EASA AD 2023-0200
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0200 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks specified in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 for Airbus A340 aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. It mandates compliance with the updated Certification Maintenance Requirements as detailed in Airbus A340 ALS Part 3 Revision 06. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and intervals.
What Changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2021-0249R1 and incorporates new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in the latest ALS Part 3 Revision 06. It also consolidates requirements from the previous AD 2013-0251 related to repetitive operational tests of the spoiler servo-control hydraulic locking function. The directive requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme to reflect these changes within 12 months of the effective date.
Why It Matters
The directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation of Airbus A340 aircraft by mandating updated maintenance tasks that address potential unsafe conditions. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid regulatory violations and maintain aircraft airworthiness. The consolidation of previous AD requirements simplifies compliance tracking and reduces the risk of oversight.
What To Do
Operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A340 ALS Part 3 Revision 06 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 1 December 2023. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, the Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised to incorporate the updated tasks within 12 months of the effective date.
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