Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – ALS Part 2 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0204, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 Revision 09 and its variations within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 19 January 2024. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate these tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0005 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items as specified in Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 09 and its subsequent variations. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and inspections critical to aircraft safety.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0005 supersedes previous directives 2022-0125 and 2023-0004, incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in the latest Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 Revision 09 and Variations 9.1 and 9.2. It retains prior requirements while updating thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks to reflect the latest safety standards.
Why it matters
This directive is crucial for operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams as it mandates updated maintenance tasks that prevent unsafe conditions related to damage tolerance on Airbus A350 aircraft. Failure to comply could compromise aircraft safety and regulatory compliance, potentially grounding aircraft or leading to enforcement actions. It ensures that maintenance programs remain aligned with the latest manufacturer and regulatory safety requirements.
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