Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – ALS Part 4 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0127, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aircraft must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals as per the updated ALS Part 4 Revision 6. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date, 29 September 2021, to incorporate these new requirements. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0208 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance requirements and life limits as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 6 and Variation 6.1. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing system equipment maintenance tasks and replacement of life-limited parts.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0208 supersedes previous directives 2020-0211 and 2021-0026 by introducing new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 Revision 6 and Variation 6.1. It retains prior requirements while updating the approved maintenance program with the latest Airbus instructions. This AD requires operators to revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly within 12 months.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits to prevent unsafe conditions on Airbus A350 aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure adherence to these revised requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
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