Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0082, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0056
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes must replace components before exceeding life limits specified in the updated ALS and revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the directive's effective date. Compliance with the new and more restrictive maintenance tasks must be ensured as per the ALS Part 1 Revision 07. Documentation of compliance through AMP revision is sufficient for ongoing AD compliance demonstration.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0080 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to adhere to new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0080 supersedes the previous AD 2019-0056 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for Airbus A320 family aircraft. It incorporates the updated ALS Part 1 Revision 07, which includes clarifications and tasks for newly certified A320 family models. The directive requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation and continued airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft by enforcing compliance with the latest maintenance limitations. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must integrate these updated tasks to prevent unsafe conditions and avoid regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could result in unsafe aircraft conditions and regulatory penalties.
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