Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2019-0072, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2016-0253
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What to do
Operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks within the thresholds and intervals specified in Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Revision 06 and variation 6.1 starting from the effective date. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Program must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0097 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Revision 06 and variation 6.1, which contain damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and corrective actions as specified in the ALS.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0097 supersedes the previous AD 2016-0253 and introduces the updated Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Revision 06 and variation 6.1. These revisions include new and more restrictive maintenance requirements for damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. The directive retains previous requirements while mandating compliance with the latest ALS revisions.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to ensure the structural integrity and safety of Airbus A380 aircraft. Compliance with the updated ALS maintenance tasks prevents unsafe conditions caused by damage tolerance issues. It also aligns maintenance programs with the latest manufacturer-approved standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and continued airworthiness.
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