EASA AD 2019-FATA-01020A-09
SUPERSEDED BY FATA AD 2021-FATA-01020A-07
Summary
Airworthiness Directive 2019-FATA-01020A-09 issued by the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation applies to RRJ-95 aircraft manufactured in the Russian Federation. This directive extends the validity of the previous Airworthiness Directive 2019-FATA-01020F-05 to continue mandatory inspections and corrective actions related to cracks detected in the slat hinge plates of RRJ-95 aircraft. The directive mandates ongoing inspections and replacements to ensure continued airworthiness.
What Changed
This directive extends the period of validity of Airworthiness Directive 2019-FATA-01020F-05 until further notice, maintaining the requirement for detailed weekly inspections of the slat hinge plates on RRJ-95 aircraft. It continues the enforcement of mandatory corrective actions to detect and address cracks in the slat hinge plates, ensuring no operation of affected aircraft without compliance.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations of RRJ-95 aircraft to prevent structural failures caused by cracks in the slat hinge plates. Compliance ensures the safety and airworthiness of the fleet, avoiding potential in-flight failures and regulatory penalties. It also provides clear guidance on inspection intervals and corrective measures, facilitating effective maintenance planning and reporting.
What To Do
Operators must continue performing detailed weekly inspections of slat sections 1 through 4 on both left and right outer wings as per the specified Aircraft Maintenance Manual tasks. If cracks are detected, immediate replacement of the affected slat sections is required following the prescribed procedures. All inspection and repair results must be reported to the SCAC Operational Situation Center at customercare@scac.ru. Compliance must be maintained until further notice as per the extended directive.
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