Aircraft Flight Manual — Sections Limitations and Normal Procedures — Amendment Master Minimum Equipment List — Amendment
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What to do
Operators must implement the MMEL update within 30 days of the directive's effective date, inform all flight crews, and operate accordingly. Concurrently, except for A330-223F and A330-243F models, the AFM must be amended with the updated limitations and procedures. Incorporating later approved revisions of the AFM and MMEL that include these updates is acceptable for compliance.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0175 is an amendment affecting Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, covering updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) sections on limitations and normal procedures, as well as the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL). The directive addresses specific models including A330-201 through A330-343 and A340-211 through A340-643, requiring changes related to flight with landing gear down operations and associated system alerts.
What changed
This directive introduces updates to the AFM limitations and procedures for flight with landing gear down, and amends the MMEL to include new instructions preventing dispatch in case of the ECAM 'L/G RETRACTION FAULT' alert. These changes address potential unsafe conditions involving brake system accumulator temperature exposure and loss of shut-off valve function, as well as risks of total electrical power loss after engine flame out.
Why it matters
The directive is critical for ensuring continued airworthiness and safe operation of affected Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft by mitigating risks of brake system damage and electrical power loss during specific flight conditions. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must implement these updates to avoid emergency braking failures and loss of aircraft control, thereby maintaining regulatory compliance and flight safety.
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