EASA AD 2021-0081
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0081 is an amendment concerning the Irkut Corporation JSC RRJ-95B aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) related to time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the RRJ-95B aircraft and mandates compliance with the latest maintenance manual revisions.
What Changed
EASA AD 2021-0081 supersedes the previous AD 2020-0047 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest revision of the Irkut RRJ-95B Maintenance Manual ALS. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding updated life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within revised thresholds and intervals.
Why It Matters
This AD is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation of RRJ-95B aeroplanes by enforcing updated mandatory maintenance requirements. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these changes to prevent unsafe conditions and maintain regulatory compliance under EU regulations.
What To Do
Operators must comply with the updated ALS tasks and life limits from 1 April 2021, replacing components before life limits are exceeded and performing maintenance within specified intervals. Within 12 months of the effective date, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised to incorporate the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Irkut-approved instructions.
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