WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED

Proposal for consultation. Not binding until EASA issues the final AD; the requirements can still change.

Published: Mar 17, 2025

Airbus A330

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What to do

Operators and maintenance providers should continue to follow the existing Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations without implementing additional tasks from the withdrawn PAD 25-022. No new compliance actions or deadlines are required as a result of this withdrawal.

Summary

The EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD (PAD) 25-022 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive concerning Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft. The PAD aimed to mandate actions specified in the Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations Variation 4.1. However, the proposed directive has been withdrawn as the variation does not introduce new or more restrictive maintenance tasks or limitations.

What changed

The withdrawal of PAD 25-022 means that the previously proposed requirement to perform additional maintenance tasks based on Airbus A330 ALS Part 5 Variation 4.1 will not be enforced. The Variation permits operation of A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft up to 130,000 flight hours or 40,000 flight cycles without extra maintenance, extending beyond the previous limits of 100,000 flight hours or 33,000 flight cycles.

Why it matters

This withdrawal clarifies that operators of Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft can continue to operate these models up to higher flight hour and cycle limits without new maintenance burdens. It reduces regulatory uncertainty and avoids unnecessary maintenance costs or operational restrictions for airlines and maintenance organizations.

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