Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Certification Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 3 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0126, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators and owners must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks before exceeding specified thresholds and within defined intervals as per the Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 Revision 05 and variation 5.3 starting from 12 December 2019. They must revise the 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.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0288 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 05 and variation 5.3, which include certification maintenance requirements essential for continued airworthiness.
What changed
This directive supersedes previous EASA ADs 2018-0004 and 2018-0179 by introducing new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and reduced thresholds or intervals as defined in the latest Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 Revision 05 and variation 5.3. It retains previous requirements while updating the maintenance program to reflect the latest approved instructions.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0288 is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A350 aircraft. Failure to perform the updated maintenance tasks within specified intervals could lead to unsafe conditions, regulatory non-compliance, and potential operational disruptions.
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