EASA AD 2024-0238
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Part 4 / System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0238 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with updated system equipment maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, Revision 03 Variation 3.4. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of affected Airbus A300 models including B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, C4-605R variant F, C4-620, F4-605R, F4-622R, and F4-608ST.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0238 introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components as defined in the latest Variation 3.4 of the Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4 SEMR. It updates the Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these revised thresholds and intervals. This AD does not supersede previous ADs but adds additional mandatory requirements.
Why It Matters
This directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A300-600 series aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance standards. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to these new life limits and tasks to prevent unsafe conditions. Compliance with this AD is essential to meet regulatory requirements and avoid operational disruptions.
What To Do
Operators must replace life-limited parts before exceeding the new limits specified in Variation 3.4 starting from 24 December 2024. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months of the effective date to include the updated tasks and intervals. After revising the AMP, individual task records are not required for ongoing AD compliance demonstration.