EASA AD 2021-0201
Fuel — Master Minimum Equipment List — Fuel Pumps — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0201 is an amendment addressing fuel pump issues on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 75900 or 76292 or those that have incorporated Airbus Service Bulletin A380-28-8050. The directive mandates updates to the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) related to fuel pumps to mitigate risks associated with corrosion in fuel pipe connectors.
What Changed
This directive introduces an update to the Airbus A380 MMEL, imposing temporary restrictions on specific fuel pump items to address corrosion-related fuel leaks. It requires operators to amend their Minimum Equipment List (MEL) accordingly and allows removal of these restrictions after completing a specified modification per Airbus Service Bulletin A380-28-8050 Revision 02.
Why It Matters
The corrosion found on fuel pipe connectors can lead to fuel leaks and potential fuel starvation, which may reduce aircraft control. Compliance with this directive ensures continued airworthiness and operational safety of affected Airbus A380 aircraft. Operators and maintenance teams must implement the MMEL changes and monitor fuel pump conditions to prevent unsafe flight conditions.
What To Do
Operators must amend their MEL within three months of the directive's effective date by incorporating the updated MMEL fuel pump items and inform relevant flight and maintenance personnel. After completing the Airbus Service Bulletin A380-28-8050 Revision 02 modification, operators can remove the dispatch restrictions from their MEL. Ongoing compliance and communication with crews are essential to maintain safety.
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