Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations Items – ALS Part 1 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0214, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2021-0247R1
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A340 models must replace components before exceeding the new life limits specified in the updated ALS and revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme to include these changes within 12 months from 24 January 2024. If the AMP already includes previous ALS revisions, operators must incorporate the new or more restrictive tasks within the specified compliance times. Documentation of individual task accomplishment is not required once the AMP is revised accordingly.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0013 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated safe life airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 Revision 12. This directive ensures the continued airworthiness of these aircraft by enforcing maintenance and replacement tasks based on the latest approved limitations.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0013 supersedes the previous AD 2021-0247R1 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components as defined in Airbus A340 ALS Part 1 Revision 12. It requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these revised limitations within 12 months of the effective date. The directive retains prior requirements but updates thresholds and intervals to enhance safety.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance tasks and component replacement schedules to prevent unsafe conditions caused by exceeding life limits. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and regulatory approval. Failure to comply could result in unsafe operations and regulatory penalties.
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