EASA AD 2019-0072
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0216
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0072 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 07, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by requiring updated maintenance tasks and intervals.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0072 supersedes the previous AD 2018-0097 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks as defined in the latest Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Revision 07. It retains previous requirements while updating the maintenance program to reflect the latest approved airworthiness limitations. Operators must now comply with these revised tasks and intervals to maintain safety standards.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures that Airbus A380 operators and maintenance organizations follow the most current and stringent maintenance requirements to prevent unsafe conditions. Compliance helps maintain aircraft safety, regulatory conformity, and operational reliability. It also streamlines record-keeping by allowing AMP revisions to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft must accomplish all maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Revision 07 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 11 April 2019. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
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