Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2022-0199
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from 11 July 2024. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following ATR-approved instructions. Additionally, the approved AMP must be revised within 12 months after the effective date to include the updated tasks and limitations from TLD Revision 13.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0121 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300, and ATR 42-320 aeroplanes. It updates the Certification Maintenance Requirements and Airworthiness Limitations as defined in the ATR 42-200/-300/-320 Time Limits Document (TLD) Revision 13. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2022-0199 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations as specified in TLD Revision 13. It requires replacement of components before exceeding life limits and adherence to updated maintenance intervals and thresholds. The directive also mandates revising the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) within 12 months to incorporate these changes.
Why it matters
For aviation professionals, this directive is critical to maintaining the safety and airworthiness of ATR 42-200/-300/-320 aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. The updated tasks and limitations help prevent potential failures and ensure continued operational reliability.
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