EASA AD 2023-0145
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0145 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C models. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section issued by Airbus Helicopters, which contains mandatory maintenance tasks and service life limits to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopters.
What Changed
This directive replaces the previous maintenance requirements defined in EASA AD 2010-0234 by introducing the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) issued in 2022. It requires operators to follow new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest ALS revision. The directive also cancels the earlier AD 2010-0234 for the AS 332 C helicopter.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0145 is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to maintain the safety and airworthiness of AS 332 C helicopters. Failure to comply with the updated maintenance tasks and life limits could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. The directive ensures that maintenance programs are aligned with the latest manufacturer-approved limitations and tasks, supporting regulatory adherence and operational safety.
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. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the directive's effective date to incorporate the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected within the specified compliance times or before the next flight if no time is stated.
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