EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2021-0251R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 4 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0251R1 is an updated directive 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. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 7, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A340211212213311312313541542642643

EASA AD 2021-0250R1

Oct 12, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 4 – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0250R1 is an updated directive affecting all Airbus A330 models, including A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 8, which contains system equipment maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components to prevent unsafe conditions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus A330201202203223223F243243F301302303321322323341342343841941

EASA AD 2022-0208

Oct 11, 2022

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Emergency and Malfunction Procedures — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0208 is an amendment concerning the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency and malfunction procedures for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK117 D-3 and D-3m helicopters, specifically serial numbers 20070, 21016 and up. The directive mandates updates to the flight manual to address potential DC power interruptions affecting essential busses during flight. This amendment applies to helicopters with TCDS number EASA.R.010 and involves updated emergency procedures to enhance flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117 D-3m

EASA AD 2022-0207

Oct 10, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Pilatus PC-24 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Pilatus PC-24 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 04-00-00, Document Number 02378 Issue 005 Revision 29. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing new and more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Pilatus Aircraft PC-24
  • Pilatus PC-24

EASA AD US-2022-16-09

Oct 10, 2022

Wings - Center Fuel Tank Fastener Locations - Preparation of Adequate Sealant Adhesion

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-16-09 addresses certain Boeing 737-8 airplanes. It requires preparation and sealing of specific fastener locations in the center fuel tank where sealant adhesion may be compromised due to cap sealing over a black ink stripe with a clear overcoat. This condition could affect lightning protection and increase the risk of fuel tank ignition during a lightning strike.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7378

EASA AD 2015-0081-CN

Oct 7, 2022

CANCELLED: Flight Controls — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator — Identification / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2015-0081-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2015-0081 concerning the identification and replacement of Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuators (THSA) on Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aircraft. The affected THSA part number is 47142 series, which was subject to partial loss of no-back brake efficiency. This cancellation reflects updated maintenance requirements incorporated in newer ADs for these aircraft models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus A300-600
  • Airbus A300-600ST (Beluga)
  • Airbus A310
  • Airbus A300-600ST

EASA AD 2022-0206

Oct 7, 2022

Instruments — New Avionics Suite — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0206 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-500 and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes equipped with the New Avionics Suite (NAS) installed under ATR modification 05948 (the '-600 version'). This directive addresses the replacement of certain NAS standards to ensure safe operation in severe icing conditions. It applies specifically to aircraft with affected NAS versions that do not meet the updated safety requirements.

Airworthiness Directive
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 42-500
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD CF-2022-57

Oct 6, 2022

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear Door Hinge Fitting Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-57 addresses a nose landing gear door hinge fitting failure issue on Bombardier Inc. model BD-100-1A10 aeroplanes, including all serial numbers. The directive mandates inspections to detect cracks in the fillet radii of the nose landing gear door hinge fittings to prevent door misalignment and potential in-flight hazards. This AD applies specifically to the Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 variants of the BD-100-1A10.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-1001A10

EASA AD CF-2022-54R1

Oct 5, 2022

Fuselage — Forward Engine Support Frame Fuselage Station 1051.30 — Inspection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-54R1 addresses inspection requirements for the forward engine support frame at fuselage station 1051.30 on MHI RJ Aviation ULC aircraft models CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24. It mandates improved inspection procedures for tombstone fittings part numbers MM670-36153/36154 and MM690-36153/36154 to detect cracks that could compromise engine attachment. This directive updates previous inspection protocols to enhance safety and compliance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C10
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2C11
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D15
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2D24

EASA AD US-2022-18-16

Oct 5, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-16 is a final rule addressing all General Electric Company CT7-8A model turboshaft engines. It mandates revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the engine maintenance manual and operators' maintenance programs to incorporate reduced life limits for specific turbine parts. This directive aims to enhance safety by preventing potential engine and helicopter damage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric CT7-8

EASA AD US-2022-14-05

Oct 4, 2022

[Correction] Flight Controls - Elevators, Rudder, and Rudder Tab - Inspections and Lubrication

The Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2022-14-05 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses inspection and lubrication requirements for flight controls including elevators, rudder, and rudder tab on all Boeing 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER series airplanes, and certain 777F models. This correction fixes an incorrect freeplay indicator value and adds omitted credit for certain service information related to these inspections and maintenance procedures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 777200200LR300300ER
  • Boeing 777F

