EASA AD 2019-0271
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements /Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0271 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations Sections as specified by 328 Support Services GmbH. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits for components on all Dornier 328-300 aircraft.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0271 introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes, replacing previous requirements from AD 2006-0197 and AD 2010-0054. It consolidates and updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section and Certification Maintenance Requirements to reflect the latest approved revisions. Operators must now comply with these updated tasks and intervals as specified in the latest approved maintenance documents.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation and continued airworthiness of Dornier 328-300 aircraft by enforcing compliance with mandatory maintenance tasks and component life limits. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could result in unsafe aircraft conditions and regulatory penalties.
What To Do
Affected operators must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated limitations, tasks, and intervals from the Airworthiness Limitations Section. They must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds. Any discrepancies found during inspections must be corrected within the specified compliance times or before the next flight if no time is given.
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