Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2017-0076
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What to do
Affected operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals starting from 14 August 2026. They must revise the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date 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.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0157 is an amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, requiring compliance with Airbus A380 ALS Part 4, SEMR Revision 17. This directive ensures mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits are followed to maintain continued airworthiness.
What changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2017-0076 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in Airbus A380 ALS Part 4, SEMR Revision 17. It retains previous requirements while adding updated thresholds, intervals, and replacement criteria for components. Operators must now comply with the latest Airbus-approved maintenance instructions.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0157 is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to ensure the safe and continued airworthiness of Airbus A380 aircraft. Failure to follow the updated maintenance tasks and life limits could lead to unsafe conditions. This directive also streamlines record-keeping by allowing AMP revisions to demonstrate compliance.
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