, rework, and service life limits of the main rotor rotating swashplate yokes (Part Numbers 332A31-3074-00 and 332A31-3074-01). This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent cracks caused by environmental assisted cracking, which could lead to structural failure and loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2023-04-08

Feb 23, 2023

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-05-16

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-04-08 is a final rule addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. reciprocating engines including models GTSIO-520, IO-360, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, LTSIO-360, LTSIO-520, O-470, TSIO-360, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550. This directive requires inspection of the crankshaft assembly for proper installation of counterweight retaining rings due to a manufacturing quality escape. The AD aims to prevent engine oil pressure loss, catastrophic engine damage, and engine seizure caused by improperly installed counterweight retaining rings.

Airworthiness Directive

Continental Aerospace Technologies, GTSIO-520
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520
Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550
Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-360
Continental Aerospace Technologies, LTSIO-520
Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-550
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOF-550
Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIOL-550

EASA AD 2023-0041

Feb 21, 2023

Ice and Rain Protection — Wing Anti-Ice System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0041 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the wing anti-ice system inspection for Dassault Aviation Mystère-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspection of the wing anti-ice system to detect leaks or installation issues that could impair system performance. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

Dassault Falcon 2000
Dassault Falcon 900EX
Dassault MystÃ¨re-Falcon 900
Dassault Mystère-Falcon 900
Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD 2022-0204R1

Feb 17, 2023

[Correction] Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Sliding Tube — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0204R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The directive targets specific MLG sliding tubes and shock absorbers identified by part and serial numbers due to reported cracks caused by manufacturing defects and abnormal overhaul processes. It mandates detailed and special inspections as well as replacement procedures to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0040

Feb 16, 2023

Engine — Intermediate Pressure Compressor Rotor Shaft — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0040 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 800 series engines, specifically models 875-17, 877-17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17, and 895-17, commonly installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections of the intermediate pressure compressor rotor shaft to detect cracking in the balance land area. It aims to ensure continued safe operation by requiring repetitive visual borescope inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

Airworthiness Directive

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800
Boeing 777

EASA AD CF-2023-07

Feb 15, 2023

Flight Controls – Uncommanded Flap Extension

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-07 addresses an uncommanded flap extension issue affecting Bombardier Inc. CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft across all serial numbers. The directive mandates operational testing of the flap control system to verify the functionality of retract relays following an incident involving unexpected flap movement during climb. This AD aims to ensure continued safe operation of these Challenger series aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
Bombardier Challenger 600-1A11
Bombardier Challenger 600-2A12
Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16

EASA AD G-2023-0001

Feb 15, 2023

Landing Gear — Nose and Main Landing Gear — Recording of Life / Replacement

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2023-0001 is a regulatory document addressing the recording of life and replacement requirements for nose and main landing gear on Britten-Norman BN2 Islander and BN2A Mk III Trislander aeroplanes fitted with Fairey Hydraulics Ltd (FHL) or Britten Norman Aircraft (BNA) landing gear. It specifies fatigue life limits for various landing gear assemblies and components to ensure continued structural integrity and safe operation of these aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2
Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2A (Islander)
Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2A Mark III (Trislander)
Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2B (Islander)
Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2T (Turbine Islander)
Britten-Norman BN2 Islander
Britten-Norman BN2A Mk III Trislander

EASA AD 2023-0039

Feb 15, 2023

Main Landing Gear — Wheel Axles — Inspection

The document titled 'Main Landing Gear — Wheel Axles — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no public AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation, and the document serves as an informational record for military authorities. The official AD requirements for this aircraft type are issued by the respective military airworthiness authorities depending on the country of registration.

Other

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD CF-2023-09

Feb 15, 2023

Pneumatic — Non-Conforming Bleed Air Leak Detection System Sensing Elements

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-09 addresses a safety issue in Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300/350) aircraft related to non-conforming bleed air leak detection system sensing elements. These sensing elements may have insufficient salt fill, impairing the detection of hot bleed air leaks. The directive mandates revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual and testing or replacement of affected sensing elements to ensure continued safe flight.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD 2023-0038

Feb 14, 2023

Airplane Flight Manual — Section Normal Procedures / Electrical Burning Smell in Cabin — Amendment

The Airplane Flight Manual — Section Normal Procedures / Electrical Burning Smell in Cabin — Amendment applies to the PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-24 aircraft. This amendment updates the normal procedures section of the flight manual to address the occurrence of an electrical burning smell in the cabin. It provides revised guidance for flight crews to identify and respond to this specific electrical issue.

Other

Pilatus Aircraft PC-24
PILATUS PC-24

EASA AD CF-2023-08

Feb 14, 2023

Equipment / Furnishings — Connector Not To Specification — Emergency Power Supply Unit

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-08 addresses a manufacturing defect in the electrical connectors of Emergency Power Supply Units (EPSU) on Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 55071 to 55074. The directive mandates corrective actions to ensure proper connector locking and prevent loss of emergency lighting. This directive applies specifically to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft formerly known as Bombardier Inc. models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2023-0037-E

Feb 13, 2023

Equipment / Furnishings — Forward Evacuation Ladder — Marking / Operational Restriction

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Forward Evacuation Ladder — Marking / Operational Restriction is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation, and the content is provided by EASA solely for information to military authorities and design approval holders. The document advises that legally binding ADs for this aircraft type are issued by the relevant military authorities depending on the country of registration.

Other

Airbus Military A400M
Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0036

Feb 13, 2023

Main Rotor — Hub Scissors Assembly / Attachment Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0036 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of main rotor hub scissors assembly attachment bolts on Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B models. It applies to all serial numbers of the EC 120 B helicopter and focuses on bolts with part numbers C623A2110104 and C623A2110105. The directive mandates inspections, markings, and potential replacement or modification of affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B

EASA AD CF-2023-06

Feb 13, 2023

Oxygen System — Passenger Oxygen Mask Lanyard Improper Sleeve Loop Crimping and/or Ends not Sealed

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-06 addresses issues with the passenger oxygen mask lanyard assemblies on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 5702 through 5988. The directive identifies improper sleeve loop crimping and unsealed ends on certain oxygen mask lanyards that could prevent oxygen flow during emergencies. It mandates inspection and, if necessary, replacement of affected lanyards to ensure passenger safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier CL-600 (Challenger)
Bombardier CL-600-2B16