Communications / Cabin Systems — Removable Display Unit and Display Docking Station Attachment Interface — Operational Restriction / Inspection
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What to do
Operators must, within 14 days of 2021-06-11, either mark baby bassinet attachment points or cabin attendant seats as inoperative or remove the affected RDUs and DDSs. A one-time inspection of these parts must be completed within 500 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date, whichever is later. Any discrepancies found during inspection must be corrected before further flight, and operational restrictions can be lifted once inspections pass or corrections are made. Reinstallation of removed parts is allowed only after passing inspection or corrective action.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0133 is an airworthiness directive addressing operational restrictions and inspection requirements for removable display units (RDU) and display docking stations (DDS) installed on certain Airbus A330-202, A330-203, A340-313, and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The directive targets specific affected parts identified by part numbers and applies to aircraft with Supplemental Type Certificates issued to Société Air France S.A. It aims to ensure continued airworthiness by preventing detachment of RDUs that could cause injury.
What changed
This new directive introduces operational restrictions requiring either marking baby bassinet attachment points or cabin attendant seats as inoperative or removal of affected parts within 14 days of the effective date. It mandates a one-time inspection of the affected parts within 500 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date, followed by corrective actions if discrepancies are found. The directive also allows reinstallation of inspected and cleared parts and provides credit for prior inspections done per specified Air France Alert Service Bulletins.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a safety risk involving the detachment of removable display units in the cabin, which could lead to passenger or crew injury. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply promptly to avoid operational disruptions and ensure passenger safety. Compliance teams need to track affected aircraft and parts to meet inspection and corrective action deadlines, maintaining regulatory compliance and airworthiness.
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