CAA Notifications on MPD
UK MPD 2024-002: Exodus DeltaJet 500 StingRay Microlights: Aircraft Structure – Trike Frame – Operational Limitation
UK CAA Mandatory Permit Directive – Supersedes MPD 2024-001-E
Dated: June 2024
MPD 2024-001-E: Exodus DeltaJet 500 StingRay: Aircraft Structure – Trike Frame – Operational Limitation
Dated: January 2024
MPD 2018-003R2: Ex-military aircraft equipped with Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems: Pyrotechnic Component Life Limitations – Remove from Service
Dated: December 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
Dated: August 2023
MPD 2023-001-E: Pipistrel Vertical Solutions d.o.o – Alpha BCAR-S 164: Flight Controls – Flaperon Bellcranck Bolt – Inspection
Dated: April 2023
MPD 2018-003R1 [Correction]: Ex-military aircraft equipped with Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems: Pyrotechnic Component Life Limitations – Remove from Service
This MPD has been republished to include the effective date of the original issue and make a minor typographical amendment following a public consultation.
Dated: February 2023
MPD 2022-001R1: Edge 360, Edge 540 and Laser Z200: Flight Controls – Aileron Centre Hinge Attachment – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: February 2023
MPD 2018-003R1: Ex-military aircraft equipped with Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems: Pyrotechnic Component Life Limitations – Remove from Service
Dated: December 2022
MPD 2022-003 [Correction]: Europa Aircraft: Aircraft Doors – Bracket – Modification
This MPD was republished to correct typographical errors made with regard to canopy door locking, and passenger descriptions.
Dated: June 2022
MPD 2022-005-E: Hawker Hurricane and Sea Hurricane:Undercarriage – Undercarriage Fork End Fittings – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: May 2022
MPD 2022-003 Correction: Europa aircraft: Aircraft Doors – Bracket – Modification
This MPD was republished to correct typographical errors made with regard to canopy door locking, and passenger descriptions
Dated: February 2022
MPD 2022-004-E: Reality Escapades and Sherwood Scouts: Cockpit Seats – Seat Locking and Secondary Seat Restraint – Inspection
Dated: February 2022
MPD 2022-003: Europa aircraft: Aircraft Doors – Bracket – Modification
Dated: February 2022
MPD 2022-002: MT-03, MTOsport, MTOsport 2017, Calidus and Cavalon gyroplanes: Main Rotor(s) – Rotor Blade – Inspection / Replacement / Life-Limitation Amendment
Dated: January 2022
MPD 2022-001: Edge 360, Edge 540 and Laser Z200: Flight Controls – Aileron Centre Hinge Attachment – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: January 2022
MPD 2021-001: Bell Textron Inc: Rotors – Inspection and Replacement of Main Rotor Hub Strap Pins
Dated: September 2021
MPD 2020-004 CORRECTION: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles – CORRECTION
This correction is issued to correct the reference number in the Accomplishment Instructions for the Pintle Mount Stud Inspection MPD.
Dated: October 2020
MPD 2020-006: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Main Landing Gear Pintle Mount Studs Inspection
Dated: September 2020
MPD 2020-005: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Main Landing Gear Support Eye bolts
Dated: September 2020
MPD 2020-004: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes: Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles
Dated: September 2020
Proposed MPD 20-04: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes – Main Landing Gear Pintle Mount Studs Inspection
Dated: August 2020
Proposed MPD 20-03: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes – Main Landing Gear Support Eye bolts
Dated: August 2020
Proposed MPD 20-02: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Seafire aeroplanes – Cracking of Main Landing Gear Chassis Pintles
Daed: August 2020
MPD 2020-003: Rolls-Royce Derwent Engines: Engine Calendar Life Limits
Dated: July 2020
MPD 2020-002: Merlin Engine, Packard Merlin Engine: Camshaft Bracket, Retaining Studs
Dated: March 2020
Proposed MPD 20-01: Rolls-Royce Merlin and Packard Merlin engines: Camshaft Bracket, Retaining Studs
Proposed Mandatory Permit Directive No 20-01. Closes for consultation 13 March 2020.
