List of Safety Critical Information Publications

This category includes Emergency Airworthiness Directives and Mandatory Permit Directives. UK EADs can also be found in CAP 747. Non-UK CAA Emergency ADs (EADs) will be available for download from the CAA website for a period of two months from the publication date and then they will be removed. They will still be available from the originating National Aviation Authority.

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Publication Categories and Series
Reference Title
Emergency ADs Emergency Airworthiness Directives
Forms Occurrence Reporting Forms
MPDs Mandatory Permit Directives
SCI - SDs Safety Directives
State of Design Airworthiness Directives Not Adopt State of Design Airworthiness Directives Not Adopted by the CAA
UK Airworthiness Directives UK Airworthiness Directives from 1 January 2021

Individual Publications
Reference Title Status as at Date
EASA EAD 2023-0182-E EC 175 B helicopters: Equipment / Furnishings – Rescue Hoist – Functional Check / Time Between Overhaul Current 17 October 2023
EASA EAD 2023-0183-E BRM AERO s.r.o.Bristell B23 Aeroplanes: Powerplant – Engine Mass Ballast – Removal / Modification Current 19 October 2023
EASA EAD 2023-0188-E LEONARDO S.p.A. AW169 Helicopters - Equipment / Furnishings – Float Assemblies – Replacement Current 30 October 2023
EASA EAD 2023-0190-E Airbus Helicopters - EC 130 Helicopters: Tail Rotor Drive – Shaft-Line – Check / Measurement Current 2 November 2023
EASA EAD 2023-0204-E HELICOPTERES GUIMBAL Cabri G2 Helicopters: Rotors Flight Control – Pilot and Copilot Cyclic Stick Base – Inspection Current 21 November 2023
FAA AD 2020-26-16 Decision not to adopt FAA AD 2020-26-16: Piper PA-28 and PA-32 aeroplanes Current 17 March 2021
FAA AD 2023-10-02 Statement: Not Eligible for Adoption - FAA AD 2023-10-02: Appliances - Instruments and Navigation Current 16 June 2023
Factor F01/2010 Accident to Aerospatiale/Westland SA 341G Gazelle, YU-HEW, at Harrogate, North Yorkshire on 26 January 2008 Current 13 January 2010
G-2021-0001 R1 Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-9 MAX: Return to Service Current 14 May 2021
G-2021-0002 R1 Piper PA-28 and PA-32: Wings – Lower Main Wing Spar Caps – Inspection Current 3 June 2021
G-2021-0003 Survitec Emergency Breathing System (EBS) fitted to Halo Passenger Lifejacket: Equipment / Furnishings – Life Jacket - Inspection Current 2 June 2021
G-2021-0004 Survitec Group Ltd: Life Raft Heliraft 18R MK3: Equipment / Furnishings – Life Raft - Inspection Current 21 June 2021
G-2021-0005 Jetstream 3100 and 3200: Flight Controls – Push Rod Assembly at Gust-lock/Power Lever Baulk Mechanism - Replacement Current 3 August 2021
G-2021-0006 BAe ATP: Engine Controls – Power Control – Engine Power Control Cables - Replacement Current 9 August 2021
G-2021-0007 Sikorsky S-76 and S-92A, Bell 212, 214B, 214ST and 412, and Bell (Canada) 222, 230 and 430: Equipment & Furnishings – Emergency Flotation System – Rotorcraft Flight Manual (Supplement) Current 9 August 2021
G-2021-0008 BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Fuselage – Rear Fuselage Skin and Frames – Inspection Current 8 September 2021
G-2021-0011 BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Amendment
Review Comment: This AD Supersedes UK AD G-2021-0009 		Current 8 October 2021
G-2021-0012 Hot Air Balloons / Mixed Balloons: Hot Air Balloons – Burner Assembly and Hanger – Inspection / Modification Current 20 October 2021
