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EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2023-0014

Doors — On-board Entrance Stairs / Motoreductor Units — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0014 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the replacement of specific motoreductor units installed on the on-board entrance stairs to ensure continued safe operation. The directive applies to motoreductor units with part numbers 4255417, 4394656, or 4339747 installed on these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD CF-2023-02

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear — Steering Shutoff Valve Slow to Deactivate

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-02 addresses an issue with the nose landing gear steering shutoff valve on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60068. The directive mandates replacing the existing steering selector valve part number 23600-101 with a redesigned valve part number 23600-103 to improve response time. This AD aims to prevent runway excursions caused by slow deactivation of the steering valve under low temperature conditions.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD US-2022-23-09

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1-2 Disks and Stage 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spools - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-23-09 addresses certain General Electric Company GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and stage 2 disks, as well as stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools, due to manufacturing defects involving iron inclusion in powder metal materials. This directive aims to prevent potential uncontained engine failures and ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

General Electric GE90

EASA AD 2023-0010

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Drag Brace Panel — Inspection / Repair

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Drag Brace Panel — Inspection / Repair is a regulatory document addressing inspection and repair procedures for the nose landing gear drag brace panel on ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft. It provides guidance to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the nose landing gear assembly on these specific aircraft types.

Airworthiness Directive

ATR ATR42
ATR ATR72
ATR 42
ATR 72

EASA AD 2023-0012

Placards and Markings — Warning Labels — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0012 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-202 and A330-243 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses missing warning labels on the left wing surge tank lower surface, which are critical for alerting maintenance and cargo personnel to the risk of asphyxiation due to nitrogen enriched air. This AD mandates inspection and installation of the missing placards to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A330202243

EASA AD 2023-0009

Fuselage — Cockpit Lateral Window Frames — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0009 mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the cockpit lateral window frame vertical stiffeners on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft, excluding certain modified configurations. The directive addresses potential cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers except those with specific Airbus modifications embodied in production or service.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2023-0008

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0008 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to damage tolerant items as specified in Airbus ALS Part 2 Variation 9.2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow revised maintenance tasks and limitations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-24-11

Fire Protection - Engine Fire Shutoff Switches - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-11 addresses all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It focuses on engine fire shutoff switches (EFSSs) that may contain foreign object debris introduced during rework, potentially compromising fire protection functions. The directive mandates identification and replacement of affected EFSS parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2023-0007

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Central Box — Inspection / Repair / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0007 is an airworthiness directive addressing corrosion issues in the horizontal stabilizer central box of Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aeroplanes. It mandates inspections, reporting, and corrective actions including repair or replacement of the horizontal stabilizer to ensure structural integrity and flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Piaggio P180
Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti
Piaggio Aviation P.180 Avanti II

EASA AD US-2022-25-01

Wings - Center Wing Box Rear Spar and Lower Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-25-01 addresses structural cracking issues in the center wing box rear spar and lower skin on all Boeing Model 707 and Model 727 airplanes. This directive requires repetitive inspections and sealant applications to detect and mitigate cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these aircraft. The AD was prompted by findings of similar cracking on a Boeing Model 737-300 airplane and a cross-model review indicating susceptibility in the 707 and 727 models.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 707
Boeing 727
Boeing 737-300

EASA AD US-2022-25-15

Wings - Rear Spar Lower Chord - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-25-15 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the wing rear spar lower chord at the main landing gear aft fitting due to detected cracking. It requires repetitive high frequency eddy current and ultrasonic inspections and applicable repairs to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD CF-2023-01

Flight Controls — Ground Spoilers — Deployment In Air

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-01 addresses an issue with Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 5301 through 5665, 5701 through 5988, and 6050 through 6174. The directive focuses on preventing ground spoilers from deploying in flight due to faults in the proximity sensor electronic unit (PSEU). It mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to include new procedures for handling ground spoilers and weight-on-wheels input faults.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2023-0006-E

Main Rotor — Swashplate Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0006-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the main rotor swashplate assembly on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 and BO105 helicopter models. It applies to all variants and serial numbers of BO105 A, C, D, S, LS A-1, LS A-3 (including 'Superlifter' STC-modified versions), and MBB-BK117 A-1 through D-2 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection of specific swashplate parts identified by multiple part numbers to ensure the proper installation of the inner ring.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters BO 105
Airbus Helicopters BO105
Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117

EASA AD 2023-0005-CN

CANCELLED: Fuselage — Stubwing Upper Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0005-CN is a cancellation notice affecting Fokker Services B.V. F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It cancels a previous Dutch AD related to inspection and repair of the fuselage stubwing upper skin due to bleed air leakage concerns. The directive confirms that updated maintenance manuals and structural repair procedures now adequately address the safety issues.

Airworthiness Directive

Fokker F28
Fokker F28 Mark 0070
Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD 2022-0265R1

Engine Indicating / Conformation Values — Consistency Check

The document titled 'Engine Indicating / Conformation Values — Consistency Check' pertains to the SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES: ARRIUS 2 engine model. It addresses the consistency verification of engine indicating and conformation values to ensure accurate monitoring and performance assessment of the ARRIUS 2 engines. This document is relevant for operators and maintenance organizations managing helicopters equipped with these engines.

Safran ARRIUS 2

EASA AD 2023-0004

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 8.1, which contains damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items necessary for continued safe operation of these aircraft models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A3509411041

EASA AD 2023-0002

Rotors Flight Control — Pilot Collective Pitch Stick Handle Grip — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0002 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G and SA 342 J (Gazelle) helicopters. It addresses the replacement of pilot collective pitch stick handle grips with specific part numbers due to material degradation issues. The directive applies to handle grips installed before 15 June 2022 and requires replacement with serviceable parts to ensure flight control integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA 341
Airbus Helicopters 342
Airbus Helicopters SA 341 G
Airbus Helicopters SA 342 J

EASA AD US-2022-27-07

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-07-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-27-07 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 747-400 and 747-8 series airplanes. It requires inspections and corrective actions for wear on the motor impeller inlet adapters and inlet check valves of the horizontal stabilizer fuel tank transfer pumps to prevent potential fuel tank ignition sources. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of fuel tank explosions caused by wear-induced steel-on-steel contact within the pump assembly.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7474008

EASA AD US-2022-24-15

Wings - Fuse Pin of the Landing Gear Beam End Fitting - Replacement / Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-15 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100 through 747-8 series. It mandates repetitive replacement and inspection of fuse pins at the wing landing gear beam end fitting to detect and prevent cracking or failure. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft by mitigating risks associated with broken fuse pins.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 747

EASA AD 2023-0001

Tail Rotor Drive — Pitch Control Rod Bearing — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0001 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection and replacement of the pitch control rod dual bearing in the tail rotor drive of Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, C3, and N models. It applies to all serial numbers of these helicopters and focuses on dual bearings with Part Number 360A33-4052-00 installed on specific tail rotor gearboxes. The directive mandates inspections to detect bearing degradation that could lead to loss of yaw control.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1
Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2
Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3
Airbus Helicopters SA 365 N