Flight Controls — Active Technology Load Alleviating System — Deactivation / Modification ; Airplane Flight Manual Supplement — Amendment
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What to do
Affected operators and maintenance teams should review the updated Airplane Flight Manual Supplement and implement the specified modifications or deactivation procedures for the ATLAS system as outlined in the amendment. They must ensure that all flight crews are trained on the revised operational procedures. Compliance with the amendment should be integrated into maintenance and operational practices promptly.
Summary
The document titled 'Flight Controls — Active Technology Load Alleviating System — Deactivation / Modification ; Airplane Flight Manual Supplement — Amendment' is an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) amendment issued for the CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS Ltd. and TEXTRON AVIATION INC. CitationJet model 525 aircraft. It addresses modifications related to the deactivation or alteration of the Active Technology Load Alleviating System (ATLAS) flight control system. This amendment includes updates to the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement to reflect these changes.
What changed
This amendment introduces changes to the flight control system by deactivating or modifying the Active Technology Load Alleviating System on the CitationJet 525 aircraft. It updates the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement to incorporate new procedures and limitations associated with these modifications. The changes ensure that operators have the correct operational guidance following the system alteration.
Why it matters
This amendment is important for aviation professionals because it affects the handling characteristics and operational procedures of the CitationJet 525 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must understand the implications of deactivating or modifying the ATLAS system to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. Accurate flight manual information is essential for pilots to operate the aircraft safely under the new configuration.
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