Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment
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What to do
Operators must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks specified in Variation 11.1 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 9 March 2026. 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 within 12 months to incorporate the new tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0034 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It addresses updates to the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI). This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in Variation 11.1 of the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 document.
What changed
This amendment introduces Variation 11.1 to the Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 DT-ALI, which includes new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and reduced thresholds or intervals compared to the previous Revision 11. The directive requires operators to comply with these updated tasks and incorporate them into their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0034 is critical to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of Airbus A350 aeroplanes. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to reflect these more stringent requirements to prevent unsafe conditions. Failure to comply could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.
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