EASA AD 2024-0073
Equipment / Furnishings — Galley Lower Attachment Studs — Inspection — Maintenance Task
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0073 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes manufactured on or before 31 December 2023. It addresses inspection and maintenance requirements for specific galley lower attachment studs with certain part numbers. The directive mandates a one-time inspection and corrective actions to ensure the safe installation of these studs.
What Changed
This new directive introduces a mandatory inspection of galley lower attachment studs due to discovered inaccuracies in previous maintenance procedures that could lead to improper installation. It requires operators to inspect affected parts within three months and perform corrective actions if discrepancies are found. The directive also updates maintenance task instructions to include missing installation parameters.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it prevents potential galley module detachment, which could cause injury to cabin crew or passengers and impair emergency evacuation. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft safety and airworthiness. Failure to comply could result in operational restrictions or safety hazards during flight.
What To Do
Operators of affected Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes must inspect each affected galley within three months of 1 April 2024, following Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25P026-23 Revision 01. If any discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be completed before the next flight. Previous inspections done per the original AOT before the effective date are acceptable for compliance.
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