EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0027

Jan 31, 2023

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Blades — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0027 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, specifically the low pressure turbine stage 1 blade assemblies with Part Number FW68788. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect cracking and separation in blade pairs welded at the outer shroud, which could affect engine vibration and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD US-2023-02-04

Jan 31, 2023

Stabilizers - Hybrid Material Elevator Balance Weight - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-04 addresses certain Mooney International Corporation Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G airplanes. It focuses on the inspection and replacement of hybrid material elevator balance weights, specifically part number 430018-1, due to reported cracking and corrosion issues. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Mooney International Corporation M20
  • Mooney International Corporation M20C
  • Mooney International Corporation M20D
  • Mooney International Corporation M20E
  • Mooney International Corporation M20F
  • Mooney International Corporation M20G

EASA AD 2021-0125R1

Jan 30, 2023

Engine — Critical Parts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0125R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the replacement of critical parts in GE Aviation Czech M601E engines, specifically those with centrifugal compressor case Part Number M601-154.61. This directive primarily affects aircraft such as the Aircraft Industries L-410 series equipped with these engines. It mandates the replacement of certain critical engine parts to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent engine failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ge Aviation Czech M601
  • Aircraft Industries L-410

EASA AD 2023-0026

Jan 30, 2023

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylons Rib 1 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0026 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the pylon rib 1 at the forward engine mount bolting area to detect excessively deep spot faces that could cause interference damage and reduce structural integrity. The directive applies specifically to certain manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the Airbus Service Bulletins A350-54-P006 and A350-54-P008.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2021-0178R2

Jan 30, 2023

Stabilizers – Horizontal Stabilizer – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0178R2 is an updated safety directive addressing the horizontal stabilizer on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections and modifications to detect and correct cracks in the horizontal stabilizer main spar to prevent potential loss of control. This directive applies to all EC 175 B helicopters except those with modification 99A05341 installed during production.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2023-0024

Jan 26, 2023

Fuselage – Frame 99 to 104 Shear Tie and Mouse Holes – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0024 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 99 to 104 shear ties and mouse holes as specified in the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Revision 10 Variation 10.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2023-0023

Jan 26, 2023

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Sliding Tubes — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0023 is an airworthiness directive addressing the nose landing gear sliding tubes on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected nose landing gear sliding tubes with part number 50-2004248-00 due to potential cracks caused by electrical arc burns during coating stripping. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A380 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380

EASA AD 2023-0025

Jan 26, 2023

Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Inspection

The document titled 'Oxygen — Full Face Quick Donning Mask — Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aeroplane. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for this aircraft type.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD US-2023-01-02

Jan 25, 2023

Equipment / Furnishings - Float Assemblies - Repair / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-01-02 addresses certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109 series helicopters and AW109SP helicopters modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SR01812LA with DART Aerospace 634.4100 Kit Series float assemblies. This directive mandates repair or replacement of specific float assemblies due to a faulty plunger assembly that can prevent float deployment. The AD aims to ensure safe emergency water landings by correcting this unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119
  • Leonardo A109
  • Leonardo AW109SP

EASA SIB 2023-01

Jan 24, 2023

Flight Control Rods — Cracks on Pitch Link Safety Swaging Areas

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2023-01 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing cracks found on the pitch link safety swaging areas of flight control rods in Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters. The bulletin reports isolated occurrences of stress corrosion cracks in these rods, which do not affect the primary load path but warrant inspection and corrosion protection measures.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Guimbal, Helicopteres CABRI

EASA AD 2023-0022

Jan 24, 2023

Superseded by EASA ADR 2024-0108

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0108 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aeroplane. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to relevant design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities.

Other
  • Airbus Military A400M
  • Airbus A400M

EASA AD 2023-0021

Jan 23, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0021 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for GE Aviation Czech H75, H80, and H85 engine models installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20 and L410-NG, Do 28 series, S-2R series, and DHC-3 Otter aeroplanes. This directive mandates compliance with updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all build configurations and serial numbers of the affected engines.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Ge Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85
  • Aircraft Industries L410-UVP-E20
  • Aircraft Industries L410-NG
  • Dornier Do 28
  • S-2R Series
  • De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter

EASA AD 2023-0020

Jan 23, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0020 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for GE Aviation Czech M601 series engines. This directive applies to all serial numbers of M601D, M601E, M601F, M601FS, and M601Z engines, which are installed on various aircraft including the Aircraft Industries L-410 series, Air Tractor AT series, Allied Ag Cat G-164 series, Pacific Aerospace FU-24, and others. The directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ge Aviation Czech M601
  • Aircraft Industries L-410
  • Air Tractor AT
  • Allied Ag Cat G-164
  • Pacific Aerospace FU-24

EASA AD 2023-0017

Jan 23, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0017 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 series aeroplanes, including models A300B4-601, A300B4-603, A300B4-620, A300B4-622, A300B4-605R, A300B4-622R, A300C4-605R Variant F, A300C4-620, A300F4-605R, and A300F4-622R. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 related to System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 03 Variation 3.2.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300B4-601
  • Airbus A300B4-603
  • Airbus A300B4-620
  • Airbus A300B4-622
  • Airbus A300B4-605R
  • Airbus A300B4-622R
  • Airbus A300C4-605R Variant F
  • Airbus A300C4-620
  • Airbus A300F4-605R
  • Airbus A300F4-622R

EASA AD 2023-0018

Jan 23, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0018 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A310 series, including models A310-203, A310-203C, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 related to System Equipment Maintenance Requirements. It mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 Revision 03 Variation 3.3.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A310203203C204221222304308322324325

EASA AD 2023-0019-CN

Jan 20, 2023

CANCELLED: Electrical Power System — ARTUS Transfo-Rectifier — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0019-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous DGAC France AD 89-023-001 R1 concerning the electrical power system on Airbus A320-111 and A320-211 aeroplanes. The directive addresses the replacement of ARTUS transfo-rectifier units to prevent electrical failures affecting flight control computers. This cancellation confirms that all affected aircraft have been modified and the unsafe condition no longer exists.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A320

EASA SIB 2013-04R2

Jan 20, 2023

Hook and Loop Style Fasteners as Mounting Mechanism for an Emergency Locator Transmitter

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2013-04R2 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the use of hook and loop style fasteners, such as Velcro®, as mounting mechanisms for Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) on all aircraft. It highlights safety concerns related to ELTs detaching due to degradation or improper installation of textile style fasteners, which can impair ELT functionality and pose risks to aircraft safety. The bulletin applies to both installed and non-installed ELTs and references similar FAA guidance.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD US-2022-24-09

Jan 19, 2023

Air Conditioning - Cabin Altitude Pressure Switches - Functional Test

Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-09 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing Company Model 737 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive functional tests of the cabin altitude pressure switches with specified adapter requirements to prevent false test failures. This directive supersedes the previous AD 2021-14-20 and aims to ensure the cabin altitude warning system activates correctly to prevent hypoxia risks to flightcrew.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737

EASA AD 2023-0016

Jan 19, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0016 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. The directive mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI) as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 5.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to incorporate new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations into their maintenance programs.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2023-0015

Jan 19, 2023

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 series aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. This directive mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 5.1. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330