G-2021-0013 Jetstream 4100: Fuel System – Tank Bonding Leads – Tank Bonding Improvement - Fuel Pipe Clearance – Inspection / Adjustment Current 21 October 2021
G-2021-0014R1-E Cameron Balloons Fuel Cylinders: Hot Air Balloons – Fuel – Cylinder Quick Shut-off Valve Mounting Flange – Inspection / Replacement Current 10 December 2021
G-2021-0015 Jetstream 3100 and 3200: Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear/Pintle to Cylinder Interface – Inspection Current 24 November 2021
G-2021-0016 R1 BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Fuselage - Left Hand Nose Landing Gear Well Sidewall & Retraction Jack Attachment – Inspection Current 18 February 2022
G-2021-0017 Jetstream 3100 and 3200: Flight Controls – Rudder and Elevator Flight Control Cable Terminals - Inspection Current 21 December 2021
G-2022-0001 Cavalon Pro gyroplanes: Main Rotor(s) – Rotor Blade – Inspection / Replacement /Life-Limitation Amendment Current 24 January 2022
G-2022-0002 BAe 146: Auto Flight – Autopilot Disconnect – Modification Current 11 February 2022
G-2022-0003 HS 748: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme - Amendment
Review Comment: This AD supersedes AD G-002-04-96 dated 07 June 1996 		Current 11 February 2022
G-2022-0004 HS 748: Undercarriage – Nose Landing Gear Axle – Inspection Current 17 February 2022
G-2022-0005 AVRO 146-RJ: Navigation – Inertial Reference Units Magnetic Variation - Inspection Current 24 February 2022
G-2022-0006 Jetstream 4100: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment / Implementation Current 30 March 2022
G-2022-0007 STC Twenty One Limited VIP Cabin Interior: Doors – Emergency Exit – Functional Check Current 12 April 2022
G-2022-0008 Jetstream 3200: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment / Implementation
Review Comment: This AD supersedes EASA AD 2015-0063 dated 22 April 2015 		Current 12 April 2022
G-2022-0009 Survitec Lifejackets Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4 and 105 Mk 1: Equipment / Furnishings – Lifejackets – Inspection Current 21 April 2022
G-2022-0011 Ipeco Type 3A063 flight crew seats: Equipment / Furnishings – Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats – Inspection / Modification
Review Comment: This AD supersedes EASA AD 2018-0262 dated 06 December 2018 		Current 9 June 2022
G-2022-0012 BAe ATP: Indicating / Recording Systems – Flight Data Recording System – Check Current 15 June 2022
G-2022-0013 BAe ATP: Oxygen – Crew Oxygen Masks – Overhaul Current 16 June 2022
G-2022-0014 BAe ATP: Engine Controls – Flight Idle Baulk Actuator and Rollover Lever Pawl – Inspection / Replacement
Review Comment: This AD supersedes EASA AD 2014-0007 dated 07 January 2014 		Current 26 July 2022
G-2022-0015 BAe ATP: Undercarriage – Main Landing Gear Shock Absorber Bolts – Inspection (Records)/Replacement Current 1 August 2022
G-2022-0017 BN2 Islander and Trislander: Flight Control – Primary Flight Controls - Inspection Current 20 September 2022
G-2022-0019 Jetstream 4100: Doors – Passenger Door Inner Skin, Edge Member and Seal Carrier adjacent to Roller Brackets – Inspection Current 31 October 2022
G-2022-0020 BAe ATP: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment / Implementation
Review Comment: This AD Supersedes UK AD G-2022-0016 		Current 22 December 2022
G-2023-0001 BN2 Islander and Trislander: Landing Gear – Nose and Main Landing Gear – Recording of life / Replacement
Review Comment: This AD supersedes UK AD G-2003-0013 dated 05 November 2003 		Current 8 February 2023
G-2023-0002 BAe ATP: Navigation – Radio Altimeter Antenna Installation – Modification Current 19 April 2023
