EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2022-19

Auxiliary Power Unit — Tailcone Upper Firewall Cracking

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-19 addresses cracking in the upper firewall of the tailcone related to the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) on Bombardier BD-100-1A10 aircraft with serial numbers 20003 to 20916. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity and electrical grounding safety. It specifically targets the replacement of the rigid grounding braid with a flexible exhaust connection cable to prevent firewall cracks.

Apr 20, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-100Bombardier BD-100-1A10

EASA AD US-2022-07-13

Engine Oil - Air/Oil Heat Exchanger - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-13 addresses Pratt & Whitney Division turbofan engines models PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3. This directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of the air/oil heat exchanger due to corrosion-related leaks that have caused in-flight shutdowns, particularly affecting Boeing 777 aircraft powered by these engines.

Apr 20, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4070Pratt & Whitney PW4080Pratt & Whitney PW4090Boeing 777

EASA AD 2022-0069

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0180

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0069 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 355 series, including AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, and N models. The directive addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific right-hand and left-hand fan support parts identified by part numbers 355A34-1041-05, 355A34-1041-03, 355A34-1040-05, and 355A34-1040-03. It aims to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor drive and main gearbox oil cooling function due to broken fan support legs.

Apr 19, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2022-17

Fuselage — Aft Fuselage Structure — Fasteners Missing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-17 addresses missing fasteners in the aft fuselage structure of Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 70020 through 70039, 70041, 70046, and 70047. The directive mandates inspection and repair to ensure structural integrity of the fuselage skin attached to stringer 19. This directive aims to prevent potential skin deformation or cracking caused by missing fasteners under compressive loads.

Apr 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12

EASA AD 2022-0068-E

Landing Gear — Brake Control System / Servo-Valve — Relocation / Replacement / Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0068-E is an emergency directive addressing brake control system issues on Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes. It targets specific brake servo-valves with part number C20103510-1 that have been subject to inappropriate oiling, leading to potential brake system failure during landing. The directive mandates relocation, replacement, and flight manual amendments to mitigate the risk.

Apr 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDassault Falcon 2000Dassault Falcon 2000EX

EASA AD CF-2022-15

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Introduction of Certification Maintenance Requirements

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-15 introduces new Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) for Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes with specific serial numbers. This directive mandates updates to maintenance schedules to include new tasks related to landing gear emergency extension, brake shutoff valve operation, and passenger door vent-flap mechanism checks. The directive aims to enhance safety by addressing maintenance tasks that have reached escalation limits.

Apr 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD G-2022-0007

Doors — Emergency Exit — Functional Check

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0007 is a regulatory document addressing Airbus A320-214 and A320-251N aircraft modified with VIP cabin interiors by STC Twenty One Limited. The directive mandates a functional check of the overwing emergency exit slide release mechanism due to potential mechanical interference affecting slide deployment.

Apr 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A320Airbus A320-214Airbus A320-251N

EASA AD G-2022-0008

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment / Implementation

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0008 addresses the Jetstream 3200 aeroplanes modified in service with BAE Systems Service Bulletin 05-JM8229. It mandates compliance with the Jetstream 3200 Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) Revision 2, which includes updated maintenance tasks and an extended airframe fatigue life limit of 67,000 landings. This directive applies to all Jetstream 3200 models and serial numbers that have entered the Life Extension Programme (LEP).

Apr 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) Jetstream 3200BAE Jetstream 3200

EASA AD 2022-0067

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0067 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. This directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the EC135 and EC635 helicopters.

Apr 13, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA SIB AIR-22-07

Avidyne Corporation DFC90 Autopilot System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-22-07 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential autopilot anomaly in aircraft equipped with the Avidyne Corporation DFC90 autopilot system, Avidyne primary flight displays (PFDs), and Garmin GNS430/530W or GTN650/750 navigators. The issue involves an uncommanded turn to heading 360 during a non-degradable LPV approach if SBAS, EGNOS, MSAS/QZSS, or GAGAN WAAS reception is lost. This bulletin applies specifically to Avidyne DFC90 autopilots with software part number 510-00874-000 Rev03 or earlier and Avidyne PFDs with software part number 530-00214-002 Rev06 or earlier.

Apr 12, 2022
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2022-0066-E

Flight Controls — Control Stick — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0066-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for control sticks on Scheibe SF 25 powered sailplanes, including models SF 25, SF 25 C, SF 25 E, and SF 25 K. The directive targets control sticks except those with specific part numbers (20093, 20093/G, 20094, 20094/G) due to corrosion-induced fracture risks. It mandates inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected aircraft.

