Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2010-0234
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their service life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals as detailed in the updated ALS. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within the prescribed time or before the next flight if no time is specified. Additionally, within 12 months from the effective date of 2023-07-28, operators must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate the new ALS tasks and limitations.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0140 is an amendment concerning the time limits and maintenance checks detailed in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 models. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section issued by Airbus Helicopters, which includes all service life limits and maintenance tasks necessary for continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all AS 332 L2 helicopters regardless of serial number.
What changed
EASA AD 2023-0140 introduces the requirement to comply with the latest Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Revision 010 dated 2022-03-30, replacing the previous maintenance instructions found in the Master Servicing Manual. It cancels the earlier AD 2010-0234 and requires operators to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits into their Aircraft Maintenance Programme. The directive also formalizes the segregation of airworthiness limitations from the servicing manual into a dedicated ALS document.
Why it matters
This directive ensures that operators and maintenance organizations adhere to the most current and approved maintenance tasks and life limits, which are critical for the safe operation of AS 332 L2 helicopters. Compliance prevents unsafe conditions that could arise from outdated maintenance practices or overlooked service life limits. It also streamlines regulatory oversight by consolidating airworthiness limitations into a single, approved document, facilitating easier compliance verification.
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