Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Implementation
Superseded. Comply with 2021-0261, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0068
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A330 aeroplanes must accomplish all maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A330 ALS Part 2 Revision 03 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from the effective date of 2019-04-03. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these tasks within 12 months of the effective date. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus maintenance documentation or approved instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0059 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 the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Revision 03, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items critical for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain updated maintenance programs aligned with the latest safety requirements.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0059 supersedes the previous AD 2018-0068 and introduces the Airbus A330 ALS Part 2 Revision 03, which contains new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and thresholds. It retains the requirements of the previous AD but updates the maintenance program to reflect the latest damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This change requires operators to incorporate these updated tasks into their approved maintenance programs within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
This directive is crucial for aviation professionals because it mandates updated maintenance tasks that address potential unsafe conditions related to damage tolerance on Airbus A330 aircraft. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and operational safety, preventing possible structural failures. For operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams, adhering to these updated requirements is essential to meet regulatory obligations and maintain aircraft certification.
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