G-2023-0003 BAe ATP: Indicating / Recording Systems – Flight Data Recording System – Check Current 25 May 2023
G-2023-0005-E Cameron Balloons Fuel Cylinders Part Number CB2990 Issue A (Alugas): Fuel - Fuel Cylinders (for balloons) – Withdrawal from Service Current 31 July 2023
G-2023-0006 BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Fuselage – Centre Fuselage Forward Rib 0 Longeron – Inspection (and reporting if required) Current 24 November 2023
MPD 1997-001 R3 Rotorway Executive 90 helicopters: Mandatory Requirements for UK Approval Current 28 April 2014
MPD 1997-003 R2 Rotorway Executive and Rotorway Executive (Modified) helicopters: Mandatory Requirements for UK Approval Current 28 April 2014
MPD 2002-009 R3 Yakovlev Yak-50: Airframe Life Limitation Current 18 March 2014
MPD 2003-010 R1 Rotorway Executive 162F helicopters: Mandatory Requirements for UK Approval Current 28 April 2014
MPD 2011-001-E Magni M24C gyroplanes: Flight Controls - Rudder Pedal Mounting Block – Replacement Current 4 March 2011
MPD 2011-002-E Dyn'Aero MCR-01, MCR-01 Club and MCR-01 ULC: Aluminium Fittings - Inspection Current 19 April 2011
MPD 2011-003-E Rotax 912 and 914 engines: Replacement of Flywheel Hub Washer Part No. 944072 Current 10 May 2011
MPD 2011-004-E (Emergency) Thruster T600: Propeller flange to crankshaft attachment screw replacement Current 20 May 2011
MPD 2011-006-E Rotorsport UK MT-03, MTOSport and Calidus gyroplanes: Rotor Blade – Life Limit: Supersedes MPD 2010-008 R1 Current 12 July 2011
MPD 2011-007 Rotorsport UK MT-03, MTOSport and Calidus gyroplanes: Rotor Head Assembly Main Bearing Bolt – Replacement Current 25 November 2011
MPD 2011-009-E R1 (Emergency) Rotax 912 and 914 Series engines: Crankshaft Inspection Current 18 January 2012
MPD 2011-010 Nanchang CJ-6A: Tailplane Forward Spar - Inspection Current 16 December 2011
MPD 2012-001-E (Emergency) Rotax 912 and 914 Series engines: Engine - Oil pump and attachment bolts -Inspection Current 20 February 2012
MPD 2012-002-E (Emergency) Rotax 912UL and 912ULS Series engines: Fuel Pump - Pressure side fuel hose replacement Current 6 June 2012
MPD 2012-003 CT2K and CTSW Aircraft : Fuel System - Engine Fuel Feed Current 4 October 2012
MPD 2012-004-E Yeoman Light Aircraft Company Limited : Dynamic WT9-UK : Fuel Cock Lever Inspection / Repair Current 24 October 2012
MPD 2012-005-E P&M Aviation Ltd : Pegasus Quik, Quik GT 450, QuikR and Quik GTR : Sail Reinforcement Degradation - Additional Test Current 21 November 2012
MPD 2013-002-E North American Aviation : Inspection of Flight Control System Current 30 April 2013
MPD 2013-003-E Correction (Emergency) Rotax 912UL, 912ULS and 914UL series engines: Cylinder Head Inspection/Replacement Current 30 July 2013
MPD 2013-004 Harvard All Variants: Wing Spar Corrosion Inspection Current 9 September 2013
MPD 2013-005-E: Martin Baker Ejection Seats: Inspection of Ejection Seat Drogue Shackle Connection: Supersedes 2011-008-E Current 26 November 2013
MPD 2014-001-E SkyRanger, SkyRanger Swift and SkyRanger Nynja: Inspection for Material Type – Control Cable Shackles and Elevator Joiner Current 17 January 2014
MPD 2014-002 Aerotechnik EV-97, EV-97A, EV-97 Eurostar SL and EV-97 teamEurostar UK: Wing / Fuselage Fairings – Inspection for Rivet Damage Current 30 January 2014
MPD 2014-003: Supersedes MPDs 1997-005&1997-006 Rotorway Executive helicopters: Engine Cam Gear Life/Replacement Current 28 April 2014
