EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0031

Pneumatic — Overheat Detection System Sensing Elements — Inspection — Master Minimum Equipment List — Temporary Operational Restrictions

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0031 addresses the inspection and operational restrictions related to the Pneumatic Overheat Detection System sensing elements installed on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific overheat detection system parts produced before 31 January 2021 that may fail to detect thermal bleed leaks. It mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List and temporary operational restrictions until inspections and necessary replacements are completed.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A350Airbus A350-941Airbus A350-1041

EASA AD 2021-0283R1

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0028

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0283R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 models equipped with modification 074581. It mandates repetitive inspections of the rear transmission shaft bearing support rivets and local structure to detect cracks or rivet degradation that could lead to tail rotor drive shaft failure and loss of yaw control.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2022-0030

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0210

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0030 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive special detailed inspections of the inner cap and web horizontal flange at frame 68 stringer 22 to detect cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. The directive applies to specific Airbus models except those with certain production modifications or service bulletin embodiments.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-05-04

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-04 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737 series airplanes except the 737-200 and -200C models equipped with the SP-77 flight control system. The directive responds to interference risks from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters and related aircraft systems during critical flight phases. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include specific operating procedures to mitigate these interference effects.

Feb 25, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737

EASA CZIB CZIB-2022-01R13

Airspace of Ukraine

The document titled Airspace of Ukraine is a Conflict Zones Information Bulletin (CZIB) issued by EASA addressing the closure and safety risks of Ukrainian airspace at all altitudes within specified Flight Information Regions due to ongoing military conflict. It affects all civil aviation operators, including EASA and third country operators authorized by EASA, operating in FIR LVIV, KYIV, DNIPRO, SIMFEROPOL, and ODESA. The bulletin highlights the high risk posed by military activities and warfare systems to civil flights in these areas.

Feb 24, 2022
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2022-04-07

Engine Fuel & Control - Fuel Metering Unit Bypass Valve Plug - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-07 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines installed on Boeing 747-8F and 787-10 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the fuel metering unit (FMU) bypass valve plug to prevent unsafe conditions. The AD aims to mitigate risks of in-flight shutdowns caused by improperly torqued FMU BPV plugs.

Feb 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnxBoeing 747-8FBoeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2022-03-15

Fuel - Resistive Fuel Probe Interface - Modification

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive AD 2022-03-15 is a final rule addressing various airplanes modified with Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System installed under STC No. SA01899WI or Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display installed under STC No. SA02658SE. The directive targets fuel quantity indication errors caused by the resistive fuel probe interface, which can lead to inaccurate fuel readings. This AD applies to multiple aircraft models equipped with these Garmin systems and aims to ensure accurate fuel quantity display.

Feb 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA AD US-2022-05-01

Wings - Spoiler Assemblies - Removal

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 35 (February 22, 2022) - Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-01 issued by the FAA addresses certain Learjet, Inc. airplanes including Models 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, 55C, and 60. This directive targets spoiler assemblies that had their FAA-approved life limits improperly extended by a repair station, posing a safety risk. The AD mandates removal of these spoiler assemblies from service and prohibits their reinstallation to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 24, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLearjet, 31Learjet, 35Learjet, 36Learjet, 55Learjet, 60Learjet 35Learjet 35ALearjet 36Learjet 36ALearjet 55Learjet 55BLearjet 55CLearjet 60

EASA AD 2022-0028

Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Normal Procedures — Amendment / Navigation — Master Minimum Equipment List — Integrated Standby Instrument System — Amendment / Flight Controls — Elevator Aileron Computer System - Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0028 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes with specific affected Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) systems. This directive addresses potential unsafe conditions related to erroneous airspeed indications during take-off caused by certain ELAC standards. It mandates amendments to the Aircraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List, as well as modification of the flight control system through ELAC upgrades.

