Global Regulatory Update, May 1-7

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.