Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 — Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2024-0213
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A330 models must replace life-limited components before exceeding the new limits specified in the updated ALS. They must also revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate the new or more restrictive tasks within 12 months of 17 March 2026. Compliance with these requirements must be recorded through AMP revision, and alternative methods of compliance may be requested from EASA if substantiated.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0042 is an amendment addressing the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 1 for Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. This directive updates the safe life airworthiness limitation items to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. It applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A330 models.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0042 supersedes the previous AD 2024-0213 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items Revision 14. These changes include updated replacement intervals for life-limited parts and revised maintenance program requirements. The directive mandates incorporation of these updated limitations into the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations that are essential for the safe operation of Airbus A330 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to these revised tasks and life limits to prevent unsafe conditions and ensure regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties, impacting aircraft availability and safety.
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