Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 — Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2024-0030
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What to do
Affected operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks as specified in the Airbus ALS Part 3 Revision 10 starting from 24 February 2025. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to incorporate the new tasks and intervals. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0031 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3 for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and mandates compliance with updated Certification Maintenance Requirements. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow the latest Airbus ALS Part 3 Revision 10 maintenance tasks and intervals.
What changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2024-0030 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations as defined in Airbus ALS Part 3 Revision 10. It also expands the applicability to include newly certified A320 family models. The amendment requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these revised tasks within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
For aviation professionals, this directive is critical to maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. The updated tasks and intervals may impact maintenance planning, resource allocation, and operational scheduling.
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