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Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar: Fuselage – Rear Fuselage Bulkhead – Inspection for Cracking

Reference
MPD 2016-007-E
Status
Current
Version date
15-Jul-2016

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

Reference
MPD 2015-001
Status
Current
Version date
23-Jun-2015

Aerotechnik EV-97, EV-97A, EV-97 Eurostar SL and EV-97 teamEurostar UK: Wing / Fuselage Fairings – Inspection for Rivet Damage

Reference
MPD 2014-002
Status
Current
Version date
30-Jan-2014

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)

Reference
MPD 2019-005
Status
Current
Version date
10-Apr-2019

All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd are the Type Approval Holder: Hang Bolt plus Lanyard - Inspection / Replacement

Reference
MPD 2017-003-E
Status
Current
Version date
21-Feb-2017

All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd are the Type Approval Holder: Rigging Cables with Roll Swaged End Terminals – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
MPD 2017-004-E
Status
Current
Version date
15-May-2017

All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd is the Type Approval Holder: Clevis Pin / Split Ring Installations – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
MPD 2016-011-E
Status
Current
Version date
23-Nov-2016

AVRO 146-RJ: Navigation – Inertial Reference Units Magnetic Variation - Inspection

Reference
G-2022-0005
Status
Current
Version date
24-Feb-2022

BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Amendment

Reference
G-2021-0011
Status
Current
Version date
08-Oct-2021

BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Fuselage – Centre Fuselage Forward Rib 0 Longeron – Inspection (and reporting if required)

Reference
G-2023-0006
Status
Current
Version date
24-Nov-2023

BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Fuselage - Left Hand Nose Landing Gear Well Sidewall & Retraction Jack Attachment – Inspection

Reference
G-2021-0016 R1
Status
Current
Version date
18-Feb-2022

BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Fuselage – Rear Fuselage Skin and Frames – Inspection

Reference
G-2021-0008
Status
Current
Version date
08-Sep-2021

BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ: Landing Gear – Main Landing Gear Sidestay Outer Link (LH & RH) – Inspection and Lubrication

Reference
G-2023-0004R1
Status
Current
Version date
16-Nov-2023

BAe 146: Auto Flight – Autopilot Disconnect – Modification

Reference
G-2022-0002
Status
Current
Version date
11-Feb-2022

BAe ATP: Engine Controls – Flight Idle Baulk Actuator and Rollover Lever Pawl – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
G-2022-0014
Status
Current
Version date
26-Jul-2022

BAe ATP: Engine Controls – Power Control – Engine Power Control Cables - Replacement

Reference
G-2021-0006
Status
Current
Version date
09-Aug-2021

BAe ATP: Indicating / Recording Systems – Flight Data Recording System – Check

Reference
G-2022-0012
Status
Current
Version date
15-Jun-2022

BAe ATP: Indicating / Recording Systems – Flight Data Recording System – Check

Reference
G-2023-0003
Status
Current
Version date
25-May-2023

BAe ATP: Navigation – Radio Altimeter Antenna Installation – Modification

Reference
G-2023-0002
Status
Current
Version date
19-Apr-2023

BAe ATP: Oxygen – Crew Oxygen Masks – Overhaul

Reference
G-2022-0013
Status
Current
Version date
16-Jun-2022

BAe ATP: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment / Implementation

Reference
G-2022-0020
Status
Current
Version date
22-Dec-2022

BAe ATP: Undercarriage – Main Landing Gear Shock Absorber Bolts – Inspection (Records)/Replacement

Reference
G-2022-0015
Status
Current
Version date
01-Aug-2022

BN2 Islander and Trislander: Landing Gear – Nose and Main Landing Gear – Recording of life / Replacement

Reference
G-2023-0001
Status
Current
Version date
08-Feb-2023

BN2 Islander and Trislander: Flight Control – Primary Flight Controls - Inspection

