EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2022-67

Dec 8, 2022

Equipment/Furnishings — Vibration on Fuselage and Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-67 addresses vibration issues on the fuselage and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) antenna for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 equipped with Gogo 2Ku antenna radomes P/N P23743-605 or P/N P23743-606. This directive mandates replacement and inspection of the ELT antenna to prevent failures caused by vibration loads from air vortices. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and aims to maintain aircraft safety and structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10
  • Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2022-0244

Dec 8, 2022

Fire Protection — Fire Detectors — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0244 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection fire detectors on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines MAKILA 1A and 1A1 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates the replacement of specific affected fire detectors due to a manufacturing non-compliance that may cause spurious engine fire warnings. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by preventing false fire warnings that could lead to unintended engine shutdowns.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran MAKILA 1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD US-2022-23-11

Dec 8, 2022

Fuel - Center Wing Tank Fuel Quantity Indicating System - Installation / Check

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-23-11 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. It targets discrepancies between the center wing tank fuel quantity indicated by the fuel quantity indicating system and the actual fuel uploaded, which can lead to misleading engine and crew alerts. The directive mandates software updates or replacements for the fuel quantity processor unit to ensure accurate fuel quantity readings.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777

EASA SIB SAIB-2022-23

Dec 8, 2022

Incomplete Inspections during Overhaul by Stockton Propeller, Inc. (SPI)

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2022-23 is an FAA advisory regarding incomplete inspections during overhaul performed by Stockton Propeller, Inc. (SPI) on certain Hartzell Propeller, McCauley Propeller, Sensenich Propellers, Hamilton Standard, and Hamilton Sundstrand model propellers. It informs owners and operators that the outboard section of airfoils on affected propellers processed by SPI between April 22, 2016, and April 22, 2022, may not have undergone required etch and dye penetrant inspections.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Hamilton Sundstrand HARTZELL PROPELLER INC.:MCCAULEY PROPELLER SYSTEMS:SENSENICH PROPELLERS:Safety Information Bulletin:Airworthiness

EASA AD 2022-0243

Dec 8, 2022

Pneumatic – Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0243 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It addresses the inspection and potential replacement of certain Overheat Detection System (OHDS) sensing elements produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leak events. The directive applies to multiple Airbus A330 and A340 models across all manufacturer serial numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0239

Dec 7, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist Carrier Assembly Bracket / Bolts — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0239 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the hoist carrier assembly bracket and bolts on all PZL W-3A helicopters. It applies to specific part numbers of brackets and bolts related to the hoist installation. The directive mandates inspections, corrective actions, and an optional in-service modification to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A
  • PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2022-0242-E

Dec 7, 2022

Flight Controls — Horizontal Tail Elevator U-Bracket — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0242-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the horizontal tail elevator U-bracket on Schempp-Hirth sailplanes, including models Arcus, Duo Discus, Nimbus-4, and their powered variants. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure the integrity of the elevator control system and horizontal tail attachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected sailplanes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Arcus
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus Sailplanes
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Duo Discus T
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-4 Powered Sailplanes
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Nimbus-4 Sailplanes
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus
  • Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus
  • Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4
  • Schempp-Hirth Arcus powered variant
  • Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus powered variant
  • Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4 powered variant

EASA AD 2007-0202-CN

Dec 6, 2022

CANCELLED: Engine - HP/IP Turbine Bearing Oil Vent Tube Restrictor - Inspection / Cleaning / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0202-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2007-0202 concerning the inspection, cleaning, and replacement of the high/intermediate pressure turbine bearing oil vent tube restrictor on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The cancellation reflects that the unsafe condition addressed by the original AD no longer exists due to ongoing maintenance requirements covered by another directive.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2014-0059R1-CN

Dec 5, 2022

CANCELLED: Fuel System — High Pressure Fuel Pump Drive Splines — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2014-0059R1-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2014-0059R1 concerning the inspection of high pressure fuel pump drive splines on SAFRAN Helicopter Engines MAKILA 2A and 2A1 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. The cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements now covered under newer directives and service documentation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran MAKILA 2
  • Airbus Helicopters H225

EASA AD 2022-0238

Dec 5, 2022

Doors — Slide Management System Triple Reed Contact Switch — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0238 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses corrosion issues found on the triple reed contact switches (TRCS) used in the doors and slide management system. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected Diehl Aerospace GmbH TRCS parts to ensure proper door functionality and evacuation capability.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A380841842861

