EASA AD 2020-0162: Pneumatic – Pylon / Wing Interface Bleed Duct and Fuel Pipe – Inspection | RegNotify

Airworthiness DirectiveSupersededEASA AD 2020-0162

Pneumatic – Pylon / Wing Interface Bleed Duct and Fuel Pipe – Inspection

Superseded. Comply with 2020-0286, which replaces this document.

Published: Jul 21, 2020
Effective: Aug 4, 2020
Deadline: Aug 4, 2020

Airbus A380

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What to do

Operators of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 must perform a one-time inspection of the bleed duct and fuel pipe at the pylon/wing interface within 50 flight cycles or 400 flight hours from 4 August 2020. Any discrepancies found must be corrected before the next flight. Inspection results, including no findings, must be reported to Airbus within 30 days after inspection.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0162 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It addresses a safety issue involving the bleed duct and fuel pipe at the pylon/wing interface, where a bracket weld failure could cause contact between these components. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to prevent potential fire hazards.

What changed

This directive introduces a one-time inspection requirement of the affected bleed duct and fuel pipe area on Airbus A380 aircraft. It requires operators to inspect within 50 flight cycles or 400 flight hours and to perform corrective actions if discrepancies are found. Additionally, it mandates reporting inspection results to Airbus.

Why it matters

This airworthiness directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a potential ignition source caused by mechanical failure that could lead to uncontrolled fire. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A380 fleets. Maintenance and compliance teams must prioritize inspections to avoid operational disruptions and regulatory penalties.

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