Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 – Certification Maintenance Requirements – Implementation
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0091, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0180
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What to do
Operators must accomplish all maintenance tasks specified in Airbus ALS Part 3 Revision 07 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 6 April 2020. They must revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and limitations. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus maintenance documentation or approved instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0067 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft models. It mandates compliance with the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 Revision 07, which includes certification maintenance requirements and updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance limits and tasks.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0067 supersedes the previous AD 2018-0180 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations as specified in Airbus ALS Part 3 Revision 07. It also includes newly certified A320 family models and requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly. The directive mandates compliance with updated thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the continued safety and airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements. Operators and maintenance organizations must incorporate these changes to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. It also streamlines compliance recording by allowing AMP revisions to demonstrate adherence to the AD requirements.
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