Airworthiness DirectiveSupersededEASA AD 2018-0087

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitation Section – Amendment / Implementation

Superseded. Comply with 2021-0200, which replaces this document.

Published: Apr 18, 2018
Effective: May 2, 2018
Deadline: May 2, 2019

Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189

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What to do

Operators of Leonardo AW189 helicopters must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks as specified in the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section starting from 2 May 2018. Within 12 months of this effective date, they must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to include the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within specified compliance times or before the next flight if no time is specified.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0087 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Leonardo AW189 helicopters. It mandates compliance with the updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks specified in the Leonardo AW189 Maintenance Manual, Document 89-A-AMPI-00-P, Chapter IV, issue 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.

What changed

This directive introduces updated and more restrictive airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks compared to previous versions of the Leonardo AW189 Maintenance Manual. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals. Additionally, it mandates revising the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to incorporate these updated requirements.

Why it matters

Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0087 is essential for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Leonardo AW189 helicopters. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to the updated maintenance tasks and life limits to prevent unsafe conditions. Failure to comply could result in regulatory violations and increased risk of component failure or unsafe operation.

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