EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2018-0226-CN

CANCELLED: Stabilizers - Horizontal Stabilizer Centre Box Top Skin — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0226-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive addressing inspection and repair of the horizontal stabilizer centre box top skin on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. The affected aircraft include various A330 and A340 models with specific manufacturer serial numbers as listed in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. This cancellation reflects that the inspection requirements have been incorporated into the Airworthiness Limitations Section, making the original directive redundant.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2022-08-14

Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 88 (May 6, 2022) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection' is a new airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing 747-8F series airplanes. It addresses reports of cracking in the fuselage crown stringers between station 740 and 1000, specifically stringers S-7 to S-12. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and applicable on-condition repairs to maintain structural integrity.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-8F

EASA AD 2022-0082

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0066

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0082 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 safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus's Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 08. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft models by enforcing maintenance and replacement tasks for life-limited components.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0081

SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0117

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0117 is an informational document regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. Since there are currently no TP400-D6 engines in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves as a recommendation to military airworthiness authorities to issue their own directives for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.

May 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEpi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD 22-027

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 22-027 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive concerning the Airbus A350 flight control system. The withdrawal follows the discovery of incorrect instructions related to the PRIM P13 standard software in the Flight Control and Guidance System X13 standard, which is embodied through Airbus Service Bulletin A350-42-P017. An updated PRIM software standard is under development, and a new AD is expected to be issued for its installation.

May 10, 2022
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350

EASA AD US-2022-10-05

Airplane Flight Manual - Sections Limitations and Procedures - Amendment

The Airplane Flight Manual - Sections Limitations and Procedures - Amendment is a final rule Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA affecting Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. It addresses unsafe conditions related to unintended alpha limiter engagement during landing flare in unstable air, which has caused high rate of descent landings and airplane damage. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manuals to incorporate more restrictive limitations and procedures.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII-G500Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII-G600

EASA AD 2020-0075-CN

CANCELLED: Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Limitations / Procedures — Amendment

The document titled CANCELLED: Airplane Flight Manual — Sections Limitations / Procedures — Amendment pertains to the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVII aircraft. It addresses changes related to the airplane flight manual sections concerning limitations and procedures. However, the document has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

May 9, 2022
OtherFlight OpsGulfstream Aerospace Corporation GVIIGulfstream GVII

EASA AD 2019-0138R1

[Correction] Stabilizers — Elevators — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0138R1 is a regulatory update addressing inspection requirements for the stabilizers and elevators on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections of specific left hand and right hand elevator parts to detect and correct disbonding caused by water ingress, which could compromise structural integrity and flight control. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 and A340 models.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD US-2022-10-04

Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement

The document titled "Engine - Stages 7-9 Compressor Rotor Spool - Replacement" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2022-10-04) addressing certain Engine Alliance GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 turbofan engines. It mandates the replacement of specific stages 7-9 compressor rotor spools suspected of containing foreign material embedded in the billet used for manufacturing. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the high-pressure compressor stage 8 rotor disk and associated engine and aircraft damage.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEngine Alliance GP7200

EASA AD 2022-0080

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0161

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0080 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the centre wing box fasteners on these aircraft models. It mandates replacement of certain fasteners and the application of additional head nut cap protection to ensure continued airworthiness.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2022-08-12

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-09

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-08-12 is a final rule affecting all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. It supersedes AD 2020-21-17 and addresses issues related to skin cracking, shim migration, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness at the upper link drag fittings and engine drag fitting joints. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and on-condition corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the engine strut attachment.

May 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD CF-2022-25

Landing Gear — Introduction of New Brake Accumulator Life Limit

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-25 introduces a new brake accumulator life limit for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60046. This directive updates maintenance requirements to prevent brake accumulator failures that could lead to loss of hydraulic pressure and braking capability. It supersedes the previous AD CF-2022-14 and corrects certain service bulletin references.

