Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Implementation
Superseded. Comply with 2021-0262, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2016-0152
- Replaces
- 2001-124(B)
- Replaces
- 2001-0126(B)
- Replaces
- 2012-0031
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A340 aeroplanes must update their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programmes within 12 months from 10 August 2016 to include the tasks, thresholds, and intervals specified in the applicable Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 Revision 02 and its variations. Maintenance tasks must be performed before exceeding specified thresholds, and any discrepancies found during inspections must be corrected before the next flight using approved instructions. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory to continue operating the aircraft legally.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0152R1 is an updated directive affecting Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive mandates compliance with the Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, which covers damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0152R1 revises the previous AD 2016-0152 by removing Airbus A330 aeroplanes from its applicability and updating maintenance requirements to align with Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 Revision 02, including Variations 2.1 and 2.2. It supersedes several earlier ADs and French DGAC directives by consolidating and introducing more restrictive maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures that maintenance programs incorporate the latest approved airworthiness limitations, reducing the risk of unsafe conditions due to structural fatigue or damage. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to these updated requirements to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft safety, avoiding potential grounding or penalties.
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