EASA AD 2025-0204
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — ALS Part 2 — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0204 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Revision 11, to ensure continued airworthiness through revised maintenance tasks and intervals. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A350 models.
What Changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2024-0005 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals as defined in the latest ALS Part 2 Revision 11. It requires operators to comply with updated thresholds and intervals for damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. The directive retains previous requirements while incorporating the latest Airbus published maintenance instructions.
Why It Matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0204 is critical for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A350 aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to reflect the new or more restrictive tasks to prevent unsafe conditions. Failure to comply could result in operational restrictions or safety risks due to undetected structural damage.
What To Do
Affected operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks within the specified thresholds and intervals starting from 3 October 2025. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated ALS Part 2 tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight using Airbus-approved instructions.