EASA AD G-2022-0017

Oct 4, 2022

Flight Control — Primary Flight Controls - Inspection

Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0017 is a mandatory inspection directive affecting all Britten-Norman BN2 Islander and Trislander aeroplanes. It addresses potential flight control restrictions caused by incorrect routing of the Koiled Kord electrical cable interfering with the rudder pedal adjustment cable. The directive mandates inspections to ensure proper cable routing and prevent control restrictions during flight.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2
  • Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2A (Islander)
  • Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2A Mark III (Trislander)
  • Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2B (Islander)
  • Britten-Norman Aerospace BN2T (Turbine Islander)
  • Britten-Norman BN2 Islander
  • Britten-Norman Trislander

EASA AD 2022-0205

Oct 4, 2022

Tail Rotor — Damper Bracket — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor damper bracket assemblies on Leonardo AB139 and AW139 helicopters. It applies to parts with Part Numbers 3G6420A06131 and 4G6420A04432, covering all serial numbers. The directive mandates repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracks and corrosion that could compromise tail rotor damper integrity.

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

EASA AD 2022-0203

Sep 30, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0203 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting SAFRAN Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2B2 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters Deutschland EC135 and EC635 helicopters. The directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the SAFRAN ARRIUS 2B2 Maintenance Manual Chapter 05-10 Airworthiness Limitations Section Temporary Update No. 05-9.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635

EASA SIB NE-06-31R6

Sep 28, 2022

Lycoming Engines - Approved Lubricating Oils - AMOC to FAA AD 80-04-03R2

Lycoming Engines - Approved Lubricating Oils - AMOC to FAA AD 80-04-03R2 is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin that addresses approved lubricating oils for Lycoming O-320-H, O-360-E, LO-360-E, TO-360-E, and LTO-360-E series engines. It updates the names of certain approved additized oils and adds a new oil to the approved list. The bulletin clarifies compliance options for engine oil additives as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to FAA Airworthiness Directive 80-04-03 R2.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Lycoming Engines LO-360
  • Lycoming Engines LTO-360
  • Lycoming Engines O-320
  • Lycoming Engines O-360
  • Lycoming Engines TO-360

EASA AD 2022-0202

Sep 27, 2022

Hot Air Balloons — Connection Load Strap / Suspension Cable — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0202 is an airworthiness directive addressing Ballons Chaize CS, JZ, and JZX hot air balloons, excluding those with serial numbers prefixed 'NG-'. It mandates inspection and possible modification of the connection load strap and suspension cable to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive supersedes previous French DGAC ADs related to the same issue.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Ballons Chaize CS SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONS
  • Ballons Chaize JZ SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONS
  • Ballons Chaize JZX SERIES HOT AIR BALLOONS
  • Ballons Chaize CS
  • Ballons Chaize JZ
  • Ballons Chaize JZX

EASA AD CF-2022-56

Sep 27, 2022

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear Retract Actuator Piston Rod — Safe Life Limitation Introduction

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-56 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to all serial numbers of the MHI RJ Aviation ULC model CL-600-2E25 aircraft. It introduces a safe life limitation for the main landing gear retract actuator piston rod, part number 55615-1, to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential landing gear failures. This directive mandates updates to the Maintenance Requirements Manual to include this limitation and periodic replacement of the affected piston rod.

Airworthiness Directive
  • MHI RJ Aviation CL-600 (Regional Jet)
  • MHI RJ Aviation ULC CL-600-2E25

EASA AD 2022-0201

Sep 26, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0201 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 72-101, ATR 72-102, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-202, ATR 72-211, ATR 72-212, and ATR 72-212A aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limitations as defined in the ATR 72 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 21 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected ATR 72 models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR72
  • ATR 72-101
  • ATR 72-102
  • ATR 72-201
  • ATR 72-202
  • ATR 72-211
  • ATR 72-212
  • ATR 72-212A

EASA AD 2022-0199

Sep 26, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0199 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 12, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated certification maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-200
  • ATR 42-300
  • ATR 42-320

EASA AD 2022-0200

Sep 26, 2022

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0200 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limitations as specified in the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 17. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest certification maintenance requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • ATR ATR42
  • ATR 42-400
  • ATR 42-500