EASA AD 2018-0062: Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Hydraulic Pumps — Replacement | RegNotify

Airworthiness DirectiveEASA AD 2018-0062

Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Hydraulic Pumps — Replacement

Published: Mar 20, 2018
Effective: Apr 3, 2018

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What to do

Operators and maintenance teams should identify all affected Ram Air Turbine hydraulic pumps on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft and schedule their replacement according to the procedures outlined in the document. They must ensure compliance within any specified timeframes to maintain airworthiness. Documentation of the replacement should be updated in maintenance records as required.

Summary

Hydraulic Power — Ram Air Turbine Hydraulic Pumps — Replacement is a regulatory document issued for AIRBUS S.A.S. A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the replacement requirements for the hydraulic pumps associated with the Ram Air Turbine system on these aircraft models. The document aims to ensure continued hydraulic power reliability and safety during flight.

What changed

This document introduces mandatory replacement procedures for the Ram Air Turbine hydraulic pumps on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft. It specifies the affected components and outlines the conditions under which the replacement must be performed. This is a new directive focusing on maintaining hydraulic system integrity.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it directly impacts the safety and operational reliability of the Airbus A330 and A340 fleets. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent hydraulic system failures that could compromise flight safety. Compliance ensures adherence to regulatory standards and reduces the risk of in-flight hydraulic power loss.

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