May 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD 2022-0079-E

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0098

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0079-E is an emergency directive affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with the Flight Control and Guidance System X13 standard. It addresses a fault in the primary flight control computers that could cause both elevator actuators to be incorrectly flagged as faulty, potentially leading to loss of elevator control. The directive mandates operational and dispatch restrictions to mitigate this risk.

May 5, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA SIB AIR-22-10

Engine Cowling System - Quarter-Turn Fastener Maintenance Information

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-22-10 provides maintenance information regarding the engine cowling system quarter-turn fasteners on Textron Aviation Inc. turbofan-powered airplanes. These fasteners, used on engine nacelle cowl doors and related components, have been linked to incidents of cowl damage and separation, potentially affecting airplane handling. The bulletin addresses the hazards associated with improper installation and maintenance of these fasteners and offers guidance to pilots, owners, operators, and maintenance personnel.

May 4, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 400 (Beechjet)Textron Aviation 4000 (Horizon)Textron Aviation 500Textron Aviation 550 (Citation)Textron Aviation 510 (Mustang)Textron Aviation 525 (CitationJet)Textron Aviation 560Textron Aviation 560XLTextron Aviation 650Textron Aviation 680Textron Aviation 700 (Longitude)Textron Aviation 750 (Citation X)Textron Aviation BAeTextron Aviation BHTextron Aviation DHTextron Aviation HS.125Textron Aviation HawkerTextron Aviation MU-300 (Diamond)

EASA AD 2022-0078

Fuselage — Door Frames Holes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0078 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A300-600 and A310 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of rivet heads at specific door frame holes to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected models and requires repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current inspections.

May 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A310

EASA AD 20-166

WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 20-166 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC135 models P1, P2, P3, T1, T2, T3, including variants limited to CDS, CPDS, P2+, and T2+, as well as P3H and T3H. The withdrawal follows the publication of updated Airworthiness Limitations Sections by Airbus Helicopters and the issuance of EASA AD 2022-0067, which already mandates the required inspections. This withdrawal clarifies that the proposed directive is no longer necessary.

May 2, 2022
Agency DecisionMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635

EASA AD 2022-0076

Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0076 is an amendment addressing the Arcus M and Arcus powered sailplanes, as well as Ventus-3M powered sailplanes manufactured by Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH. This directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual to include daily checks of the lower rudder attachment to detect potential axial play. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of these sailplanes by preventing restricted rudder movement.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau ArcusSchempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Powered SailplanesSchempp-Hirth Arcus MSchempp-Hirth ArcusSchempp-Hirth Ventus-3M

EASA AD 2022-0044R1

Engine — Modification / Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0044R1 is an updated regulatory document addressing safety concerns related to Solo 2350 C and 2350 D engines installed on DG-Flugzeugbau Model DG-1000T and certain Schempp-Hirth powered sailplanes. It mandates modifications and inspections of specific excentre shaft/axle parts to prevent shaft failure and propeller detachment. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these engines and includes life limits and installation prohibitions for affected parts.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSolo Kleinmotoren Gmbh 2350DG-Flugzeugbau DG-1000TSchempp-Hirth powered sailplanes

EASA AD US-2022-06-07

Fuselage - Forward Outer Chords of the Pivot Bulkhead - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-07 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the forward outer chords of the STA 2370 pivot bulkhead to detect fatigue cracking, including repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the longeron fitting and bulkhead assembly structure. This directive aims to prevent potential failure of the forward outer chord that could lead to loss of horizontal stabilizer control.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-300

EASA AD 2022-0077-E

Rotors Flight Control — Flight Control Flexball Cables — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0077-E is an emergency directive addressing flight control flexball cables on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS 350, AS 355, EC 130, EC 135, EC 635, and MBB-BK 117 series. The directive identifies specific part numbers and serial numbers of flexball cables that are not compliant with approved design standards. It mandates replacement of these affected parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safe flight control operation.

Apr 29, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters EC 135Airbus Helicopters EC 635