Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0106, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Variation 9.1 from 5 July 2021. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to include these tasks and associated intervals. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0147 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 9.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0147 introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks through Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Variation 9.1, which updates the damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. This AD requires operators to incorporate these updated tasks and intervals into their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme. It does not supersede the previous AD 2020-0232 but adds additional requirements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance tasks that address potential unsafe conditions on Airbus A380 aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure these new tasks are integrated to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft safety. Failure to comply could result in unsafe conditions and regulatory violations.
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