EASA AD 2024-0015
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — ALS Part 4 — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0015 is an amendment addressing the maintenance requirements for Airbus A340 series aeroplanes, including models A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642, and A340-643. This directive updates the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements as defined in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 8. It mandates compliance with revised maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.
What Changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2021-0251R1 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as published in Airbus A340 ALS Part 4 Revision 8. It retains previous requirements but updates thresholds and intervals for maintenance actions to reflect the latest safety standards. Operators must now follow the updated ALS to maintain compliance.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0015 is critical for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A340 aircraft. It ensures that operators and maintenance organizations perform all necessary maintenance tasks within specified intervals, preventing unsafe conditions caused by overdue maintenance or life-limited part exceedances. This directive helps streamline regulatory compliance and supports safe aircraft operation.
What To Do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within the specified thresholds and intervals from the effective date of 2024-01-24. 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 within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated ALS Part 4 requirements.
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