Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — ALS Part 1 — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2017-0204
- Replaces
- 2013-0248
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits as specified in the applicable ALS starting from 26 October 2017. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months after 26 October 2017 to incorporate the updated airworthiness limitations. For AMPs already updated to Revision 01 of the Airbus A300 ALS by 26 October 2017, operators must ensure compliance with the new and more restrictive tasks and limitations within the specified compliance times.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0204R1 is an amendment concerning Airbus A300 aeroplanes, all certified models and serial numbers. It addresses time limits and maintenance checks related to Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in the Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 02. The directive ensures mandatory compliance with updated airworthiness limitations to maintain continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.
What changed
This revision removes Airbus A300-600, A300-600ST, and A310 aeroplanes from the applicability, as their safety requirements are now covered by separate ADs 2024-0164 and 2024-0165. It also introduces editorial updates to align with the latest AD writing standards without changing the substantive requirements. The directive maintains the requirements from Airbus A300 ALS Part 1 SL-ALI Revision 02 Variation 2.2 and 2.3 as mandated by previous AD 2022-0171.
Why it matters
This amendment is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to ensure compliance with the latest mandatory airworthiness limitations, preventing unsafe conditions caused by exceeding component life limits. It clarifies the scope of applicability, reducing confusion about which AD applies to specific Airbus A300 variants. Compliance helps maintain aircraft safety, regulatory conformity, and avoids operational restrictions.
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