Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0012, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2021-0262
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What to do
Affected operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 Revision 05 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 27 September 2022. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, operators must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Program within 12 months after the effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0188 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 05. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new and more restrictive maintenance tasks.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0188 supersedes the previous AD 2021-0262 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals as defined in Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 Revision 05. It retains the previous requirements while updating the approved maintenance program to incorporate these changes. The directive also clarifies compliance times and corrective actions for discrepancies found during maintenance.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the structural integrity and safety of Airbus A340 aircraft through mandatory maintenance updates. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these updated tasks to prevent unsafe conditions that could arise from fatigue or damage. Failure to comply may result in grounding of aircraft or regulatory penalties, impacting operational continuity and safety.
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