Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 / Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0010, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A310 aeroplanes must comply with the reduced LOV specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 3.5 starting from 1 December 2021. Additionally, within 12 months of the effective date, they must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate the updated LOV. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory unless previously accomplished.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0257 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all certified models and serial numbers of Airbus A310 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations related to structural maintenance to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of these aircraft.
What changed
This directive introduces a reduced Limit Of Validity (LOV) for the Airbus A310 airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 3.5. It requires operators to comply with this updated LOV, which reflects the latest engineering data to prevent widespread fatigue damage. The directive does not supersede previous ADs but adds new requirements for LOV compliance and AMP revision.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures the structural integrity and safety of Airbus A310 aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance limits. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must integrate these changes to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe operation and regulatory penalties.
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