Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements - ALS Part 3 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2019-0288, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2017-0029
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks as specified in Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 Revision 04 from the effective date and within the defined intervals. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Program within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these tasks and thresholds. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3 Revision 04, which contains certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness. This directive updates previous maintenance requirements to ensure safe operation of the affected aircraft.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0004 supersedes the previous AD 2017-0029 and introduces Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 Revision 04, which includes new and more restrictive certification maintenance requirements. The directive retains the previous requirements but updates maintenance tasks, thresholds, and intervals to reflect the latest approved standards.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures that maintenance programs for Airbus A350-941 aircraft incorporate the latest safety standards, reducing the risk of unsafe conditions. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to meet these revised requirements to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft airworthiness.
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