EASA AD 2024-0080
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0036
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0080 is issued for Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI) as specified in the Airbus A330-700L Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 Revision 01 and Variation 1.1. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow new or more restrictive maintenance tasks.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0080 introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and reduces thresholds or intervals for certain inspections in the Airbus A330-700L ALS Part 2. These updates replace previous maintenance requirements and must be incorporated into the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance tasks to prevent unsafe conditions on Airbus A330-743L aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure these tasks are performed within specified intervals to maintain regulatory compliance and aircraft safety.
What To Do
Operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks from the effective date of 2024-04-09 within the specified thresholds and intervals. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight. Additionally, the Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and intervals.
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