Fuselage — Belly Fairing Torsion Box — Modification
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0222
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A380 aeroplanes must modify the belly fairing torsion box within 147 months from the aircraft's date of manufacture, following the instructions in Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8153 Revision 01 or the original issue. Modifications completed before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the original service bulletin are acceptable. Stakeholders should also consider alternative methods of compliance if approved by EASA.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0100 is an official regulatory document addressing the modification of the belly fairing torsion box on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It applies to specific manufacturer serial numbers and mandates changes to improve the structural integrity of affected parts. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8153.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0100 supersedes the previous AD 2019-0222 and expands the applicability to include additional manufacturer serial numbers of Airbus A380 aircraft. It retains the original modification requirements but extends the scope to cover more affected aeroplanes. The directive also updates the reference to Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8153 Revision 01 for compliance.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses reported cracks in the belly fairing torsion box, which could lead to in-flight loss of parts and reduced aircraft control. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure timely modifications to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could result in operational restrictions or safety risks.
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