Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitation Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
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What to do
Affected operators must replace components before exceeding the new life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within the specified intervals starting from 31 March 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 to include these updated tasks within 12 months of the directive's effective date.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0059 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks for Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A330-700L Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, including Revision 01 and Variation 1.1. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the Airbus A330-743L model.
What changed
This directive introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for components as defined in the latest Airbus A330-700L ALS Part 4 and its Variation 1.1. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding updated life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within revised thresholds and intervals. The amendment also mandates incorporation of these tasks into the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0059 is critical to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A330-743L aeroplanes. Operators and maintenance organizations must update their maintenance programs to reflect the new requirements to avoid unsafe conditions. Failure to comply may lead to regulatory non-conformance and potential operational restrictions.
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