Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2022-0200
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from 8 March 2024. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following ATR-approved instructions. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and limitations.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0052 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aeroplanes. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations by incorporating the ATR 42-400/-500 Time Limits Document Revision 18. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models.
What changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2022-0200 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limitations as specified in the latest Time Limits Document Revision 18. It partially retains requirements from a previous AD related to stall warning system tests and mandates updating the Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly. The directive also defines a grace period for certain tasks and clarifies corrective actions for discrepancies found during maintenance.
Why it matters
This directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety by enforcing updated maintenance requirements and life limits for ATR 42-400 and ATR 42-500 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. It also streamlines record-keeping by allowing AMP revisions to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the AD.
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