EASA AD 2022-0237

Dec 2, 2022

Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Discs — Life Reduction

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0237 is an airworthiness directive addressing life reduction for Low Pressure Turbine Stage 1 discs on Rolls-Royce RB211-524 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. The directive mandates updated life limits and removal requirements for specific turbine discs to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-524
  • Boeing 747
  • Boeing 767

EASA AD 2022-0234

Dec 1, 2022

Engine Controls — Propeller Governor — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0234 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of propeller governors on GE Aviation Czech M601, H75, H80, and H85 engines installed on single-engine aeroplanes such as the Air Tractor AT-400 and AT-500 series, Allied Ag Cat G-164 series, and Thrush Aircraft 510G and S-2R series. The directive mandates replacing certain propeller governors with updated serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ge Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85
  • Ge Aviation Czech M601
  • Air Tractor AT-400
  • Air Tractor AT-500
  • Allied Ag Cat G-164
  • Thrush Aircraft 510G
  • Thrush Aircraft S-2R

EASA AD 2022-0236

Dec 1, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0236 is an amendment addressing the Rolls-Royce RB211-535C-37 engines, commonly installed on Boeing 757 aircraft. This directive mandates compliance with updated time limits and maintenance checks as specified in the Rolls-Royce Time Limits Manual revision 40 dated 10 July 2022. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new or more restrictive maintenance instructions for these engines.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-535
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD 2022-0235

Dec 1, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0235 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG RB211-535E4 series engines, commonly installed on Boeing 757 aircraft. This directive mandates compliance with the updated Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 Time Limits Manual revision 56 dated 01 May 2022 to ensure continued airworthiness. It applies to all serial numbers of the RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, and RB211-535E4-C-37 engine models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211-535
  • Boeing 757

EASA AD US-2022-23-12

Dec 1, 2022

Wings - Center Tank Upper Skin Panels - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-23-12 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 747 series airplanes including models 747-100 through 747SP. It mandates a one-time low frequency eddy current inspection of specific center tank upper skin panels for structural damage caused by heat exposure from composite trim air diffuser ducts. This directive aims to prevent potential heat damage that could compromise the wing center section and adjacent structures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747100
  • Boeing 747SP

EASA AD 2022-0233-E

Nov 30, 2022

Doors — Cockpit Door Handle — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0233-E is an emergency directive addressing a safety issue on Leonardo AW169 helicopters involving the cockpit door handle assembly with Part Number 4F5211A02331. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent interference of the left-hand cockpit door handle pushbutton with the collective stick travel. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the AW169 helicopter and aims to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo AW169

EASA AD 2019-0013R1

Nov 29, 2022

Engine — Propeller Shaft — Inspection

The document titled 'Engine — Propeller Shaft — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. These engines are not currently in civil service, so no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record intended for military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, recommending that affected military authorities issue their own ADs for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines.

Other
  • Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6

EASA AD US-2022-20-14

Nov 29, 2022

Main Rotor Drive - Main Transmission Housing Assembly - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-20-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Bell Textron Inc. helicopters including models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP, and various restricted category helicopters. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the main transmission housing assembly for cracks, corrosion, and pitting due to reported cracks in the main transmission support case. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these helicopter models by identifying and correcting potential structural issues.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Bell 204B
  • Bell 205A1
  • Bell 205B
  • Bell 210
  • Bell 212
  • Bell 412
  • Bell 412CF
  • Bell 412EP

EASA AD 2022-0230

Nov 28, 2022

Flight Controls — Aileron and Airbrake Control Rod Connecting Devices — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0230 is an airworthiness directive addressing DG Aviation LS4, LS4-a, LS6, LS6-a, and LS6-b sailplanes equipped with EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10070970. It concerns the replacement of aileron and airbrake control rod connecting devices identified by part numbers R13-72 and R13-73. The directive mandates corrective action to ensure continued safe operation of affected sailplanes.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh LS4
  • Dg Aviation Gmbh LS6
  • DG Aviation LS4a
  • DG Aviation LS6ab

EASA AD 2022-0229

Nov 28, 2022

Flight Controls — Airbrake Control — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0229 is an airworthiness directive affecting all serial numbers of the Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2a and Ventus-2b sailplanes. It addresses potential damage to the airbrake control system components, specifically the airbrake bell cranks and drive funnels, which could lead to uncommanded airbrake deployment and reduced sailplane control. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus Sailplanes
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2a
  • Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2b