Airworthiness DirectiveSupersededEASA AD 2020-0034

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Implementation

Superseded. Comply with 2022-0102, which replaces this document.

Published: Feb 25, 2020
Effective: Mar 10, 2020
Deadline: Mar 10, 2021
Replaces: 2017-0170

Airbus A318

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What to do

Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals as per ALS Part 4 Revision 07. They must revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these tasks and limits. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0034 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4 Revision 07, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement intervals.

What changed

EASA AD 2020-0034 supersedes the previous AD 2017-0170 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as defined in ALS Part 4 Revision 07. It also incorporates new Airbus A320 family models certified since the last revision and clarifications provided in ALS Part 4 Revision 07 issue 02. The directive requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals to maintain the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft. Compliance with the updated maintenance tasks and life limits prevents unsafe conditions caused by component failures. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure their maintenance programs reflect these changes to meet regulatory requirements and avoid operational disruptions.

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