EASA AD 2021-0108
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2022-0091
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0108 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and certification maintenance requirements as defined in Airbus ALS Part 3 Variation 7.3. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0108 introduces more restrictive certification maintenance requirement tasks compared to the previous ALS Part 3 Revision 07. It requires operators to incorporate the new Variation 7.3 into their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme and to comply with updated thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks. This AD does not supersede but complements the earlier EASA AD 2020-0067.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it mandates updated maintenance tasks that are essential to prevent unsafe conditions on Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must revise their maintenance programs to remain compliant with EU regulations and ensure aircraft safety. Failure to comply could result in grounding or unsafe operation of affected aircraft.
What To Do
Affected operators must accomplish the certification maintenance tasks specified in Airbus ALS Part 3 Variation 7.3 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from the effective date of 2021-05-04. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the effective date to incorporate the new limitations and tasks.
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