Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Time Limits Manual / Maintenance Programme – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0210, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0058R1
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What to do
Affected operators must replace engine components before exceeding updated life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals as per the revised Time Limits Manual. They must also ensure that Direct Accumulation Counting data files match those specified in the manual, unless flight cycles are used instead. The approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these changes.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0241 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 series engines, including models Trent 1000U0-A2 through Trent 1000-L2. This directive mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Time Limits Manual Revision 20 dated 01 August 2020. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow revised maintenance programs and replacement schedules for critical engine parts.
What changed
EASA AD 2020-0241 supersedes the previous AD 2019-0058R1 and introduces updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance instructions for Trent 1000 engines. The directive incorporates new or more restrictive maintenance tasks, reduced life limits for certain critical parts, and updates to Direct Accumulation Counting data files. These changes are reflected in the latest revision of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Time Limits Manual.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the safe operation and continued airworthiness of aircraft powered by Trent 1000 engines. Compliance prevents unsafe conditions caused by exceeding life limits or missing maintenance tasks. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to align with the latest requirements to avoid regulatory violations and potential safety risks.
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