Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0213, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0034
- Replaces
- 2020-0190
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What to do
Operators must replace life-limited parts before exceeding the specified limits as per the ALS starting from 1 December 2021. Additionally, within 12 months of that date, they must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate the updated limitations. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory unless previously accomplished under earlier ALS revisions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0246R1 is an updated directive addressing the safe life airworthiness limitations for Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Revision 11, to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A330 models.
What changed
This revision supersedes previous directives by incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits introduced in the latest Airbus A330 ALS Part 1 Revision 11. It also clarifies that later approved variations of the ALS are acceptable for compliance. The directive consolidates and replaces requirements from EASA AD 2018-0034 and AD 2020-0190.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to maintain the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A330 aircraft by enforcing updated life limits and maintenance tasks. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. It ensures that maintenance programs reflect the latest manufacturer-approved limitations, reducing risk of structural or component failure.
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