EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD US-2021-26-10

Equipment / Furnishings - BMS 8-39 Urethane Foam Fire-Retardant Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-10 addresses certain Boeing 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 urethane foam seals used in various areas of these aircraft due to deterioration of their fire-retardant properties over time. This directive aims to maintain fire safety by ensuring proper sealing in critical compartments.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400DBoeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2022-03-19

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment

The Federal Register document titled "Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section - Amendment" is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for General Electric Company Passport 20-17BB1A, 20-18BB1A, and 20-19BB1A model turbofan engines. It addresses a manufacturing quality issue affecting certain high-pressure turbine rotor stage 1 disks. The directive mandates revisions to the airworthiness limitations section of the maintenance manual and the operator's continuous airworthiness maintenance program to reduce the life limit of these disks.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtGeneral Electric Passport 20

EASA AD US-2022-03-23

Flight Controls - Rudder Yaw Servo Software - Update

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-23 addresses a safety issue affecting certain Textron Aviation Inc. Model 300, 300LW, B300, and B300C airplanes. This directive mandates updating the yaw servo software in the GSA 9000 system to prevent motor position faults that disable the rudder boost function during critical flight conditions. The update aims to maintain safe flight control and prevent potential loss of airplane control.

Feb 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtTextron Aviation 300 (Super King Air)Textron Aviation 300Textron Aviation 300LWTextron Aviation B300Textron Aviation B300C

EASA AD 22-001R1

Fuselage — Supporting Struts Rod Ends at Frame 58 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 22-001R1 is a proposed directive addressing inspection requirements for supporting struts rod ends at frame 58 on Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It targets specific part numbers T7.92.0671.230.000.70 and T7.92.0671.255.000.70 installed on these aircraft. The directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect fatigue fractures that could compromise structural integrity.

Feb 14, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtIrkut Corporation Jsc RRJ-95Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B

EASA AD US-2022-02-01

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-09-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-01 is a final rule addressing certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters equipped with main rotor stationary swashplate assemblies part numbers 92104-15011-042 or 92104-15011-043 that have accumulated 1,600 or more total hours time-in-service. This directive requires repetitive visual inspections of the swashplate assembly to detect cracks, nicks, dents, or scratches to prevent potential failure. The AD was issued due to the discovery of cracks that could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

Feb 11, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtSikorsky S-92Sikorsky S-92A

EASA AD US-2022-02-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2022-06-03

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-02 is a final rule addressing unsafe conditions in Bell Textron Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 helicopters. It targets defective main rotor hub strap pins, part number 204-012-104-005 with serial number prefix "FNFS", which have been linked to a fatal accident due to pin failure causing rotor detachment.

Feb 9, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 204BBell Textron Inc. (Bti) 205Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212Bell Textron Inc. 204BBell Textron Inc. 205ABell Textron Inc. 205A-1Bell Textron Inc. 205BBell Textron Inc. 210Bell Textron Inc. 212

EASA AD CF-2020-18R2

Indicating / Recording System — Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Prohibit the use of Map-Mode on Left Hand Side and Right Hand Side Display Units

Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-18R2 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bell Textron Canada Limited model 429 helicopters with serial numbers 57001 through 57369, 57371, and 57373. This directive addresses issues with the Rogerson Kratos Display Units (DUs) and Garmin GTN 750/650 software that cause unexpected power cycles and loss of critical flight information during flight. It mandates prohibiting the use of Map-Mode on the Left Hand Side and Right Hand Side Display Units and disables the TCAS Pop-up mode to prevent display failures.

Feb 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtBell 429Bell Textron Canada Limited 429

EASA AD BR-2022-02-01

SUPERSEDED BY ANAC AD 2023-12-01

Brazilian Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-01 is an official regulatory document issued by the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) that applies to Embraer S.A. ERJ 170 series airplanes, including models ERJ 170-100 and ERJ 170-200 variants. This directive mandates revisions to maintenance programs and requires structural modifications to address widespread fatigue damage risks in certain structural elements of these aircraft.

