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EASA AD 2022-0231

Power Plant — Central Firewall Stiffener — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0231 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It addresses the replacement of the aluminium central firewall stiffener in the engine compartment with a titanium stiffener to prevent fire propagation between engine compartments. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2022-0228

Rotors Flight Control — Horizontal Control Rods Bolts — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0228 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of horizontal control rod bolts on MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters. The directive applies to bolts with Part Number D671M7051211 that were not subjected to dye penetrant crack inspection during manufacturing. It mandates the replacement of these affected bolts to ensure continued safe operation of the helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
MBB-BK117 D-3
MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD 2022-0232

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0232 is an amendment concerning the Rolls-Royce RB211-524G and RB211-524H engine models, commonly installed on Boeing 747 and Boeing 767 aircraft. This directive updates the Time Limits Manual and Maintenance Programme to include new and more restrictive maintenance instructions and life limits for engine components. It mandates compliance with these updated maintenance requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA SIB SAIB-2022-21

Emergency Flotation Section, Pop-Out Float Underinflation

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB 2022-21 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing under-inflation issues in the pop-out floats of Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. It highlights a problem where improper packing and hose misalignment can cause one float to under-inflate during water landings, potentially compromising buoyancy. This bulletin does not impose mandatory actions but provides guidance to prevent this issue.

Safety Information Bulletin

Robinson R44 (Raven)

EASA AD CF-2022-65

Flight Controls — Reversion to Flight Control Direct Mode

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-65 addresses a flight control system issue on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models equipped with the CAT IIIB Autoland option. This directive mandates a software update to the primary flight control computer (PFCC) to prevent unintended reversion to direct flight control mode during instrument landing system (ILS) approaches. The update improves flight safety by ensuring stable autopilot operation during critical landing phases.

Airworthiness Directive

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

EASA AD 2022-0227

Pneumatic – High Pressure Valve – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0227 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aeroplanes. It addresses issues related to the engine bleed air system high pressure valve (HPV) clips, specifically Part Number 6764-222, requiring inspections, maintenance, and amendments to the Airplane Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List. The directive aims to prevent potential damage caused by leaking HPV clips that could lead to loss of aircraft control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Airbus A330841941

EASA AD 2006-0135-CN

CANCELLED: Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine — Speed Limitation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2006-0135-CN is a cancellation notice affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand Ram Air Turbine (RAT) Part Numbers 762308, 762308A, or 766352. This document cancels the previous AD 2006-0135 which imposed speed limitations during flight tests with the RAT deployed due to a risk of RAT imbalance and potential structural damage. The cancellation reflects that all affected counterweights have been recovered and the original unsafe condition is no longer present.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A318
Airbus A319
Airbus A320
Airbus A321

EASA AD 2022-0226

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0082

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0082 is a regulatory document concerning Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no civil aircraft currently operate these propellers, so no public AD document exists for them. The directive serves as an informational record and recommends military authorities issue their own applicable ADs for affected military aircraft.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

Ratier-Figeac FH385
Ratier-Figeac FH386

EASA AD 2022-0222

Engine Exhaust — Thrust Reverser Lower Beam — Inspection / Repair

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0222 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, and A330-743L aeroplanes equipped with Trent 700 engines. It mandates inspections and repairs of the thrust reverser lower beam to address thermal degradation and fatigue issues that could compromise structural integrity. The directive includes detailed inspection procedures and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus A330243243F341342343743L

EASA AD 2022-0225

Engine Fuel & Control — Fuel Pump — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0225 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 800 series engines installed on Boeing 777 aircraft. It mandates replacement of certain Eaton Corporation fuel pumps identified as affected parts due to corrosion and debris issues that can cause engine thrust loss. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring removal and replacement of these fuel pumps to prevent engine in-flight shutdowns.

Airworthiness Directive

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 800
Boeing 777

EASA AD 2022-0224

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0224 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Makila 2A1 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks specified in the SAFRAN Makila 2A1 Maintenance Manual Airworthiness Limitations Section Update 16. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance requirements for these engines.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran MAKILA 2
Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2022-0223

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0223 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks for SAFRAN Makila 2A helicopter engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the SAFRAN Makila 2A Maintenance Manual, Airworthiness Limitations Section Update 16. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for engine components.

