EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB 2022-03

WITHDRAWN — RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2022-03 is an informational document addressing enhanced cleaning and disinfection of aircraft surfaces to mitigate COVID-19 transmission risks. It applies to aircraft operators involved in commercial passenger transport and provides recommendations based on scientific evidence regarding virus viability on surfaces and aerosols. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft types or engine models but focuses on operational cleaning practices.

Apr 5, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD 2022-0061

Propellers — Propeller Hub — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0061 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG HO-V 72 propellers, commonly installed on Slingsby T67 "Firefly" aeroplanes. The directive mandates inspections and maintenance actions to detect and correct cracks in propeller hubs and ensure proper blade nut tightening to prevent in-flight propeller detachment. It applies to all serial numbers of HO-V 72 propellers and includes requirements for AFM amendments and non-destructive testing.

Apr 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtHoffmann Propeller Gmbh & Co. Kg HO-V 72Slingsby T67 Firefly

EASA AD 2022-0050

Placards — Installation / Emergency Equipment — Gloves — Installation / Aircraft Flight Manual — Emergency Procedure - SMOKE — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0050 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It addresses safety concerns related to the installation of placards and emergency equipment, specifically fire resistant gloves, and amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual emergency procedures concerning smoke events.

Mar 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFlight OpsDeutsche Aircraft Gmbh Dornier 328Dornier 328-100Dornier 328-300

EASA AD 2022-0049

Landing Gear — Nose and Main Landing Gear Main Fittings and Main Landing Gear Sliding Pistons — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0049 is an airworthiness directive addressing the replacement of nose and main landing gear main fittings and main landing gear sliding pistons on Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of specified A330 and A340 models. The directive mandates compliance with revised life limits and repair assessments to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 21, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A330Airbus A340

EASA AD 2022-0048

Doors — Forward Cargo Door / Frame Fork Fastener Holes — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0048 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A300 F4-605R and A300 F4-622R aeroplanes with Airbus modification 12133 embodied in production. The directive addresses structural concerns related to the forward cargo door compartment between frame 21 and frame 25 forks. It mandates a modification to reinforce fastener holes and replace fasteners to prevent widespread fatigue damage.

Mar 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A300

EASA AD CF-2022-11

Engine — Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Normal and Non-Normal Procedures — Erroneous Uncontrolled High Thrust Detection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-11 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses erroneous uncontrolled high thrust detection in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. This directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) normal and non-normal procedures to mitigate the risk of dual engine automatic shutdown upon landing caused by abrupt thrust lever movements above 16,000 feet. The directive supersedes a previous AD and introduces final procedural changes to enhance flight safety.

Mar 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2022-0046

Fuselage — Tailboom Attachment — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0046 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts on Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. The directive targets potential cracks and fractures in these components that could compromise the tailboom attachment. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.

Mar 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD US-2022-06-16

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-16 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 747 series airplanes including models 747-100 through 747-400F. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to incorporate specific operating procedures related to takeoff, instrument landing system approaches, non-precision approaches, and go-around maneuvers in the presence of 5G C-Band interference. This directive aims to mitigate risks posed by interference with radio altimeters from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band.

Mar 17, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD 2022-0045

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0054

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0045 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses a potential unsafe condition related to wiring damage caused by passenger floor crossbeam deflections during rapid decompression. The directive mandates updating the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) performance database to reflect revised landing performance data.

Mar 16, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0037

[Correction] Main Rotor System — Main Rotor Rotating Scissor Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0037 is a safety directive affecting Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters including models A109E, A109LUH, A109S, AW109SP, A119, and AW119MKII. It mandates inspections of the main rotor rotating scissor assembly components to detect excessive axial play and potential ball bearing dislodgement. The directive provides detailed inspection and corrective action procedures to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopter models.

Mar 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A109Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters A119Leonardo A109ELeonardo A109LUHLeonardo A109SLeonardo AW109SPLeonardo A119Leonardo AW119MKII

EASA AD US-2022-06-03

Main Rotor - Hub Strap Pins - Removal / Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-03 addresses safety concerns for Bell Textron Inc. helicopters, specifically Models 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 equipped with main rotor hub strap pins part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS". This directive mandates removal and inspection of all affected pins, both outboard and inboard, to prevent potential main rotor blade detachment. It also requires removing the mating strap fitting if any deformation is found on the pins.

