Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Implementation
Superseded. Comply with 2019-0059, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A330 aeroplanes must comply with all maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A330 ALS Part 2 Revision 02 starting from the effective date of 2018-04-09. They must revise their approved aircraft maintenance program within 12 months of this date to incorporate these tasks and associated intervals. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, and if necessary, Airbus should be contacted for approved corrective instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0068 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Revision 02, which covers damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring specific maintenance tasks and inspections.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0068 replaces previous requirements from AD 2016-0152 for Airbus A330 aeroplanes by introducing the updated Airbus A330 ALS Part 2 Revision 02. This revision includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals that must be incorporated into the aircraft maintenance program. The directive removes A330 aeroplanes from the applicability of AD 2016-0152 and consolidates the updated maintenance requirements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it mandates updated maintenance tasks that address damage tolerance and airworthiness limitations, reducing the risk of unsafe conditions. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure their maintenance programs reflect these changes to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft safety. Failure to comply could result in grounding or unsafe operation of affected Airbus A330 aircraft.
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