EASA AD 2019-0049
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0248
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0049 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-343. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Revision 06. It ensures operators maintain the continuing airworthiness of these aircraft by following the approved maintenance program.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0049 replaces the previous requirements from AD 2016-0066 by introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals as defined in the latest Airbus A330 ALS Part 3 Revision 06. It requires operators to update their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these changes within 12 months of the effective date.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it updates the mandatory maintenance tasks to prevent unsafe conditions on Airbus A330 aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure adherence to the revised maintenance schedules to maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could result in unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus A330 aeroplanes must accomplish all maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A330 ALS Part 3 Revision 06 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 25 March 2019. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to include these updated tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus maintenance documentation or approved instructions.
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