Dated: February 2020
MPD 2020-001: Ex-Military Westland Gazelle Helicopters: Tail Rotor Blades – Life Limit / Re-identification
Dated: January 2020
Emergency MPD 2019-006-E: Rotax 912 i and 915 i A (Series) engines: Engine fuel and Control – Fuel Pump Assembly – Replacement
Dated: October 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)
Dated: April 2019
Emergency MPD 2019-004-E: Rotax 912 i and 915 i A (Series): Inspection and/or Replacement of Fuel Pump Assembly
Dated: April 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
Dated: February 2019
MPD 2019-002: lvchenko AI-14, Vedeneyev M-14 P and Zhuzhou HS-6 engines: Engine Life Limit
Dated: January 2019
Emergency MPD 2019-001-E: Rotax 915 iS A and Rotax 914 UL engines, all serial numbers: Exchange of exhaust valves
Dated: January 2019
Emergency MPD 2018-009-E: Rotorsport UK Calidus: Front Fork Top Steering Plate Replacement
Dated: October 2018
MPD 2018-008: Vedenyev M-14P, Ivchenko AI-14, Zhuzhou HS-6: Engine Fuel System- Inspection and Draining
Dated: September 2018
MPD 2018-007: Bristol Aeroplane Company: Engine Exhaust Valves-Removal From Service
Dated: August 2018
MPD 2018-006: EV-97 teamEurostar UK and EV-97 Eurostar SL Microlight: Amendment of Inspection Requirements and Replacement of Critical Structural Items
Dated: June 2018
Emergency 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
Dated: June 2018
MPD 2018-004: Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 1 and 100 series Engines: Engine Stage 1 – 4 Compressor Blades and Discs – Inspection
Dated: May 2018
PMPD 18-02: Bristol Mercury, Bristol Pegasus (all variants): Engine Exhaust Valves- Removal from Service
Proposed Mandatory Permit Directive
Closes for consultation on 21 June 2018
Dated: May 2018
MPD 2018-003: Ex-Military Aircraft fitted with Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems: Pyrotechnic Component Life Limitations
Dated: April 2018
MPD 2018-002 CORRECTION: Rolls Royce Avon Mk 1, Avon Mk 100 series, Avon Mk 200 series: Engine Calendar Life Limits- CORRECTION
This correction is issued to revise the phraseology of the last paragraph in the “reason” section
Dated: March 2018
MPD 2018-002: Rolls Royce Avon Mk 1, Avon Mk 100 series, Avon Mk 200 series: Engine Calendar Life Limits
Dated: February 2018
MPD 2018-001: Rotax 912 and 914 Engines: Reciprocating Engine – Valve Push Rod Assembly – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: February 2018
Proposed MPD 18-01: Rolls Royce Avon Mk 1, Avon Mk 100 series, Avon Mk 200 Series: Engine Calendar Life Limits
Consultation closes 9 February 2018
Dated: January 2018
Proposed MPD 17-01: Slingsby T61A, Slingsby T61C Falke, Slingsby T61E and T61F Venture T Mk 2, Slingsby T61G Falke: Revised Fatigue and Service Life Limitations
Consultation closes 12 January 2018
Dated: November 2017
Emergency MPD 2017-005-E: Ignition – Ignition Housing Sealing Plugs – Inspection
Dated: August 2017
Emergency MPD 2017-004-E: Rigging Cables with Roll Swaged End Terminals – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: May 2017
Emergency MPD 2017-003-E: All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd are the Type Approval Holder: Hang Bolt plus Lanyard – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: February 2017
MPD 2016-001 R1: Rolls-Royce Avon, Viper, Orpheus,Nene, Derwent, DH Goblin, Ghost,Motorlet M701,Ivchenko AI-25: Engine Fuel System- Ageing Effects
Dated: February 2017
Emergency 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
Dated: February 2017
MPD 2017-001: Rotax 912UL, 912ULS, 914UL: Engine Cylinder Head – Inspection/Replacement, Engine Re-identification
Dated: February 2017
Emergency MPD 2016-011-E: All Microlights where P&M Aviation Ltd is the Type Approval Holder: Clevis Pin / Split Ring Installations – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: November 2016
Proposed MPD 16-03: Rotax 912UL, 912ULS, 914UL: Engine Cylinder Head -Inspection/Replacement, Engine Re-Identification
Dated: 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
Dated: October 2016
MPD 2016-009: P&M Aviation Quik GTR, QuikR: Wing – Hang Bolt Installation- Inspection and Modification
Dated: November 2016
MPD 2016-002: Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 1 and 100 Series Engines: Engine Stage 1 – 4 Compressor Blades and Discs – Inspection
Dated: October 2016
MPD 2016-001: Rolls-Royce, de Havilland, Motorlet, Ivchenko Various types/models: Engine Fuel System – Ageing Effects
Dated: October 2016
Emergency MPD 2016-007-E: Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar: Fuselage – Rear Fuselage Bulkhead – Inspection for Cracking
Dated: July 2016
Emergency MPD 2016-006-E: Ikarus C42: Propeller – Forward Hub – Inspection for Cracking
Dated: July 2016
Emergency MPD 2016-005-E: Westland Gazelle AH.Mk 1, HT.Mk 2 and HT.Mk 3 helicopters: Landing Gear – Rear Cross-Tube – Inspection / Replacement
Dated: July 2016
Emergency MPD 2016-003-E: P&M Aviation Ltd Pegasus Quik: Wing – Top Rigging Clevis Pin – Split Ring Replacement
Dated: June 2016