EASA AD 2024-0180
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0180 is an amendment addressing the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Airbus A350 ALS Part 5 Variation 7.1. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A350 models.
What Changed
This amendment introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for fuel airworthiness limitation items as detailed in Airbus A350 ALS Part 5 Variation 7.1. It updates the previous requirements set by EASA AD 2023-0162 without superseding it, invalidating certain instructions from the earlier ALS Part 5 Revision 07. Operators must now follow the updated thresholds and intervals specified in the Variation.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0180 is critical to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A350 aircraft fuel systems. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must incorporate these updated limitations to prevent unsafe conditions caused by failure to perform required maintenance. Adhering to these requirements helps avoid potential operational disruptions and regulatory non-compliance.
What To Do
Affected operators must replace components before exceeding new life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within the updated thresholds and intervals starting from 1 October 2024. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or contacting Airbus if no existing instructions apply.