EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD CF-2022-05

Pneumatic — Air System — Wing Ice Protection System (WIPS) Duct Clearance Low Through Fuselage

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-05 addresses the Pneumatic Air System Wing Ice Protection System (WIPS) duct clearance issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 70006, 70007, 70009 through 70019, 70021 through 70029, and 70031. This directive mandates inspection and adjustment of the bleed air ducts supplying the WIPS in the rear fuselage to ensure proper clearance and prevent potential bleed air leaks. The directive aims to maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft by preventing heat stress damage caused by undetected leaks.

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

EASA SIB AIR-22-03

Orolia S.A.S (formerly Kannad) - Emergency Locator Transmitter Retention Strap Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) AIR-22-03 issued by the FAA addresses the potential issue of Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) becoming loose from their mounting brackets on Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R44, and R66 helicopters. The affected ELTs are the Kannad Integra AF Model S1851501-02 units manufactured by Orolia S.A.S (formerly Kannad). This bulletin provides information and recommendations to ensure proper retention strap inspection and maintenance to prevent ELT detachment.

Mar 9, 2022
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtRobinson R22Robinson R44 (Raven)Robinson R66

EASA AD US-2022-03-21

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2022-03-21) that applies to certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The directive mandates revisions to existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate these new or more restrictive requirements.

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

EASA AD 2019-0074R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0042

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0042 addresses safety requirements for Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. This directive supersedes previous related directives to ensure continued airworthiness and operational safety of these helicopter types. It provides updated instructions for inspection, maintenance, or modification as necessary.

Mar 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2022-0040

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2025-0100

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0040 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce TRENT XWB-97 engines. It addresses the replacement and life limitation of hydro-mechanical units (HMU) with part number G5020HMU02 to prevent engine transient N1 shaft speed exceedance. The directive aims to ensure continued safe operation by mandating compliance with updated life limits for these engine components.

Mar 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2022-0035

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0046

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0035 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo S.p.A. AB212, AB412, and AB412EP helicopters. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts due to reports of cracking and fractures that could compromise the tailboom attachment. The directive mandates inspections, replacements, and torque checks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLeonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412Leonardo AB212Leonardo AB412Leonardo AB412EP

EASA AD 2022-0036

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0047

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0036 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Bell Textron Inc. 212 and 412 helicopter models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tailboom attachment bolts and barrel nuts to prevent potential failure due to cracking, corrosion, fatigue, and low torque. The directive mandates specific inspections, replacements, and torque checks to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412Bell Textron Inc. 212Bell Textron Inc. 412

EASA AD 2022-0038

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0001

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1, C2, C3 and AS 365 N models. It addresses the inspection and replacement of tail rotor pitch control rod dual bearings, specifically part number 360A33-4052-00, to prevent potential loss of yaw control due to bearing degradation. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of the tail rotor gearbox magnetic plug and corrective actions based on particle contamination findings.

Mar 7, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C1Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C2Airbus Helicopters SA 365 C3Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N

EASA AD CF-2022-09

Air Conditioning — Avionics Cooling — Integrated Flight Cabinet Failure Due to High Temperatures

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-09 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4095 through 4633. The directive addresses failures in the Integrated Flight Cabinet (IFC) caused by higher-than-expected operating temperatures affecting avionics cooling. This condition could lead to autopilot pitch trim servo runaway and stall warning system failures, impacting aircraft controllability.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2011-0072-CN

CANCELLED: Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation Gear Attachment Brackets — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2011-0072-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous directive concerning the inspection and replacement of emergency flotation gear attachment brackets on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. This cancellation applies to all serial numbers of AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3, D and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, NP helicopters equipped with fixed emergency flotation gear parts. The directive confirms that the previously mandated inspections are now part of regular maintenance schedules and that no unsafe condition requiring an AD exists.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2022-0034

