Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0177, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0087
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What to do
Operators of Leonardo AW189 helicopters must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals as per the applicable Airworthiness Limitations Section. They must revise the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these new requirements. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within the specified compliance times or before the next flight if no time is given.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0200 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Leonardo AW189 helicopters equipped with General Electric CT7-2E1 or SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the latest Leonardo AW189 Airworthiness Limitations Section documents. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules for critical components.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0200 supersedes the previous AD 2018-0087 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components on AW189 helicopters. It requires operators to comply with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section documents, Issue 22 for GE CT7-2E1 engines and Issue 4 for SAFRAN ANETO-1K engines, which include reduced thresholds and intervals for certain maintenance tasks.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance requirements that directly impact the safety and airworthiness of Leonardo AW189 helicopters. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure these new limitations and tasks are integrated into their maintenance programs to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could result in unsafe flight conditions and regulatory penalties.
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