Reference
G-2022-0017
Status
Current
Version date
20-Sep-2022

Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-9 MAX: Return to Service

Reference
G-2021-0001 R1
Status
Current
Version date
14-May-2021

Boeing 737-8, Boeing 737-8200 and Boeing 737-9 (MAX) Return to Service Requirements

Reference
SD-2021/003
Status
Current
Version date
14-May-2021

Bristol Aeroplane Company: Engine Exhaust Valves-Removal From Service

Reference
MPD 2018-007
Status
Current
Version date
03-Aug-2018

Cameron Balloons Fuel Cylinders Part Number CB2990 Issue A (Alugas): Fuel - Fuel Cylinders (for balloons) – Withdrawal from Service

Reference
G-2023-0005-E
Status
Current
Version date
31-Jul-2023

Cameron Balloons Fuel Cylinders: Hot Air Balloons – Fuel – Cylinder Quick Shut-off Valve Mounting Flange – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
G-2021-0014R1-E
Status
Current
Version date
10-Dec-2021

CAT.POL.A.230 and CAT.POL.A.235 Landing – Dispatch Requirements

Reference
SD-2023/002
Status
Current
Version date
06-Oct-2023

Cavalon Pro gyroplanes: Main Rotor(s) – Rotor Blade – Inspection / Replacement /Life-Limitation Amendment

Reference
G-2022-0001
Status
Current
Version date
24-Jan-2022

Dyn'Aero MCR-01, MCR-01 Club and MCR-01 ULC: Aluminium Fittings - Inspection

Reference
MPD 2011-002-E
Status
Current
Version date
19-Apr-2011

Edge 360, Edge 540 and Laser Z200: Flight Controls – Aileron Centre Hinge Attachment – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
MPD 2022-001R1
Status
Current
Version date
30-Jan-2023

Europa Aircraft: Aircraft Doors - Bracket - Modification

Reference
MPD 2022-003 [Correction]
Status
Current
Version date
22-Jun-2022

EV-97 teamEurostar UK and EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight: Amendment of Inspection Requirements and Replacement of Critical Structural Items

Reference
MPD 2018-006
Status
Current
Version date
08-Jun-2018

Ex-military aircraft equipped with Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems: Pyrotechnic Component Life Limitations – Remove from Service

Reference
MPD 2018-003R2
Status
Current
Version date
19-Dec-2023

Ex-Military Westland Gazelle Helicopters: Tail Rotor Blades – Life Limit / Re-identification

Reference
MPD 2020-001
Status
Current
Version date
23-Jan-2020

Exodus DeltaJet 500 StingRay: Aircraft Structure – Trike Frame – Operational Limitation

Reference
MPD 2024-001-E
Status
Current
Version date
05-Jan-2024

Grounding of all Freefly Astro Aircraft

Reference
SD-2023/001
Status
Current
Version date
18-Aug-2023

Harvard All Variants: Wing Spar Corrosion Inspection

Reference
MPD 2013-004
Status
Current
Version date
09-Sep-2013

Hawker Hurricane and Sea Hurricane: Undercarriage – Undercarriage Fork End Fittings – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
MPD 2022-005-E
Status
Current
Version date
19-May-2022

Hot Air Balloons / Mixed Balloons: Hot Air Balloons – Burner Assembly and Hanger – Inspection / Modification

Reference
G-2021-0012
Status
Current
Version date
20-Oct-2021

HS 748: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks - Environmental Damage Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme - Amendment

Reference
G-2022-0003
Status
Current
Version date
11-Feb-2022

HS 748: Undercarriage – Nose Landing Gear Axle – Inspection

Reference
G-2022-0004
Status
Current
Version date
17-Feb-2022

Ikarus C42: Fuselage – Main Fuselage Tube – Inspection for Cracking

Reference
MPD 2016-004-E
Status
Current
Version date
28-Jun-2016

Ikarus C42: Propeller – Forward Hub – Inspection for Cracking

Reference
MPD 2016-006-E
Status
Current
Version date
15-Jul-2016

Ipeco Type 3A063 flight crew seats: Equipment / Furnishings – Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats – Inspection / Modification

