Fuselage — Frame 74 to 90 / Shim Sheet on Section 18.1 — Inspection / Repair
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2015-0197
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A380 aircraft must perform a detailed inspection of shim thickness on the fuselage frames 74 to 90 before exceeding 8,800 flight cycles since first flight. If any discrepancies are found during inspection, corrective actions must be completed before the next flight according to Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8095. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory unless previously accomplished.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0197R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses inspection and repair of shim sheets installed on the fuselage frames 74 to 90, specifically in the coupling area of the longitudinal joint between stringers 67 LH and 68 RH. It mandates detailed inspection and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the affected aircraft.
What changed
This revision of EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0197 extends the compliance time for inspections and repairs related to shim thickness discrepancies found on certain Airbus A380 fuselage frames. It updates the original directive issued in 2015 by allowing later revisions of the Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8095 for compliance and clarifies corrective action requirements based on inspection findings.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the structural safety of Airbus A380 aircraft by addressing potential non-conformities in shim thickness that could reduce the design service goal. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these inspection and repair requirements to prevent structural integrity issues that could compromise flight safety and regulatory compliance.
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