Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2026-0156, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2017-0173
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What to do
Operators must perform all maintenance tasks specified in Airbus A380 ALS Part 3 Revision 06 at intervals not exceeding those defined in the document, starting from 08 May 2018. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus-approved procedures. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0098 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the airworthiness limitations related to Certification Maintenance Requirements as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Revision 06. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft.
What changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2017-0173 and introduces Airbus A380 ALS Part 3 Revision 06, which contains new and more restrictive maintenance tasks compared to the previous revision. It retains previous requirements but updates maintenance intervals and tasks to reflect the latest approved standards.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0098 is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to maintain the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A380 aircraft. Failure to adhere to the updated maintenance tasks could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. The directive also streamlines recording requirements by allowing AMP revisions to serve as proof of compliance.
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