Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0125, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2020-0210
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 Revision 07 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 29 September 2021. They must also revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these tasks within 12 months of the effective date. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus maintenance documentation or approved instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0207 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2 Revision 07. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0207 supersedes the previous AD 2020-0210 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 Revision 07. It retains previous requirements while updating thresholds and intervals for damage tolerant airworthiness limitations. The directive also requires operators to revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly within 12 months.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation of Airbus A350 aircraft by mandating updated maintenance tasks that address potential structural damage tolerance issues. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these requirements to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe aircraft conditions and regulatory penalties.
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