Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0013, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0034
- Replaces
- 2020-0190
- Replaces
- 2021-0247
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What to do
Operators must replace life-limited components before exceeding the limits specified in the ALS starting from 1 December 2021. They must also revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months after 1 December 2021 to incorporate the updated ALS limitations. Compliance can be demonstrated by updating the AMP without needing to record individual task accomplishments separately.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0247R1 is an amendment concerning Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -542, -642, and -643. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Revision 11. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring replacement of life-limited parts and revision of the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).
What changed
EASA AD 2021-0247R1 revises the previous AD 2021-0247 by incorporating new and more restrictive tasks introduced in the latest Airbus A340 ALS Part 1 Revision 11. It supersedes earlier requirements from AD 2018-0034 and AD 2020-0190 by consolidating and updating life limits and maintenance tasks. The revision also allows compliance using later approved ALS variations.
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 A340 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure their maintenance programs reflect these changes to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft safety. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
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