MPD 2015-001 Aerotechnik EV-97, 97A Eurostar, EV-97 Eurostar SL, EV-97 teamEurostar UK and EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight: Wing Flaps –Correct Engagement of the Actuator Pins - Inspection Current 23 June 2015
MPD 2015-002 Kidde Graviner Automatic Fire Extinguishers: Inspection of Frangible Plug on Automatic Fire Extinguisher Current 13 October 2015
MPD 2016-001 R1 Rolls-Royce Avon, Viper, Orpheus,Nene, Derwent, DH Goblin, Ghost,Motorlet M701,Ivchenko AI-25: Engine Fuel System- Ageing Effects Current 20 February 2017
MPD 2016-003-E P&M Aviation Ltd Pegasus Quik: Wing - Top Rigging Clevis Pin – Split Ring Replacement Current 22 June 2016
MPD 2016-004-E Ikarus C42: Fuselage – Main Fuselage Tube – Inspection for Cracking Current 28 June 2016
MPD 2016-005-E Westland Gazelle AH.Mk 1, HT.Mk 2 and HT.Mk 3 helicopters: Landing Gear – Rear Cross-Tube – Inspection / Replacement Current 15 July 2016
MPD 2016-006-E Ikarus C42: Propeller – Forward Hub – Inspection for Cracking Current 15 July 2016
MPD 2016-007-E Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar: Fuselage – Rear Fuselage Bulkhead – Inspection for Cracking Current 15 July 2016
MPD 2016-008-E P&M Aviation Ltd: Wing – Luff Line Attachment Webbing – Inspection Current 3 October 2016
MPD 2016-009 P&M Aviation Quik GTR, QuikR: Wing – Hang Bolt Installation– Inspection and Modification Current 22 November 2016
MPD 2016-010 Westland Gazelle AH.Mk 1, HT.Mk 2 and HT.Mk 3 helicopters: Main Rotor – Main Rotor Hub Torsion Bars – Inspection Current 5 October 2016
MPD 2016-011-E All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd is the Type Approval Holder: Clevis Pin / Split Ring Installations – Inspection / Replacement Current 23 November 2016
MPD 2017-001 Rotax 912UL, 912ULS, 914UL: Engine Cylinder Head – Inspection/Replacement, Engine Re-identification Current 8 February 2017
MPD 2017-002-E Westland Scout AH1, Westland Wasp HAS1 and Westland Wasp MK1B: Rotors Flight Control - Main Rotor Gearbox Controls - Inspection and Lubrication of Trunnion Bearings between Overhauls Current 20 February 2017
MPD 2017-003-E All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd are the Type Approval Holder: Hang Bolt plus Lanyard - Inspection / Replacement Current 21 February 2017
MPD 2017-004-E All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd are the Type Approval Holder: Rigging Cables with Roll Swaged End Terminals – Inspection / Replacement Current 15 May 2017
MPD 2017-005-E Rotax 912 iS and 912 iS Sport engines Ignition: Ignition Housing Sealing Plugs - Inspection Current 9 August 2017
MPD 2018-001 Rotax 912 and 914 Engines: Reciprocating Engine – Valve Push Rod Assembly – Inspection / Replacement Current 15 February 2018
MPD 2018-003R1 [Correction] Ex-military aircraft equipped with Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems: Pyrotechnic Component Life Limitations – Remove from Service Current 8 February 2023
MPD 2018-004 Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 1 and 100 Series Engines: Engine Stage 1 - 4 Compressor Blades and Discs - Inspection
Review Comment: This MPD supersedes MPD 2016-002 dated 7 October 2016 		Current 24 May 2018
MPD 2018-005-E Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 20 and 100 series Engines, All serial numbers, All applicable Front Compressor Casing Part Numbers: Front Compressor Casing- Inspection Current 7 June 2018
MPD 2018-006 EV-97 teamEurostar UK and EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight: Amendment of Inspection Requirements and Replacement of Critical Structural Items Current 8 June 2018
