EASA AD 2023-0004
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2024-0005
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Variation 8.1, which contains damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items necessary for continued safe operation of these aircraft models.
What Changed
This directive introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks as specified in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 Variation 8.1, which supersede some instructions from the previous ALS Revision 08. It requires operators to incorporate these updated tasks and intervals into their maintenance programs to ensure compliance with the latest safety standards.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0004 is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to maintain the continuing airworthiness of Airbus A350 aircraft. Failure to implement these updated damage tolerant maintenance tasks could lead to unsafe conditions, potentially compromising aircraft safety and regulatory compliance.
What To Do
Operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks from the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 Variation 8.1 within the specified thresholds and intervals starting from 20 January 2023. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the effective date to include these new tasks and intervals.
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