Airworthiness Directive

Safran MAKILA 2
Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD CF-2022-64

Autoflight – Design Robustness Against Autopilot Inadvertent Engagement on Takeoff

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-64 is an emergency directive affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It addresses the risk of inadvertent autopilot engagement during takeoff, which can lead to premature rotation and potential loss of control. The directive mandates amendments to the Airplane Flight Manual to include warnings about autopilot use during takeoff.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded

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

EASA AD CF-2022-63

Fuselage — Wing-to-Fuselage Joint — Moisture Ingress Between Front and Rear Spar Frame Segments

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-63 addresses moisture ingress issues in the wing-to-fuselage joint of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4624. The directive mandates inspections and retrofits to prevent corrosion and potential structural failure at the front and rear spar frame segments. This AD ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive

De Havilland Canada DHC-8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-402

EASA AD ISR-I-53-19-10-5R01

Forward Fuel Tank Probes Clearance Verification

The Forward Fuel Tank Probes Clearance Verification Airworthiness Directive 4000-3007-2022-0013262 is issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel and applies to GALP model G280 aircraft with serial numbers 2001 through 2184. This directive addresses a potential clearance issue between fuel probes number 1 and 3 and the forward fuel tank structure. It mandates inspection and adjustment to ensure safe operation of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive

Gulfstream (Galp) G280
GALP G280

EASA AD 2022-0220

Equipment / Furnishings — Main Rotor Flight Controls / Shear-Button Safety-Cap — Operational Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0220 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing the operational check of the main rotor flight controls' hoist shear-button safety-cap on Airbus Helicopters models AS 355, AS 365, SA 365, EC 155, AS 332, and EC 225 LP. The directive targets helicopters equipped with hoist provisions and focuses on ensuring the proper functioning of the safety-cap spring to prevent inadvertent activation of the hoist shear-button. It applies to specific collective pitch handles identified by part numbers listed in the directive.

Airworthiness Directive

Airbus Helicopters AS 355
Airbus Helicopters SA 330
Airbus Helicopters AS 332
Airbus Helicopters EC 225
Airbus Helicopters SA
Airbus Helicopters AS 365
Airbus Helicopters EC 155
Airbus Helicopters AS355
Airbus Helicopters AS365
Airbus Helicopters SA365
Airbus Helicopters EC155
Airbus Helicopters AS332
Airbus Helicopters EC225

EASA AD 2022-0221

Tail Rotor — Drive Shaft — Inspection / Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0221 is an airworthiness directive addressing Leonardo AB206A and AB206B helicopters equipped with specific tail rotor driveshafts. It mandates inspections and tests of the tail rotor driveshafts to detect disbonded adapters that could lead to part failure and loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to driveshafts with specified part numbers and requires compliance to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB206
Leonardo AB206A
Leonardo AB206B

EASA AD CF-2022-60

Superseded by TCCA AD CF-2023-44

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-60 addresses the impact of 5G C-band wireless technology interference on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models. It mandates modifications to the aircraft flight manual (AFM) and restricts the use of certain minimal equipment list (MMEL) items to mitigate radio altimeter signal disruptions caused by 5G signals. This directive aims to ensure safe aircraft operation during takeoff, approach, and landing phases in airspace where 5G C-band deployment affects radio altimeter reliability.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7001A101A11

EASA AD CF-2022-61

Superseded by TCCA AD CF-2023-45

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-61 addresses the impact of 5G C-band wireless broadband technology interference on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft. It mandates modifications to the aircraft flight manual (AFM) and restricts the use of certain minimal equipment list (MMEL) items to mitigate radio altimeter signal disruptions caused by 5G signals. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Bombardier BD-700-2A12 model.

Airworthiness Directive

Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA AD CF-2022-62

Rotors Flight Controls — Collective Lever to Swashplate Outer Ring Fouling

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-62 addresses a potential interference issue between the collective lever and the swashplate outer ring on Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters, specifically serial numbers 65011 to 65412 and others listed. This directive mandates inspections and adjustments to ensure safe clearance between these components to prevent flight control malfunctions. It applies to the main rotor flight control system and aims to maintain helicopter operational safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Bell 505 (Jet Ranger X)
Bell Textron Canada Limited 505