Feb 8, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 170-100Embraer ERJ 170-200

EASA AD 2022-0024

THALES AVS FRANCE SAS - Flight Management Computer 2 / Navigation Modules — Operational Limitations / Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0024 addresses operational limitations and amendments related to the Thales AVS France SAS Flight Management Computer 2 Navigation Modules, specifically Part Number C13084CA03. These modules are installed on aircraft including the Dassault Br.1150 Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aeroplanes. The directive mandates changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual and updates to navigation software to mitigate erroneous guidance issues in certain flight management system procedures.

Feb 4, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtDassault Br.1150 Atlantique 2

EASA AD 2022-0023

Air Conditioning — Air Conditioning System — Deactivation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0023 is an airworthiness directive addressing the air conditioning system on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135 and EC635 helicopter models. It targets helicopters with specific serial numbers equipped with an affected air conditioning system soft start unit part number ES59185-2 installed on compressor/condenser pallets P/N 135-0553-1 or P/N 135-0566-2. The directive mandates deactivation of the air conditioning system to prevent electrical malfunctions.

Feb 3, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA AD 2022-0022

Flight Controls — Aileron Servo Controls — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0022 is an official regulatory document addressing the replacement of aileron servo controls on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. The directive targets specific part numbers of aileron servo controls that may suffer from a fatigue issue potentially leading to failure or detachment, which could reduce aircraft control. It mandates removal of affected parts and installation of serviceable parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Feb 2, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD CF-2022-02

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer Lower Centre Skin Panel — Corrosion Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-02 addresses corrosion damage on the horizontal stabilizer lower centre skin panel of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited model DHC-8-401 and -402 aeroplanes, serial numbers 4001 and 4003 through 4549. This directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. The directive references specific service bulletins for inspection and repair procedures.

Feb 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtDe Havilland Canada DHC-8De Havilland DHC-8-401De Havilland DHC-8-402

EASA AD 2022-0021

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0147

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0021 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It addresses the recalculation of life limits, replacement, and modification requirements for main gearbox suspension bar pins, fittings, and related plates. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating updated maintenance and inspection procedures for these critical components.

Feb 1, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD US-2021-26-28

Fuel - Airworthiness Limitations Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Fuel - Airworthiness Limitations Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that applies to all Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This directive addresses updated and more restrictive airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system to enhance safety. It mandates revisions to existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate these new requirements.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 757

EASA AD US-2021-25-05

Fuselage - Crown Skin Panels - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-25-05 addresses safety concerns for The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive focuses on inspecting and replacing fuselage crown skin panels that are susceptible to widespread fatigue damage, which could compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-100Boeing 737-200Boeing 737-200CBoeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD US-2021-26-03

Fuselage - Frame Splice - Inspection

The Federal Register Volume 87, Number 11 Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-03 is a final rule issued by the FAA that applies to certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It addresses widespread fatigue damage in the fuselage frame splice between stringers S-13 and S-14, requiring inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity. This directive mandates inspections for existing repairs and repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking in the affected fuselage frame splices.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-300Boeing 737-400Boeing 737-500

EASA AD 2022-0006R2

Main Rotor Drive — Oil Cooling Fan Hub — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0006R2 is an official regulatory document addressing the inspection and replacement of the main gearbox oil cooling fan hub on Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B1 models. It mandates repetitive inspections and corrective actions for the affected part, part number 365A32-9204-01, to prevent potential failure that could lead to loss of lubrication and reduced helicopter control.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC 155 B1

EASA AD 2022-0020

Nacelles / Pylons — Pylon Box Drainage Areas and Hydraulic Connections — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA concerning Airbus A380-841 and A380-842 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. It mandates inspection of the pylon box drainage areas and hydraulic connections to detect potential hydraulic fluid leaks caused by incorrect installation and torquing. The directive aims to prevent contamination and structural integrity issues in the engine pylons.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380

EASA AD 2022-0019

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0174

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0019 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of specific wing spars, including the outer rear spar, outer inner front spar, and outer front spar, to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and wing box assembly dates as specified.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A380Airbus A380-841Airbus A380-842Airbus A380-861

EASA AD US-2022-03-20

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-11

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-20 is a final rule affecting all Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. It addresses interference with radio altimeters caused by 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band, which can impair critical aircraft systems during takeoff and landing. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include new limitations and operating procedures to mitigate these risks.

Jan 31, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 737Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-8200