Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Implementation
Superseded. Comply with 2020-0232, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0072
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What to do
Operators must accomplish all maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Revision 08 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 16 September 2019. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight using Airbus-approved instructions. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0216 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 08, 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
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2019-0072 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals as defined in the latest Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Revision 08. It retains previous requirements while incorporating updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items to address potential unsafe conditions.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0216 is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to maintain the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A380 aircraft. Failure to perform the updated maintenance tasks could lead to unsafe conditions, impacting operational safety and regulatory compliance. The directive also streamlines record-keeping by allowing AMP revisions to demonstrate compliance.
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