EASA AD 2020-0047
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0081
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0047 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all serial numbers of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Sukhoi RRJ-95B Maintenance Manual, Chapter 04, Issue 01, Revision 03. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance intervals for critical components.
What Changed
EASA AD 2020-0047 supersedes previous directives 2017-0126-E and 2018-0020, incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits introduced in the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding life limits and to perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals. The directive also mandates revising the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to include these updated requirements.
Why It Matters
This directive is crucial for aviation professionals as it addresses potential unsafe conditions related to the horizontal stabilizer rear spar structure and other critical components on RRJ-95B aeroplanes. Compliance ensures the structural integrity and safety of the aircraft, preventing failures that could compromise flight safety. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to meet these mandatory requirements and avoid regulatory violations.
What To Do
Operators of RRJ-95B aeroplanes must accomplish all maintenance tasks and component replacements as specified in the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section starting from the effective date. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these tasks and limitations. Any discrepancies found during inspections must be corrected before the next flight, following Sukhoi maintenance documentation or approved alternative instructions.
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