EASA AD 2020-0155
Communications / Cabin Systems — Removable Display Unit and Display Docking Station Attachment Interface — Operational Restriction / Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units and display docking stations installed on Airbus A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft. The directive applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and affected part numbers of display docking stations used in zones where baby bassinets or cabin attendant seats are installed. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent detachment of removable display units that could cause injury to occupants.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0155 introduces new operational restrictions and inspection requirements for affected removable display units and their docking stations on certain Airbus aircraft models. It requires marking attachment points as inoperative or removing the display units within 14 days of the effective date, followed by a one-time inspection within specified flight hour or calendar time limits. Corrective actions must be taken if discrepancies are found, and operational restrictions can be lifted after successful inspection or repair.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk involving the potential detachment of removable display units in the cabin, which could injure passengers or crew. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance. The directive also impacts operational procedures by imposing temporary restrictions until inspections and any necessary repairs are completed.
What To Do
Operators of affected Airbus A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft must either mark baby bassinet attachment points or cabin attendant seats as inoperative or remove the removable display units within 14 days of 21 July 2020. A one-time inspection of the affected parts must be completed within 750 flight hours or 2 months for A320/A321, and 1,000 flight hours or 2 months for A330/A350, whichever occurs later. Any discrepancies found during inspection must be corrected before the next flight, after which operational restrictions can be removed and display units reinstalled.
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