MPD 2018-007 Bristol Aeroplane Company: Engine Exhaust Valves-Removal From Service Current 3 August 2018
MPD 2018-008 Vedenyev M-14P, Ivchenko AI-14, Zhuzhou HS-6: Engine Fuel System- Inspection and Draining Current 14 September 2018
MPD 2018-009-E Rotorsport UK Calidus: Front Fork Top Steering Plate Replacement Current 17 October 2018
MPD 2019-001-E Rotax 915 iS A and Rotax 914 UL engines, all serial numbers: Exchange of exhaust valves Current 11 January 2019
MPD 2019-002 lvchenko AI-14, Vedeneyev M-14 P and Zhuzhou HS-6 engines: Engine Life Limit
Review Comment: This MPD supersedes MPD 1998-001R2 dated 31 January 2002 		Current 25 January 2019
MPD 2019-003 Various: Amendment of National Permit to Fly Conditions – Requirement for Aircraft to be Maintained in Accordance with a Maintenance Programme Approved by the UK CAA Current 25 February 2019
MPD 2019-005 All aircraft operating on a UK Permit to Fly fitted with a Ballistic Parachute Recovery System (BPRS) : Placarding Requirements for Aircraft fitted with a Ballistic Parachute Recovery System (BPRS) Current 10 April 2019
MPD 2019-006-E (Emergency) Rotax 912 i and 915 i A (Series) engines: Engine fuel and Control - Fuel Pump Assembly - Replacement
Review Comment: This MPD Supersedes Emergency MPD 2019-004-E 		Current 17 October 2019
MPD 2020-001 Ex-Military Westland Gazelle Helicopters: Tail Rotor Blades – Life Limit / Re-identification Current 23 January 2020
MPD 2020-002 R1 Merlin Engine, Packard Merlin Engine: Camshaft Bracket, Retaining Studs Current 21 May 2020
MPD 2020-003 Rolls-Royce Derwent Engines: Engine Calendar Life Limits Current 21 July 2020
MPD 2020-004 [Correction] Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles - CORRECTION
Review Comment: This MPD supersedes MPD 1995-089 R1 dated 18 January 2001 		Current 19 October 2020
MPD 2020-005 Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Main Landing Gear Support Eye bolts
Review Comment: This MPD supersedes MPD 1999-007 dated 9 April 1999 		Current 28 September 2020
MPD 2020-006 Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Main Landing Gear Pintle Mount Studs Inspection
Review Comment: This MPD supersedes MPD 1999-009 dated 8 July 1999 		Current 28 September 2020
MPD 2021-001 Bell Textron IncHH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UHSeries helicopters : Rotors – Inspection and Replacement of Main Rotor Hub Strap Pins Current 21 September 2021
MPD 2022-001R1 Edge 360, Edge 540 and Laser Z200: Flight Controls – Aileron Centre Hinge Attachment – Inspection / Replacement Current 30 January 2023
MPD 2022-002 MT-03, MTOsport, MTOsport 2017, Calidus and Cavalon gyroplanes: Main Rotor(s) – Rotor Blade – Inspection / Replacement / Life-Limitation Amendment Current 24 January 2022
MPD 2022-003 [Correction] Europa Aircraft: Aircraft Doors - Bracket - Modification Current 22 June 2022
MPD 2022-004-E Reality Escapades and Sherwood Scouts: Cockpit Seats – Seat Locking and Secondary Seat Restraint – Inspection Current 10 February 2022
MPD 2022-005-E Hawker Hurricane and Sea Hurricane: Undercarriage – Undercarriage Fork End Fittings – Inspection / Replacement Current 19 May 2022
MPD 2023-001-E Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o - Alpha BCAR-S 164: Flight Controls – Flaperon Bellcranck Bolt – Inspection Current 26 April 2023
MPD 2023-002-E Rotax 912 UL, 912 ULS, 914 UL and 912 iS Sport engines: Engine – Propeller Gearbox Magnetic Plug – Inspection / Propeller Shaft Replacement Current 11 August 2023
SD-2020/001 State Helicopter Flight Recorder Requirements Current 20 February 2020
