Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Part 2 – Amendment
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What to do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes must accomplish all applicable maintenance tasks within the specified thresholds and intervals from the effective date of 27 November 2026. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to include the updated tasks and thresholds from ALS Part 2 Revision 12. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0218 is an amendment concerning the Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items in the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Revision 12. This directive mandates compliance with new and more restrictive maintenance tasks to ensure continued airworthiness.
What changed
This amendment supersedes previous directives 2025-0204 and 2026-0034 by introducing new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals as specified in the latest Airbus A350 ALS Part 2 Revision 12. It requires operators to update their Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these changes within 12 months of the effective date.
Why it matters
For aviation professionals, this directive ensures that maintenance programs reflect the latest safety-critical damage tolerance requirements, reducing the risk of unsafe conditions. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain regulatory approval and ensure aircraft safety and reliability. Non-compliance could lead to grounding or unsafe operations.
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