Airworthiness DirectiveSupersededEASA AD 2020-0036R1

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Implementation

Superseded. Comply with 2022-0085, which replaces this document.

Published: Jun 24, 2020
Effective: Jul 1, 2020
Deadline: Mar 11, 2021
Replaces: 2020-0036
Replaces: 2018-R0288

Airbus A318

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What to do

Operators must accomplish all maintenance tasks specified in the ALS Part 2 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 11 March 2020. They must revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of that date to incorporate these tasks and associated limits. Any discrepancies found during maintenance require corrective actions before the next flight, and approved alternative compliance methods may be requested from EASA if justified.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0036R1 is an updated regulatory requirement issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, which includes damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items essential for continued airworthiness. This directive ensures operators maintain the structural integrity of these aircraft by following specified maintenance tasks and intervals.

What changed

This revision of EASA AD 2020-0036 updates the previous directive by incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in the latest ALS Part 2 Revision 08, including tasks for newly certified A320 family models. It also recognizes credit for certain previously approved Alternative Methods of Compliance and updates compliance requirements accordingly. The directive supersedes earlier ADs to consolidate and clarify maintenance obligations.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it enforces mandatory maintenance tasks that prevent unsafe conditions related to structural damage tolerance on Airbus A320 family aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to these updated requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain aircraft airworthiness. Failure to comply could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.

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