EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2022-0214

Oct 21, 2022

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Life-Raft System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0214 is an airworthiness directive addressing the emergency life-raft system on Leonardo S.p.A. AW189 helicopters with specific serial numbers. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected emergency life-raft control cables and assemblies to prevent uncommanded deployment. The directive applies to helicopters with serial numbers 49007 through 49079, 89001 through 89012, and 92001 through 92010, excluding certain serial numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Leonardo AW189

EASA AD G-2022-0018

Oct 21, 2022

Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Link (LH & RH) – Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0018 is a UK CAA directive addressing the inspection of the Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Link on BAe 146-301, BAe 146, and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It mandates detailed inspections for cracks and dimensional checks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models. The directive applies to all serial numbers and also to used Sidestay Outer Links before reinstallation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Bae Systems (Operations) AVRO146RJ
  • Bae Systems (Operations) BAE146
  • BAe 146301
  • AVRO 146-RJ

EASA SIB SAIB-2022-20

Oct 20, 2022

Wing Lower Spar Cap Bolt Holes

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2022-20 provides information regarding fatigue cracks found in the lower spar cap bolt holes of Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28 and PA-32 airplanes. This bulletin follows a fatal 2018 accident involving a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane and the subsequent Airworthiness Directive AD 2020-26-16, which mandated inspections of certain lower spar cap bolt holes. The bulletin highlights inspection findings of numerous cracks and hole-quality issues across the fleet and discusses ongoing analysis to develop further corrective actions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)

EASA AD 2022-0212

Oct 18, 2022

Air Conditioning — Vapour Cycle Cooling System / Compressor Condenser Cables — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0212 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses an unsafe condition related to the vapour cycle cooling system compressor/condenser cables and their grounding installation. It mandates inspection and modification to prevent potential fire hazards caused by insufficient grounding.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Pilatus PC-12/45
  • Pilatus PC-12/47
  • Pilatus PC-12/47E

EASA AD US-2022-20-12

Oct 18, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-20-12 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines. It responds to the detection of melt-related freckles in forgings and billets that reduce the life of specific compressor discharge pressure seals, interstage seals, high-pressure turbine rotor stage 2 disks, and compressor rotor spools. This directive mandates revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the applicable engine manuals and operators' maintenance programs to incorporate reduced life limits for these parts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GEnx

EASA AD 2022-0211

Oct 17, 2022

Flight Control and Guidance System — Integrated Modular Avionics / Core Processing Input Output Modules — Modification (Software Update); Flight Controls — Primary Flight Control System — Modification (Software Update)

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0211 is an official regulatory update affecting Airbus A350-1041 aircraft. It mandates software updates to the Integrated Modular Avionics Core Processing Input Output Modules and the Primary Flight Control System to address potential structural integrity issues related to rudder oscillations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A3501041

EASA AD US-2022-21-11

Oct 17, 2022

Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection / Removal from Service

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-21-11 is a final rule addressing certain Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 helicopters, as well as various restricted category helicopters equipped with specific main rotor blade part numbers. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of main rotor blades to detect cracks and requires removal from service of any cracked blades to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204B
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205
  • Bell 204B
  • Bell 205A1

EASA AD 2022-0210

Oct 17, 2022

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0210 is an amendment concerning Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engines, including models Trent 1000-A2 through Trent 1000-L2. It mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Time Limits Manual Revision 24. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to comply with the revised maintenance program.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg TRENT 1000

EASA AD CF-2022-58

Oct 13, 2022

Superseded by TCCA AD CF-2023-04

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-58 is a regulatory document issued by Transport Canada that applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It mandates updates to the approved maintenance schedules to incorporate the latest airworthiness limits and maintenance tasks as specified in the Airbus Canada publication edition 015.00. This directive ensures continued compliance with safety standards for these aircraft types.

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

EASA AD US-2022-18-13

Oct 12, 2022

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-13 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs of the aft pressure bulkhead center dome apex web lap splices due to susceptibility to widespread fatigue damage. The directive requires visual and eddy current inspections and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737600700700C800900

EASA AD 2022-0209-E

Oct 12, 2022

Harness Installation — Forward Roof Area — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0209-E is an emergency directive addressing a potential fire hazard in Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It mandates inspections of the harness installation in the forward roof area, specifically focusing on electrical cable routing, the collective torque tube, and diode components. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of AB139 and AW139 helicopters and aims to prevent electrical short circuits that could lead to fire and loss of control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AW139

EASA AD BR-2011-02-01R1

Oct 12, 2022

Main Landing Gear Retraction Actuators - Inspection / Replacement

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive AD No. 2011-02-01R1 is a regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer ERJ 190 series airplanes, including models 190-100 STD, LR, IGW, ECJ, SR, and 190-200 STD, LR, IGW. The directive mandates inspection and replacement procedures for the main landing gear (MLG) retraction actuators to address potential damage and failure risks. It specifies inspection intervals, component replacements, and actuator upgrades to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Embraer ERJ 190100 STD100 LR100 IGW100 ECJ100 SR200 STD200 LR200 IGW

EASA SIB 2022-08

Oct 12, 2022

Mitigation of Flight Deck Fires Originating from Lithium Batteries that are not Part of the Aircraft Design

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2022-08 is a safety information bulletin addressing the mitigation of flight deck fires originating from lithium batteries that are not part of the aircraft design, applicable to all large aeroplane operators. It highlights the risks associated with personal electronic devices (PEDs), power banks, and spare lithium batteries carried on the flight deck, which can cause thermal runaway leading to fire, smoke, and explosions. The bulletin references EASA Special Condition SC-G25.1585-01 and other related publications but does not mandate regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA AD 2021-0249R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 – Certification Maintenance Requirements – Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0249R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting all Airbus A340 models including A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3 Revision 05, which contains mandatory maintenance tasks and certification maintenance requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2021-0253R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0253R1 is an amendment addressing fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211 through A340-643. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 03 to ensure continued airworthiness of fuel system components. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A340

EASA AD 2021-0252R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — ALS Part 5 — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0252R1 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks related to fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A330 aeroplanes. It applies to all Airbus A330 models including A330-201 through A330-941 with all manufacturer serial numbers. The directive mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Revision 04 to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0246R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0246R1 is an updated directive addressing the safe life airworthiness limitations for Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 11, to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330

EASA AD 2021-0247R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0247R1 is an amendment concerning Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -542, -642, and -643. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 11. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and revision of the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643