Wings — Inboard Upper Wing Skin Under Engine Nacelle — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected C-212 aeroplanes must perform detailed inspections of the specified wing skin area within six months if the aircraft has 19.5 years or more of service, or before reaching 20 years of service if less. Inspections must then be repeated every eight years. Any detected corrosion or damage requires contacting Airbus Defence and Space for repair instructions before further flight. Inspection results, including no findings, must be reported to Airbus within 30 days after inspection.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0070 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Defence and Space S.A. C-212 aeroplanes, specifically models C-212-CB through C-212-VA. The directive mandates inspections of the inboard upper wing skin under the engine nacelle, part number 212-13103-05.3, due to detected intergranular corrosion. This corrosion poses a risk to the structural integrity of the affected aircraft.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory repetitive detailed inspections of the inboard upper wing skin under the engine nacelle on specified C-212 aeroplanes. It requires operators to inspect within defined compliance times based on the aircraft's accumulated service life and report findings to Airbus Defence and Space. If corrosion or discrepancies are found, operators must contact Airbus for repair instructions before further flight.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity and safety of affected C-212 aircraft by addressing potentially severe corrosion issues. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure timely inspections and reporting to prevent unsafe conditions. Failure to comply could result in compromised aircraft safety and regulatory non-compliance.
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