EASA AD 2019-0056
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0080
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0056 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items specified in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 06 issue 2. The directive ensures that operators comply with updated maintenance and replacement requirements for life-limited components to maintain continued airworthiness.
What Changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2017-0215 and introduces updated life limits for several components based on new model certifications and in-service findings. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding the new life limits and to revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP) accordingly. The directive incorporates the latest Airbus ALS Part 1 Revision 06 issue 2 for compliance.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0056 is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the continued safety and airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft. It impacts maintenance organizations and operators by mandating updated maintenance tasks and replacement schedules, reducing the risk of unsafe conditions due to component failures. Proper adherence also ensures regulatory compliance under EU aviation safety regulations.
What To Do
Operators must replace affected components before exceeding the updated life limits specified in the Airbus ALS Part 1 Revision 06 issue 2 starting from 2 April 2019. Within 12 months of the effective date, operators must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programmes to incorporate the updated limitations. Maintaining records of AMP revisions is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with this directive.
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