Apr 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtScheibe SF25Scheibe SF 25Scheibe SF 25 CScheibe SF 25 EScheibe SF 25 K

EASA AD 2022-0029R1

MARS A.S.: Emergency Parachutes — Removal from Service

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0029R1 addresses safety issues with MARS A.S. ATL-88/90-1B emergency parachutes, also known commercially as ATL-15 SL, manufactured from 2016 with part numbers 09994, 09995, or 09996. The directive mandates removal from service and storage of affected parachutes due to ripcord length and static line extension dimension defects that could cause malfunction. It provides a modification process allowing affected parachutes to be returned to service after re-identification.

Apr 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA AD US-2022-08-07

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-16-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-08-07 is a final rule addressing all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 series airplanes. It targets passenger windows manufactured by NORDAM Group Inc. with part number NP00038-3, which have an inner pane that fails to meet maximum operating pressure and lacks a fail-safe design. This directive aims to mitigate the risk of rapid decompression and potential injury due to window failure.

Apr 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveSafety MgmtMaintenanceEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 190

EASA SIB 2021-05R1

Fuel Shut-off Lever Modification

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-05R1 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing a modification to the fuel shut-off lever on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 series models, including AS 350 B, B1, B2, B3, BA, BB, and D helicopters. The bulletin revises the original SIB 2021-05 and provides updated guidance on a design modification to reduce the risk of inadvertent activation of the floor-mounted fuel shut-off lever. This modification aims to enhance safety following a fatal accident involving an AS 350 B2 helicopter.

Apr 8, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130

EASA AD CF-2022-14

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2022-25

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-14 introduces new brake accumulator life limits for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60046. This directive mandates updates to maintenance schedules to incorporate these life limits for specific brake accumulator part numbers GW415-1250-1 and GW415-1200 series. It aims to prevent brake accumulator failures that could lead to loss of hydraulic pressure and reduced braking capability.

Apr 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-1A10Bombardier BD-700-1A11

EASA AD US-2022-05-08

Engine - Strainer Assembly Screen - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-08 addresses certain General Electric Company CF34-10E model turbofan engines. It requires inspections and replacement of the stationary oil seal at the No. 1 forward bearing due to Teflon material contamination found in the A-sump oil strainer screen, which has caused in-flight shutdowns and unscheduled engine removals. This directive applies to engines with specific stationary oil seals installed or repaired after August 2014 and used with certain oil types.

Apr 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF34-10

EASA AD 2022-0065

Fire Protection — Engine Fire Extinguishing Pipes — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0065 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of engine fire extinguishing pipes on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with certain Rolls-Royce TRENT XWB engines. The directive mandates a one-time detailed inspection of the engine core zone fire extinguishing pipes to detect and remove any protective caps that may have been inadvertently left installed. This AD applies to specific engine serial numbers and aims to ensure proper engine fire extinguishing capability.

Apr 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD US-2022-07-02

Fuselage - Tail Boom Spar Caps - Inspection / Removal

The Federal Register Volume 87, Number 64, Final Rule titled "Fuselage - Tail Boom Spar Caps - Inspection / Removal" is an airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Bell Textron Inc. helicopters including Models 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP equipped with tailboom left hand fin spar cap part number 212-030-447-117. This directive addresses the detection and removal of cracked spar caps to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Apr 6, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron 205ABell Textron 205A-1Bell Textron 205BBell Textron 210Bell Textron 212Bell Textron 412Bell Textron 412CFBell Textron 412EP

EASA SD SD-2021-05-CN

CANCELLED - Operational Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus `SARS CoV-2` Infection

CANCELLED - Operational Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus SARS CoV-2 Infection is a Safety Directives:Operations document that originally provided operational guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within aviation environments. The document did not specify particular aircraft types, engine models, or parts, focusing instead on general operational measures applicable across the industry. It has now been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Apr 5, 2022
Safety DirectiveFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SD SD-2021-04-CN

CANCELLED - Operational Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus `SARS CoV-2` Infection

The document titled 'CANCELLED - Operational Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus SARS CoV-2 Infection' is a Safety Directive related to aviation operations. It originally provided guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of the SARS CoV-2 virus within aviation environments. No specific aircraft types, engine models, or parts are referenced in the available information.

Apr 5, 2022
Safety DirectiveSafety MgmtFlight Ops