EASA AD 2026-0028 — Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 — Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0028 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft family. It addresses updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items. This directive mandates compliance with revised maintenance tasks and intervals to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models.
What Changed
This amendment supersedes the previous EASA AD 2025-0030 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and thresholds as specified in the Airbus ALS Part 2 Revision 12. It also incorporates new A320 family models that have been certified since the last revision. The directive updates the Aircraft Maintenance Programme requirements to reflect these changes.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the continued safety and airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to these revised tasks to prevent unsafe conditions caused by damage tolerance issues. Compliance helps avoid regulatory penalties and supports operational reliability.
What To Do
Affected operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks within the specified thresholds and intervals from the effective date of 25 February 2026. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to incorporate the updated limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.