EASA AD 2020-0211
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0208
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0211 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as specified in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 05 issue 2. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components on these aircraft models.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0211 supersedes the previous AD 2017-0030 and expands applicability to include Airbus A350-1041 aeroplanes. It introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations as defined in the latest Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 Revision 05 issue 2. The directive requires operators to update their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these changes within 12 months of the effective date.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it mandates updated maintenance requirements that are essential for the safe operation of Airbus A350 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent unsafe conditions caused by failure to perform required maintenance tasks or replacement of life-limited parts. Compliance ensures regulatory adherence and continued airworthiness under EU regulations.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals as per the Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 Revision 05 issue 2. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to include these tasks and limitations within 12 months of the effective date, which is 19 October 2020. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
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