Feb 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD G-2021-0016R1

Fuselage - Left Hand Nose Landing Gear Well Sidewall & Retraction Jack Attachment — Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2021-0016R1 mandates inspections of the fuselage left-hand nose landing gear well sidewall and retraction jack attachment on all BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes, excluding those under the Supplementary Structural Inspection Document programme. This directive addresses cracking found in the retraction jack attachment boss that could compromise structural integrity and crew safety. It requires compliance with BAE Systems ISB 53-152 Revision 8 inspection procedures.

Feb 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146AVRO 146-RJ

EASA AD BR-2022-02-02

Integrated Modular Avionics — Engine Indication and Crew Alert System Software - Update

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2022-02-02 issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) mandates a software update for the Engine Indication and Crew Alert System (EICAS) on Embraer S.A. model EMB-545 airplanes, also known as Praetor 500. This directive applies to aircraft that have incorporated Embraer Service Bulletin N. 550-00-0011 or equivalent factory modifications. The update addresses a critical issue in the takeoff configuration warning logic to enhance flight safety.

Feb 22, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer EMB-545Embraer EMB-550

EASA AD G-2022-0002

Auto Flight — Autopilot Disconnect — Modification

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0002 is issued for all models and serial numbers of BAe 146 aeroplanes. This directive addresses a safety issue related to the autopilot system's disconnect logic, specifically ensuring the autopilot disconnects appropriately when manual pitch inputs or electric pitch trim switches are operated. The directive mandates a modification to the autopilot engagement circuit to enhance flight safety.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) BAE146BAe 146

EASA AD 2022-0027

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0260

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0027 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe Life Items as specified in Fokker Services Engineering Report SE-623 issue 21. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to implement maintenance tasks and life limits according to the latest approved instructions.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtFokker F28Fokker F28 Mark 0070Fokker F28 Mark 0100

EASA AD US-2022-04-05

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-12

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-05 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 757 and 767 airplanes. It addresses interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band that can disrupt radio altimeter functions and related aircraft systems during critical flight phases. The directive requires updates to the airplane flight manual to include specific operating procedures to mitigate these risks.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 757Boeing 767

EASA AD G-2022-0003

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme - Amendment

The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0003 addresses the HS 748 aeroplanes, all models and serial numbers. This directive mandates compliance with the updated Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme as defined in BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Ltd document, HS 748 CPCP Revision 4. It ensures continued airworthiness by specifying maintenance and inspection requirements related to corrosion control.

Feb 18, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBae Systems (Operations) HS748BAE SYSTEMS HS 748

EASA AD CF-2022-04

Fuselage — Painted Radome Diverter Strips

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-04 addresses the issue of painted radome lightning diverter strips on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 55070, 55075, 55080, 55084, 55085, 55096, and 55099. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the radome to ensure lightning protection effectiveness. This directive aims to maintain the safety and airworthiness of affected aircraft by preventing lightning damage to critical avionics.

Feb 16, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD 2021-0002R1

Stabilizers — Rudder — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0002R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and repair of rudders on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It applies to rudders modified according to specific Airbus Service Bulletins and aims to ensure structural integrity by mandating inspections and corrective actions. The directive covers all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

Feb 16, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A318Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A321

EASA AD US-2022-02-09

Engine - High-Pressure Turbine Disks - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-09 supersedes the previous AD 2021-11-15 and applies to International Aero Engines AG V2500 series turbofan engines, including models V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5. This directive mandates ultrasonic inspections of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage and 2nd-stage disks and requires replacement if defects are found. It clarifies inspection compliance times, especially for disks transferred from high-thrust to low-thrust engine models.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtInternational Aero Engines Ag V2500-( )5

EASA AD US-2022-03-16

Engine - Turbine Compressor Discharge Pressure Bolted Joint - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-16 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It mandates inspections of the compressor discharge pressure (CDP) bolted joint due to findings of sheared CDP bolts during engine shop visits, which could cause damage to critical engine components. The directive also requires reassembly of the CDP bolted joint using a specified torque wrench to ensure safety.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric GEnx