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 the specified maintenance tasks within the intervals defined in the updated ALS Part 2 Revision 12 starting from the effective date of 14 August 2026. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight using Airbus-approved instructions. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the effective date to incorporate the new or revised tasks and intervals.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0155 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI) Revision 12 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive updates maintenance requirements and intervals for these aircraft models.
What changed
This amendment supersedes previous directives 2023-0112 and 2025-0252, incorporating new and more restrictive maintenance tasks introduced in Airbus A380 ALS Part 2 Revision 12. It requires operators to comply with updated thresholds and intervals for damage tolerant airworthiness limitation items. The directive also mandates revising the Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to include these updated tasks.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0155 is critical for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A380 aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to reflect the latest mandatory tasks, preventing unsafe conditions caused by overlooked damage tolerance inspections. Failure to comply could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.
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