Global Regulatory Update, May 1-7
ANAC | AD 20170401
Background Image: Mariordo Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz, WikiMedia CommonsThe 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
MRO-Network.comThe Civilian Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has updated approval instruments for low-level rating and endorsement training and flight tests.
CASA | Published Guidance
MRO-Network.comThe Civilian Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has published guidance for operations in the vicinity of non-controlled aerodromes.
CASA | AD 31-008
MRO-Network.comThe Civilian Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has issued an airworthiness bulletin 31-008 on gyroscopic instrument reliability.
EASA | AD 2017-0068
Background Image: Aero Icarus, WikiMedia CommonsEASA 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
Background Image: Bidgee, WikiMedia CommonsEASA 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
Background Image: Patrick Cardinal aka CGPGC from yulaviation.comEASA 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
Background Image: Patrick Cardinal aka CGPGC from yulaviation.comEASA 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
Background Image: EmadIV, WikiMedia CommonsEASA 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
Background Image: Don-vip, WikiMedia CommonsEASA 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
Background Image : Björn StreyEASA 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
Background Image: http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/7/2/9/0886927.jpgEASA 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
Background Image: Philippe Noret - AirTeamimagesEASA 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
Background Image: Eduard Marmet, WikiMedia CommonsEASA 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
Background Image: Julian Herzog , WikiMedia CommonsFAA 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
Background Image: Selman Tabet, WikiMedia CommonsFAA 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
Background Image: Eheik, WikiMedia CommonsFAA 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
MRO-Network.comFAA 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
Background Image: Adrian PingstoneTransport 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
Background Image: Kentaro Iemoto, WikiMedia CommonsTransport 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
Background Image: Bill Larkins, WikiMedia CommonsTransport 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.