Mar 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell 204BBell 205ABell 205A-1Bell 205BBell 210Bell 212

EASA AD US-2022-05-13

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-18-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-13 is a final rule addressing certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It responds to an in-flight smoke and fire incident caused by a severed windshield heat power wire braid. The directive mandates temporary revisions to the airplane flight manual and quick reference handbook to modify windshield heat operation procedures until affected windshield assemblies are replaced.

Mar 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtHonda Aircraft Company HA-420

EASA AD US-2022-06-09

Engine - 1st-Stage Low-Pressure Compressor Blades - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Pratt & Whitney PW4074, PW4074D, PW4077, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines. It mandates inspections and removal of 1st-stage low-pressure compressor blades to prevent in-flight failures and engine fires. This directive updates previous ADs by requiring improved ultrasonic and thermal acoustic image inspections on critical blade locations.

Mar 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtPratt & Whitney PW4070Pratt & Whitney PW4080Pratt & Whitney PW4090

EASA AD US-2022-03-09

Navigation - Global Positioning System Receiver - Replacement

The Federal Register document titled "Navigation - Global Positioning System Receiver - Replacement" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the FAA affecting Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76D helicopters equipped with Thales GPS TopStar 200 LPV receivers, part number C17149HA01. The AD addresses erroneous position outputs from these GPS receivers under certain conditions, which could compromise flight safety. It mandates replacement of the affected GPS receivers to ensure continued safe operation of the helicopters.

Mar 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-76Sikorsky S-76D

EASA AD 2022-0042

Electrical Power — Secondary Electrical Power Distribution Centre — Software Update

The document titled Electrical Power — Secondary Electrical Power Distribution Centre — Software Update is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no public AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation, and the document serves as an informational record for military authorities and design approval holders. The legally binding AD requirements for the Airbus A400M are issued by the respective military authorities depending on the country of registration.

Mar 11, 2022
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Military A400MAirbus A400M

EASA AD US-2021-26-22

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disks - Inspection / Replacement

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-22 is a final rule addressing certain General Electric Company CF6-80A and CF6-80C model turbofan engines. It mandates ultrasonic inspection and potential replacement of high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 disks to prevent uncontained disk failures. This directive applies to engines with specific serial-numbered HPT disks as identified in GE service bulletins.

Mar 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric CF6-80AGeneral Electric CF6-80C

EASA AD CF-2022-10

Equipment / Furnishings — Cockpit Smoke Hood

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-10 addresses the installation and use of cockpit smoke hoods on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 aircraft. The directive clarifies that certain smoke hoods installed as part of the interior configuration are not considered required safety equipment and may cause confusion during smoke or fire events. It mandates inspection and removal of these smoke hoods if found installed.

Mar 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600 (Challenger)Bombardier CL-600-1A11Bombardier CL-600-2A12Bombardier CL-600-2B16

EASA AD 2022-0041

Flight Controls — Flight Controls Cables — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0041 is an official safety directive addressing the inspection of flight control cables on CEAPR DR400 aeroplanes, specifically models DR 400/100 through DR 400/180 R with serial numbers 2710 to 2763, excluding 2745, 2749, 2754, and 2756. The directive mandates inspections to detect incorrect installation of rudder and elevator control cables to prevent premature wear and potential failure. It references CEAPR Mandatory Service Bulletin N° 210701 revision 1 for inspection and corrective action procedures.

Mar 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtCeapr DR 400CEAPR DR400

EASA AD US-2022-02-14

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Inner Cylinder Pivot Pins - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 36 (AD 2022-02-14) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses cracks found in the inner cylinder pivot pins of the left and right main landing gear (MLG) through mandated inspections and maintenance actions. The directive requires repetitive lubrication and inspections of the MLG truck beams and inner cylinder pivot joints to detect damage and prevent potential landing gear collapse.

Mar 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 787Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9Boeing 787-10

EASA AD CF-2022-07

Oxygen — Oxygen Line Contamination with Sealant and Cotton Fibers

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-07 titled "Oxygen — Oxygen Line Contamination with Sealant and Cotton Fibers" addresses contamination issues in the oxygen supply lines of Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of the BD-700-2A12 model and mandates inspection and replacement of affected oxygen bottles to ensure safety and compliance.

Mar 10, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBombardier BD-700Bombardier BD-700-2A12