Global Regulatory Update, Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2021

UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued airworthiness directive G-2021-0013 for Bae Systems Jetstream 4100s, requiring inspection and adjustment of tank bonding leads and fuel pipe clearance, effective Nov. 4, 2021.

EASA has issued airworthiness directive 2021-0233 for Airbus A330s, requiring inspection and repair of bulk cargo door frames, effective Nov. 10, 2021.

EASA has issued airworthiness directive 2021-0234 for many Airbus, ATR, Boeing, Bombardier, De Havilland Aircraft Of Canada, Fokker Services and MHI RJ Aviation types, requiring modification of electronic flight bag universal serial bus receptacle, effective Nov. 11, 2021.

EASA has issued Safety Information Bulletin SAFO21006 for Boeing 757s and 767s, concerning inadvertent pilot activation of go-around mode.

EASA has issued proposed airworthiness directive 21-145R1 for Airbus A380-841s and -842s, requiring update of full authority digital engine control software, effective 14 days after airworthiness directive is issued.

EASA has issued proposed airworthiness directive 21-159 for Airbus A320 family, requiring installation of doghouse placard, effective 14 days after airworthiness directive is issued.

EASA has issued proposed airworthiness directive 21-160 for Airbus A350-1041s and -941s, requiring inspection and modification of upper and lower wing skin cover edge glow sealant, effective 14 days after airworthiness directive is issued.

FAA has issued airworthiness directive 2021-20-19 for certain Boeing 767-200s, -300s, -300Fs and -400ERs, requiring revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the latest revision of the airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system, effective Nov. 30, 2021.