Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 – System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0032, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2022-0102
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within the specified thresholds and intervals starting from 4 March 2024. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight using Airbus-approved instructions. Additionally, within 12 months of the effective date, operators must revise their Aircraft Maintenance Program to incorporate the updated limitations, tasks, and intervals described in the Airbus ALS Part 4 Revision 09.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0046 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 09, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement schedules.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0046 supersedes the previous AD 2022-0102 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in the latest Airbus ALS Part 4 Revision 09. It updates the maintenance program requirements to incorporate these changes and mandates compliance with the revised thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks and component replacements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures that Airbus A320 family aircraft are maintained according to the latest safety standards, preventing unsafe conditions caused by outdated maintenance practices. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to avoid regulatory non-compliance and potential safety risks. Adhering to these updated requirements supports the continued airworthiness and operational safety of the affected aircraft.
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