Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0127, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2010-0234
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What to do
Operators of SA 330 J helicopters must replace components before exceeding service life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from 28 July 2023. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated airworthiness limitations. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight or as specified in the maintenance documentation.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0146 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the SA 330 J Maintenance Program – PUMA 330 J Airworthiness Limitations 5.99, Edition 2, Revision 7. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing mandatory maintenance and replacement schedules for critical components.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0146 introduces updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks for the SA 330 J helicopter, replacing the previous requirements defined in AD 2010-0234. It requires operators to follow the latest ALS document containing new and/or more restrictive tasks and service life limits. The directive cancels the earlier AD and mandates incorporation of these updates into the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme.
Why it matters
This directive is crucial for aviation professionals as it ensures the continued safe operation of SA 330 J helicopters by enforcing compliance with the latest maintenance and service life limitations. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and grounding of aircraft.
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