Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2014-0059R1
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What to do
Operators of helicopters equipped with Makila 2A1 engines must remove components before exceeding new life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from 5 December 2022. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected per SAFRAN instructions before the next flight or within specified compliance times.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0224 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Makila 2A1 engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. This directive mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks specified in the SAFRAN Makila 2A1 Maintenance Manual Airworthiness Limitations Section Update 16. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing life limits and maintenance requirements for these engines.
What changed
EASA AD 2022-0224 introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for Makila 2A1 engines, replacing the requirements of the previous EASA AD 2014-0059R1. It consolidates repetitive inspections and maintenance tasks into the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section and requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly. The directive also cancels EASA AD 2014-0059R1 for these engines and aligns maintenance requirements with the latest SAFRAN documentation.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance procedures and life limits that directly impact engine safety and reliability. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid unsafe conditions and ensure regulatory adherence. The update streamlines compliance by integrating previous AD requirements into a single, current maintenance manual, reducing administrative burden and improving clarity.
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