Reference
G-2022-0011
Status
Current
Version date
09-Jun-2022

Jetstream 3100 and 3200: Flight Controls – Push Rod Assembly at Gust-lock/Power Lever Baulk Mechanism - Replacement

Reference
G-2021-0005
Status
Current
Version date
03-Aug-2021

Jetstream 3100 and 3200: Flight Controls – Rudder and Elevator Flight Control Cable Terminals - Inspection

Reference
G-2021-0017
Status
Current
Version date
21-Dec-2021

Jetstream 3100 and 3200: Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear/Pintle to Cylinder Interface – Inspection

Reference
G-2021-0015
Status
Current
Version date
24-Nov-2021

Jetstream 3100 and 3200: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme – Amendment / Implementation

Reference
G-2022-0021
Status
Current
Version date
22-Dec-2022

Jetstream 3200: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment / Implementation

Reference
G-2022-0008
Status
Current
Version date
12-Apr-2022

Jetstream 4100: Doors – Passenger Door Inner Skin, Edge Member and Seal Carrier adjacent to Roller Brackets – Inspection

Reference
G-2022-0019
Status
Current
Version date
31-Oct-2022

Jetstream 4100: Fuel System – Tank Bonding Leads – Tank Bonding Improvement - Fuel Pipe Clearance – Inspection / Adjustment

Reference
G-2021-0013
Status
Current
Version date
21-Oct-2021

Jetstream 4100: Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Amendment / Implementation

Reference
G-2022-0006
Status
Current
Version date
30-Mar-2022

Kidde Graviner Automatic Fire Extinguishers: Inspection of Frangible Plug on Automatic Fire Extinguisher

Reference
MPD 2015-002
Status
Current
Version date
13-Oct-2015

lvchenko AI-14, Vedeneyev M-14 P and Zhuzhou HS-6 engines: Engine Life Limit

Reference
MPD 2019-002
Status
Current
Version date
25-Jan-2019

Magni M24C gyroplanes: Flight Controls - Rudder Pedal Mounting Block – Replacement

Reference
MPD 2011-001-E
Status
Current
Version date
04-Mar-2011

Martin Baker Ejection Seats: Inspection of Ejection Seat Drogue Shackle Connection: Supersedes 2011-008-E

Reference
MPD 2013-005-E:
Status
Current
Version date
26-Nov-2013

Merlin Engine, Packard Merlin Engine: Camshaft Bracket, Retaining Studs

Reference
MPD 2020-002 R1
Status
Current
Version date
21-May-2020

MT-03, MTOsport, MTOsport 2017, Calidus and Cavalon gyroplanes: Main Rotor(s) – Rotor Blade – Inspection / Replacement / Life-Limitation Amendment

Reference
MPD 2022-002
Status
Current
Version date
24-Jan-2022

Nanchang CJ-6A: Tailplane Forward Spar - Inspection

Reference
MPD 2011-010
Status
Current
Version date
16-Dec-2011

Non-Part 21 Amateur-Built Balloon and Airship Operational Limitations

Reference
SD-2021/004
Status
Current
Version date
21-Sep-2021

North American Aviation : Inspection of Flight Control System

Reference
MPD 2013-002-E
Status
Current
Version date
30-Apr-2013

Offshore Helicopter Helideck Operations

Reference
SD-2022/001
Status
Current
Version date
01-Jun-2022

P&M Aviation Ltd : Pegasus Quik, Quik GT 450, QuikR and Quik GTR : Sail Reinforcement Degradation - Additional Test

Reference
MPD 2012-005-E
Status
Current
Version date
21-Nov-2012

P&M Aviation Ltd Pegasus Quik: Wing - Top Rigging Clevis Pin – Split Ring Replacement

Reference
MPD 2016-003-E
Status
Current
Version date
22-Jun-2016

P&M Aviation Ltd: Wing – Luff Line Attachment Webbing – Inspection

Reference
MPD 2016-008-E
Status
Current
Version date
03-Oct-2016

P&M Aviation Quik GTR, QuikR: Wing – Hang Bolt Installation– Inspection and Modification

