Global Regulatory Update, May 1-7
May 01, 2017
ANAC | AD 20170401
The Agência Nacional De Aviação Civil Brazil has issued an airworthiness directive 20170401 for Embraer ERJ 190s, requiring modification of nacelle pylon lower link fittings, effective April 25.

CASA | Updated Approval
The Civilian Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has updated approval instruments for low-level rating and endorsement training and flight tests.

CASA | Published Guidance
The Civilian Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has published guidance for operations in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes.

CASA | AD 31-008
The Civilian Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has issued an airworthiness bulletin 31-008 on gyroscopic instrument reliability.

EASA | AD 2017-0068
EASA has issued an airworthiness directive 2017-0068 for Fokker F28s, requiring inspection and lubrication of landing gear handle teleflex mechanisms, effective May 8.

EASA | AD 2017-0067
EASA has issued an airworthiness directive 2017-0067 for Saab 340Bs, requiring modification and replacement of stall warning and identification systems, effective May 8.

EASA | AD 2017-0069
EASA has issued airworthiness directive 2017-0069, superseding 2014-0149, for Airbus A330s and A340s, requiring inspection and modification of center wing box fastener holes at frame 40 vertical web, effective May 23.

EASA | AD 2017-051
EASA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive 2017-051 for Airbus A330s and A340s, reducing life limits on repaired main landing gear wheel axles, effective 14 days after AD issue date.

EASA | AD 2017-0071
EASA has issued an airworthiness directive 2017-0071 for Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700s, for inspection and repair of compressor intermediate cases, effective May 10.

EASA | AD 17-053
EASA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive 17-053 for Airbus A350s, requiring modification of potable water tanks, effective 14 days after AD issue date.

EASA | AD 2017-054
EASA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive 2017-054 for CFM56-3s, requiring checks of variable stator vane actuating system, effective 14 days after AD issue date.

EASA | AD 2017-0073
EASA has issued an airworthiness directive 2017-0073 for Jetstream 3100s and 3200s, amending time limits for checks for corrosion Prevention, effective May 11.

EASA | AD 17-055
EASA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive 17-055 for Airbus A318s, A319s, A320s, A321s, A330s and A340s, requiring modification of traffic collision avoidance system processors, effective 14 days after AD issue date.

EASA | AD 17-056
EASA has issued a proposed airworthiness directive 17-056 for Fokker F28s, setting time limits for checks on airworthiness limitation and safe life Items, effective 14 days after AD issue date.

FAA | AD 2017-08-10
FAA has issued an airworthiness directive 2017-08-10 for all Rolls-Royce RB211-Trent 970-84s, RB211-Trent 970B-84s, RB211-Trent 972-84s, RB211-Trent 972B-84s, RB211-Trent 977-84s, RB211-Trent 977B-84s and RB211-Trent 980-84s, requiring inspections of the low-pressure turbine exhaust case and support assembly or tail bearing housing to detect cracks or damage, effective May 9.

FAA | AD 2017-08-11
FAA has issued an airworthiness directive 2017-08-11 for all Rolls-Royce RB211-Trent 800s, revising life limits of certain critical engine rotating parts, effective May 30.

FAA | AD 2017-08-13
FAA has issued an airworthiness directive 2017-08-13 for certain Airbus A300s, A300 B4-600s, B4-600Rs and F4-600Rs and A300 C4-605R Variant Fs, requiring inspections of the bulk cargo door frame to identify any structural repairs and cracking, and corrective actions if necessary, effective May 30.

FAA | Successful Flight Test
FAA and Aireon have announced a successful flight test of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast technology, collecting ADS-B data to be used as part of a larger validation effort exploring the new system’s capability from low-earth orbit.

TC | AD CF-2014-45R2
Transport Canada has issued an airworthiness directive CF-2014-45R2 for Bombardier DHC-8-400s, -401s and -402s, serial numbers 4001 through 4431, affecting nacelle A-frame structures.

TC | AD CF-2016-31R1
Transport Canada has issued an airworthiness directive CF-2016-31R1 for Bombardier DHC-8-400s, -401s and -402s, affecting the dynamic response of main landing gear system to external loads.

TC | AD CF-2016-20R1
Transport Canada has issued an airworthiness directive CF-2016-20R1 for Bombardier CL-600-2C10s, CL-600-2D15s, CL-600-2D24s and CL-600-2E25s, dealing with electrical short of bonding jumper causing burnt water supply line and smoke in cabin.