EASA AD 2018-0020
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0047
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0020 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations contained in the Sukhoi RRJ-95B Maintenance Manual, specifically Chapter 04 Airworthiness Limitations Section. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for aircraft components.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0020 supersedes the previous AD 2015-0104 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations as approved in the latest revision of the Sukhoi RRJ-95B Maintenance Manual Chapter 04. It retains the previous requirements but updates the maintenance program to reflect the latest approved airworthiness limitations.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams as it ensures that the RRJ-95B aircraft are maintained according to the latest safety standards, preventing unsafe conditions due to component life exceedance or missed maintenance tasks. Compliance with this AD is mandatory under European regulations, impacting maintenance planning and aircraft operational approval.
What To Do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all required maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from the effective date of 9 February 2018. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, and the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months to incorporate the updated airworthiness limitations. Compliance with these actions ensures continued airworthiness and regulatory conformity.
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