Reference
MPD 2016-009
Status
Current
Version date
22-Nov-2016

Piper PA-28 and PA-32: Wings – Lower Main Wing Spar Caps – Inspection

Reference
G-2021-0002 R1
Status
Current
Version date
03-Jun-2021

Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o - Alpha BCAR-S 164: Flight Controls – Flaperon Bellcranck Bolt – Inspection

Reference
MPD 2023-001-E
Status
Current
Version date
26-Apr-2023

Reality Escapades and Sherwood Scouts: Cockpit Seats – Seat Locking and Secondary Seat Restraint – Inspection

Reference
MPD 2022-004-E
Status
Current
Version date
10-Feb-2022

Rolls Royce Avon Mk 1, Avon Mk 100 series, Avon Mk 200 series: Engine Calendar Life Limits- CORRECTION

Reference
MPD 2018-002 [Correction]
Status
Current
Version date
26-Mar-2018

Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 1 and 100 Series Engines: Engine Stage 1 - 4 Compressor Blades and Discs - Inspection

Reference
MPD 2018-004
Status
Current
Version date
24-May-2018

Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 20 and 100 series Engines, All serial numbers, All applicable Front Compressor Casing Part Numbers: Front Compressor Casing- Inspection

Reference
MPD 2018-005-E
Status
Current
Version date
07-Jun-2018

Rolls-Royce Avon, Viper, Orpheus,Nene, Derwent, DH Goblin, Ghost,Motorlet M701,Ivchenko AI-25: Engine Fuel System- Ageing Effects

Reference
MPD 2016-001 R1
Status
Current
Version date
20-Feb-2017

Rolls-Royce Derwent Engines: Engine Calendar Life Limits

Reference
MPD 2020-003
Status
Current
Version date
21-Jul-2020

Rotax 912 and 914 Engines: Reciprocating Engine – Valve Push Rod Assembly – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
MPD 2018-001
Status
Current
Version date
15-Feb-2018

Rotax 912 and 914 engines: Replacement of Flywheel Hub Washer Part No. 944072

Reference
MPD 2011-003-E
Status
Current
Version date
10-May-2011

Rotax 912 and 914 Series engines: Crankshaft Inspection

Reference
MPD 2011-009-E R1 (Emergency)
Status
Current
Version date
18-Jan-2012

Rotax 912 i and 915 i A (Series) engines: Engine fuel and Control - Fuel Pump Assembly - Replacement

Reference
MPD 2019-006-E (Emergency)
Status
Current
Version date
17-Oct-2019

Rotax 912 iS and 912 iS Sport engines Ignition: Ignition Housing Sealing Plugs - Inspection

Reference
MPD 2017-005-E
Status
Current
Version date
09-Aug-2017

Rotax 912 UL, 912 ULS, 914 UL and 912 iS Sport engines: Engine – Propeller Gearbox Magnetic Plug – Inspection / Propeller Shaft Replacement

Reference
MPD 2023-002-E
Status
Current
Version date
11-Aug-2023

Rotax 912UL, 912ULS and 914UL series engines: Cylinder Head Inspection/Replacement

Reference
MPD 2013-003-E Correction (Emergency)
Status
Current
Version date
30-Jul-2013

Rotax 912UL, 912ULS, 914UL: Engine Cylinder Head – Inspection/Replacement, Engine Re-identification

Reference
MPD 2017-001
Status
Current
Version date
08-Feb-2017

Rotax 915 iS A and Rotax 914 UL engines, all serial numbers: Exchange of exhaust valves

Reference
MPD 2019-001-E
Status
Current
Version date
11-Jan-2019

Rotorsport UK Calidus: Front Fork Top Steering Plate Replacement

Reference
MPD 2018-009-E
Status
Current
Version date
17-Oct-2018

Rotorsport UK MT-03, MTOSport and Calidus gyroplanes: Rotor Blade – Life Limit: Supersedes MPD 2010-008 R1