SD-2021/003 Boeing 737-8, Boeing 737-8200 and Boeing 737-9 (MAX) Return to Service Requirements Current 14 May 2021
SD-2021/004 Non-Part 21 Amateur-Built Balloon and Airship Operational Limitations Current 21 September 2021
SD-2022/001 Offshore Helicopter Helideck Operations Current 1 June 2022
SD-2023/001 Grounding of all Freefly Astro Aircraft Current 18 August 2023
SD-2023/002 CAT.POL.A.230 and CAT.POL.A.235 Landing – Dispatch Requirements Current 6 October 2023
SN-2018/004 Emergency Parachutes in Ex-Military Jets Current 28 June 2021
SN-2019/002 Protecting Final Reserve Fuel and The Minimum Fuel Declaration Current 24 March 2023
SN-2019/004 Use of the Fuel Pump Primer in an Emergency: Yak 50/52 Aeroplanes Current 17 June 2019
SN-2019/006 Components Strips Report Current 7 June 2021
SN-2019/008 Helicopter Operations - Guidance on Aerodrome Operating Minima for IFR Departures Current 26 October 2023
SN-2020/003 Carbon Monoxide Contamination Minimisation & Detection in General Aviation Aircraft Current 18 July 2023
SN-2020/005 Ageing Aircraft Component Reliability and Associated Acceptance of Replacement Parts Current 20 March 2023
SN-2020/011 Human Factors Considerations During Covid-19 Restart And Recovery Activities Current 23 February 2023
SN-2020/016 Requirement for Use of CAA-designated Examiners to Extend LAPL(H) Privileges Current 18 October 2023
SN-2020/017 Laser Attacks Current 22 October 2020
SN-2020/018 Avoidance of Loss of Control In-flight Pilot Awareness of Aircraft State, During Periods of Multiple System Malfunctions and Flight Control Issues Current 8 December 2020
SN-2021/002 General Considerations for Managing Distractions During Aviation Activities Current 23 February 2023
SN-2021/006 Non-Part 21 General Aviation Aircraft Safety Harness Integrity Current 26 February 2021
SN-2021/007 Airworthiness of Aging Ex-Military Aircraft Current 5 March 2021
SN-2021/011 Awareness of Skill Fade and Suggested Mitigations Current 20 April 2023
SN-2021/013 Undercarriage Leg Support Bracket Avions Max Holst MH.1521 “Broussard” (All Marks) Current 10 June 2021
SN-2021/015 Engine Valve Springs - Rolls-Royce and Packard Merlin (All Marks) Current 8 July 2021
SN-2021/016 Rudder Lower Pintle Pivot Pin British Aircraft Corporation 167 Strikemaster and Jet Provost (All Marks) Current 9 September 2021
SN-2021/017 Potential Interference Risk to Radio Altimeters from 5G Mobile Technology Current 30 June 2023
SN-2022/001 Adjustable Seats in General Aviation Aircraft Current 17 February 2022
SN-2022/003 Identification of Critical Parts in Operators Maintenance Programmes Current 12 April 2022
SN-2022/004 North American P51 Mustang (All Marks) Undercarriage Leg Piivot Shafts Current 17 June 2022
SN-2022/005 Commercial, Organisational and Client Pressure in Flight Operations Current 18 July 2022
SN-2023/001 Global Navigation Satellite System Outage Leading to Navigation / Surveillance Degradation Current 4 April 2023
SN-2023/002 Maintenance Programmes for Aircraft Used for Glider Towing Current 13 April 2023
SN-2023/003 Risk of Controlled Flight into Terrain during 3D BARO-VNAV and 2D Approaches (Altimeter Setting Procedures) Current 28 April 2023
SN-2023/004 Suspected Unapproved Parts – AOG Technics Limited Current 4 August 2023
SN-2023/005 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Geo-Awareness Current 9 October 2023
TCCA AD CF-2023-46 Statement: Not Eligible for Adoption - TCCA AD CF-2023-46: Appliances - Instruments and Navigation Current 21 July 2023
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