EASA AD 2022-0195
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0195 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A310 series, including models A310-203, A310-203C, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 related to System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, mandating compliance with Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 03 Variation 3.2. It ensures continued airworthiness by requiring specific maintenance tasks and life-limited part replacements.
What Changed
This amendment introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations, including timely replacement of certain Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuators (THSA), as defined in the Variation 3.2 of the Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 SEMR. It updates previous requirements from AD 2017-0202 and AD 2020-0267 without superseding them and cancels AD 2015-0081 for A310 aeroplanes. The directive requires operators to incorporate these changes into their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme.
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 A310 aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure adherence to these new requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.
What To Do
Affected operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals as per the Variation 3.2. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, using Airbus-approved instructions if necessary. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these new requirements.
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