Reference
MPD 2011-006-E
Status
Current
Version date
12-Jul-2011

Rotorsport UK MT-03, MTOSport and Calidus gyroplanes: Rotor Head Assembly Main Bearing Bolt – Replacement

Reference
MPD 2011-007
Status
Current
Version date
25-Nov-2011

Rotorway Executive 162F helicopters: Mandatory Requirements for UK Approval

Reference
MPD 2003-010 R1
Status
Current
Version date
28-Apr-2014

Rotorway Executive 90 helicopters: Mandatory Requirements for UK Approval

Reference
MPD 1997-001 R3
Status
Current
Version date
28-Apr-2014

Rotorway Executive and Rotorway Executive (Modified) helicopters: Mandatory Requirements for UK Approval

Reference
MPD 1997-003 R2
Status
Current
Version date
28-Apr-2014

Rotorway Executive helicopters: Engine Cam Gear Life/Replacement

Reference
MPD 2014-003: Supersedes MPDs 1997-005&1997-006
Status
Current
Version date
28-Apr-2014

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)

Reference
G-2021-0007
Status
Current
Version date
09-Aug-2021

SkyRanger, SkyRanger Swift and SkyRanger Nynja: Inspection for Material Type – Control Cable Shackles and Elevator Joiner

Reference
MPD 2014-001-E
Status
Current
Version date
17-Jan-2014

State Helicopter Flight Recorder Requirements

Reference
SD-2020/001
Status
Current
Version date
20-Feb-2020

STC Twenty One Limited VIP Cabin Interior: Doors – Emergency Exit – Functional Check

Reference
G-2022-0007
Status
Current
Version date
12-Apr-2022

Survitec Emergency Breathing System (EBS) fitted to Halo Passenger Lifejacket: Equipment / Furnishings – Life Jacket - Inspection

Reference
G-2021-0003
Status
Current
Version date
02-Jun-2021

Survitec Group Ltd: Life Raft Heliraft 18R MK3: Equipment / Furnishings – Life Raft - Inspection

Reference
G-2021-0004
Status
Current
Version date
21-Jun-2021

Survitec Lifejackets Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4 and 105 Mk 1: Equipment / Furnishings – Lifejackets – Inspection

Reference
G-2022-0009
Status
Current
Version date
21-Apr-2022

Thruster T600: Propeller flange to crankshaft attachment screw replacement

Reference
MPD 2011-004-E (Emergency)
Status
Current
Version date
20-May-2011

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

Reference
MPD 2019-003
Status
Current
Version date
25-Feb-2019

Vedenyev M-14P, Ivchenko AI-14, Zhuzhou HS-6: Engine Fuel System- Inspection and Draining

Reference
MPD 2018-008
Status
Current
Version date
14-Sep-2018

Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles - CORRECTION

Reference
MPD 2020-004 [Correction]
Status
Current
Version date
19-Oct-2020

Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Main Landing Gear Pintle Mount Studs Inspection

Reference
MPD 2020-006
Status
Current
Version date
28-Sep-2020

Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Main Landing Gear Support Eye bolts

Reference
MPD 2020-005
Status
Current
Version date
28-Sep-2020

Westland Gazelle AH.Mk 1, HT.Mk 2 and HT.Mk 3 helicopters: Landing Gear – Rear Cross-Tube – Inspection / Replacement

Reference
MPD 2016-005-E
Status
Current
Version date
15-Jul-2016

Westland Gazelle AH.Mk 1, HT.Mk 2 and HT.Mk 3 helicopters: Main Rotor – Main Rotor Hub Torsion Bars – Inspection

Reference
MPD 2016-010
Status
Current
Version date
05-Oct-2016

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

Reference
MPD 2017-002-E
Status
Current
Version date
20-Feb-2017

Yakovlev Yak-50: Airframe Life Limitation

Reference
MPD 2002-009 R3
Status
Current
Version date
18-Mar-2014

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