Global Regulatory Update, July 1-7, 2018
July 02, 2018![](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/easa-6-29-18-1_1.png?itok=4kaC8oOa)
EASA has issued proposed airworthiness directive 18-086 for Fokker F28 Mark 0070s and 0100s, requiring implementation of airworthiness limitations items part 2 and safe life items for time limits and maintenance checks, effective 14 days after airworthiness directive is issued.
EASA has issued airworthiness directive 2018-0136 for Airbus A318s, A319s and A320s, requiring inspection of main landing gear sliding tube, effective July 10, 2018.
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EASA has issued proposed airworthiness directive 18-088 for Airbus A330-202s, A330-203s and A330-243s, requiring modification and replacement of flight control primary computer, effective 14 days after airworthiness directive is issued.
EASA has issued airworthiness directive 2018-0135 for the Airbus A320 family, requiring inspection and replacement of main landing gear sliding tubes, effective July 10, 2018.
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EASA has issued proposed airworthiness directive 18-087 for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s, requiring life limitation replacements of high pressure turbine disc front cover plates, effective 14 days after airworthiness directive is issued.
EASA has issued airworthiness directive 2018-0138 for Airbus A380-861s, requiring inspection of the forward engine mount shackle assembly, effective July 12, 2018.
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EASA has issued proposed airworthiness directive 2018-0137 for Airbus A320 family, requiring inspection of pylon aft fixed fairings, effective July 12, 2018.
EASA has issued airworthiness directive 2018-0139 for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s, requiring removal and de-pairing, effective July 6, 2018.
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FAA has issued special airworthiness information bulletin HQ-18-17, advising operators to heed recommendations of the Airlines for America for inhibiting or preventing migration of super absorbent polymer filter media particles into aircraft fuel supplies.
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FAA has issued airworthiness directive 2018-13-03 for certain International Aero Engines PW1133G-JMs, PW1133GA-JMs, PW1130G-JMs, PW1127G-JMs, PW1127GA-JMs, PW1127G1-JMs, PW1124G-JMs, PW1124G1-JMs and PW1122G-JMs, requiring a one-time visual inspection of the engine fan hub for damage, and removal of parts if damage or defects are found that are outside the serviceable limits, effective July 11, 2018.
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Transport Canada has issued airworthiness directive CF-2018-15 for Bombardier C Series, requiring inspecting all blow-out panels in forward and aft cargo compartments to confirm none are dislodged and re-installing all dislodged panels, effective June 20, 2018.