EASA AD 2019-0263
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0132
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0263 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Limitation Manual (ALM) Revision 1, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance requirements specific to the SAAB 2000 aircraft.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0263 introduces the incorporation of SAAB 2000 ALM Revision 1, which adds safe life tables, revised life limitations for main landing gear parts, and corrosion prevention tasks. These changes include new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits compared to the previous ALM version. Operators must update their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) to reflect these changes within 12 months of the directive's effective date.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits that are essential for the safe operation of SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions due to overlooked structural or component life limitations. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure their maintenance programs reflect these changes to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft safety.
What To Do
Operators of SAAB 2000 aeroplanes must replace components before exceeding new life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals as per ALM Revision 1 starting from 5 November 2019. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these changes within 12 months after the effective date. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected according to SAAB maintenance documentation before the next flight or within specified compliance times.
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