Engine — Outer Liner Dilution Tube — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0034 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of the outer liner dilution tube on GE Aviation Czech M601 and H-series engines. It applies to multiple engine models including M601D, M601E, M601F, M601Z, H75, H80, and H85 series, which are installed on various aircraft such as the Air Tractor AT-400 and AT-500 series, Grumman G-164 series, and Viking Air DHC-3 Otter among others. The directive mandates repetitive borescope inspections of specific outer liner parts to detect cracks and prevent potential engine power loss.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGe Aviation Czech H75, H80, H85Ge Aviation Czech M601Air Tractor AT-400Air Tractor AT-500Grumman G-164Viking Air DHC-3 Otter

EASA AD CF-2022-08

Fuel - Fuel Distribution — Fuel Feed System Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-08 addresses fuel feed system damage in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for mechanical wear on engine fuel feed system tubes and connections to prevent fuel imbalance and operational issues. It applies to aircraft with specific serial numbers and references ACLP Service Bulletin BD500-282006 for inspection procedures.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD US-2022-04-09

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-13-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-09 is a final rule addressing certain AVOX System Inc. (formerly Scott Aviation) oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies installed on various transport airplanes, including Boeing 737 Next Generation and 777 series models. The directive targets assemblies with oxygen leakage caused by improper spacing between valve components, which could lead to insufficient oxygen supply or ignition risks during depressurization events.

Mar 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737 Next GenerationBoeing 777

EASA AD G-2022-0005

Navigation — Inertial Reference Units Magnetic Variation - Inspection

UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0005 is a regulatory document addressing the inspection of magnetic variation data in Honeywell Inertial Reference Units (IRUs) installed on all models and serial numbers of AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. The directive focuses on IRUs with part numbers HG2001BC02 and HG2001BC04, which use outdated magnetic variation lookup tables from 1990 and 1995 respectively. It mandates assessment and updating of magnetic variation data to ensure navigation accuracy.

Mar 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJAvro 146-RJ

EASA AD 2022-0033

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

The document titled 'Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme — Amendment' pertains to the Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG BR700-710 engine model. It provides updated instructions and amendments to the existing time limits and maintenance checks within the maintenance programme for this specific engine type. This amendment ensures that maintenance schedules and time limits remain current and aligned with operational safety requirements.

Mar 3, 2022
OtherMaintenanceSafety MgmtRolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg BR700-710

EASA AD CF-2022-06

Oxygen System — Crew Oxygen Line Contamination

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-06 addresses contamination in the crew oxygen lines of MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft, including models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25. The directive mandates cleaning and flushing procedures to remove lubricant contamination from oxygen tubes that may pose fire and health risks. This directive applies to specific serial numbers and tube part numbers installed after certain dates as detailed in MHIRJ Service Bulletin 670BA-35-016 Revision B.

Mar 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtMHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD US-2022-04-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-17-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-04 is a final rule addressing certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. and Continental Motors reciprocating engines, including models C-125, C145, IO-360, IO-470, IO-550, O-300, O-470, TSIO-360, TSIO-520, and IO-520 with specific oil filter adapters installed. This directive mandates replacing the oil filter adapter fiber gasket with a copper gasket to prevent power loss caused by oil starvation. The AD is effective March 29, 2022.

Mar 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtContinental Aerospace Technologies, C-125Continental Aerospace Technologies, C145Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-520Continental Aerospace Technologies, IO-550Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-300 (RR)Continental Aerospace Technologies, O-470Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-360Continental Aerospace Technologies, TSIO-520

EASA AD 2020-0227R1

Electrical Routing — Electrical Harness Routes 1M and 1S-1V — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0227R1 is a regulatory update addressing electrical harness routing modifications on ATR 72-212A aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1165 to 1627 excluding certain exceptions. The directive mandates changes to the electrical harness routes 1M and 1S-1V and the rotation of the de-icing pipe coupling to prevent potential wire damage. This AD applies to ATR 72 aircraft manufactured by ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional.

Mar 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtATR ATR72ATR ATR 72-212A

EASA AD G-2022-0004

Undercarriage — Nose Landing Gear Axle — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0004 addresses the inspection requirements for nose landing gear axles on BAE Systems HS 748 aeroplanes. It applies to all models and serial numbers of HS 748 aircraft fitted with nose landing gear axles bearing part number 200143303 manufactured before 2021. The directive mandates repeat inspections to detect cracking caused by decarburisation in the steel material of the axle.

Mar 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) HS748BAE Systems HS 748