Fuselage – Frame 99 to 104 Shear Tie and Mouse Holes – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2023-0112, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators must perform the specified maintenance tasks within the thresholds and intervals defined in the Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Variation 10.1 starting from 9 February 2023. Any discrepancies found during inspections must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus maintenance documentation or approved instructions. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to include these new tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0024 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates inspections of the fuselage frame 99 to 104 shear ties and mouse holes as specified in the Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Revision 10 Variation 10.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring updated maintenance tasks for these aircraft models.
What changed
EASA AD 2023-0024 introduces new detailed inspections of the shear ties and mouse holes at fuselage frames 99 to 104, replacing previous tasks 535100-00001-01A and 535100-00001-02A. It requires operators to incorporate the updated maintenance tasks and intervals from the latest Airbus ALS Part 2 Variation 10.1. This AD does not supersede the previous AD 2022-0106 but adds new inspection requirements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to prevent unsafe conditions related to structural integrity of the Airbus A380 fuselage. Operators and maintenance organizations must update their maintenance programs to include these new inspections to ensure compliance and aircraft safety. Failure to comply could lead to undetected structural issues, potentially compromising flight safety.
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