Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 / Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A310 models must replace components before exceeding the new life limits specified in the updated ALS and revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date. If the AMP was previously updated with earlier ALS revisions, operators must ensure compliance with the new or more restrictive limitations within specified compliance times. Recording individual actions for AD compliance is not required once the AMP is revised accordingly.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0165 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 for Airbus A310 aeroplanes, including models A310-203, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-203C, A310-304, A310-308, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325. This directive updates the safe life airworthiness limitation items to ensure continued airworthiness compliance. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A310 models.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0165 supersedes previous directives 2022-0172 and 2023-0173 by introducing new and/or more restrictive life limitations and maintenance instructions as published in Airbus A310 ALS Part 1 SL-ALI Revision 03 dated 01 July 2024. It compiles changes approved since the last revision and requires operators to replace components before exceeding updated life limits and to revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it mandates updated maintenance and replacement schedules to prevent unsafe conditions caused by component fatigue or failure. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure aircraft remain airworthy and to avoid regulatory non-compliance. The updated limitations help maintain safety standards and reduce the risk of in-service failures on Airbus A310 aircraft.
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