Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 — Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2024-0047
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What to do
Operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all applicable maintenance tasks within specified intervals starting from 24 February 2025. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the effective date to incorporate the updated ALS Part 5 Revision 09 requirements.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0033 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to fuel airworthiness limitations for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these models and mandates compliance with Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 Revision 09. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing updated maintenance tasks and life limits for fuel system components.
What changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2024-0047 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations for fuel airworthiness items. It also expands the applicability to include newly certified A320 family models. The updated ALS Part 5 Revision 09 includes revised thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks and life limits that must be incorporated into the aircraft maintenance program.
Why it matters
This amendment is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance requirements to prevent unsafe conditions related to fuel system components. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and avoid regulatory violations. The directive also streamlines compliance recording by allowing AMP revisions to demonstrate adherence to the AD requirements.
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