Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements – Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2018-0098
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aircraft must accomplish the maintenance tasks specified in Airbus A380 ALS Part 3 Revision 08 within the defined thresholds and intervals starting from 14 August 2026. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these tasks within 12 months after the effective date. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus maintenance documentation or approved instructions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0156 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the updated Airbus A380 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements Revision 08 to ensure continued airworthiness. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A380 models.
What changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2018-0098 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks with updated thresholds and intervals as specified in the latest Airbus A380 ALS Part 3 Revision 08. It requires operators to incorporate these updated maintenance tasks into their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0156 is critical for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A380 aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must update their maintenance programs to reflect the latest certification maintenance requirements, preventing unsafe conditions caused by overlooked or outdated maintenance tasks. This ensures regulatory compliance and operational safety.
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