Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2021-0250R1, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2017-0228
- Replaces
- 2013-0201
- Replaces
- 2017-0044
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A330 aeroplanes must implement the maintenance tasks and life limit replacements specified in the Airbus A330 ALS Part 4 Revision 07 starting from the effective date of 2019-03-25. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of this date to incorporate these tasks and intervals. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0047 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 updated airworthiness limitations related to system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 07. The directive ensures continued safe operation by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limit replacements.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0047 replaces previous requirements from AD 2017-0228, AD 2013-0201, and AD 2017-0044 by incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals into the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme. It introduces updated airworthiness limitations published by Airbus in ALS Part 4 Revision 07, reflecting the latest safety standards for Airbus A330 aircraft.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures that maintenance programs remain aligned with the latest safety requirements, preventing unsafe conditions due to outdated or insufficient maintenance. Operators and maintenance organizations must update their maintenance schedules and procedures to comply with the new limitations, thereby maintaining regulatory compliance and aircraft airworthiness.
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