Equipment / Furnishings — Galley / Container End Stop — Replacement
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2022-0026
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What to do
Operators must modify and re-identify affected galleys according to specified Airbus and SAFRAN service bulletins within defined compliance times, which range from 12 months after previous AD effective dates up to 54 months for certain groups. For galleys with unidentified modifications, contacting the galley manufacturer for instructions is required. Compliance with these modifications is mandatory to continue operation of affected aircraft.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0029 is issued for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes equipped with certain affected galleys or stowage units. The directive addresses the replacement and modification of galley/container end stops and waste compartment doors to prevent potential failures that could lead to container detachment or release of waste bins during critical flight phases. This AD applies to various galley part numbers and serial numbers identified in the Aircraft Inspection Report.
What changed
EASA AD 2023-0029 supersedes previous directives and expands the applicability to include additional aeroplanes and galley modifications, including those modified by non-Airbus approved modifications. It extends compliance times for certain groups of aeroplanes and introduces updated service bulletin revisions for modification and re-identification of affected galleys. The AD retains prior requirements while adjusting affected populations and compliance deadlines.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the structural integrity and safety of galley installations, preventing potential in-flight failures that could cause injury or damage during rejected take-offs or emergency landings. Operators and maintenance teams must comply to maintain airworthiness and regulatory compliance, avoiding operational disruptions and safety risks associated with galley component failures.
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