EASA AD 26-019 — Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2 —Airworthiness Limitations Items and Safe life Items — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-019 is a proposed amendment affecting Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, which includes Airworthiness Limitation Items and Safe Life Items, to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the specified models and mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits.
What Changed
EASA AD 26-019 supersedes the previous AD 2022-0260 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as specified in FS Engineering Report SE-623 Issue 23. These changes include updated thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks and component replacements to address safety concerns identified since the last revision.
Why It Matters
This amendment is critical for aviation professionals as it mandates updated maintenance requirements that ensure the structural integrity and safe operation of Fokker F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance, which could lead to operational disruptions or safety risks.
What To Do
Operators must implement the updated maintenance tasks and replacement schedules as specified in the revised Airworthiness Limitations Section starting from the effective date of the AD. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to incorporate these changes. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be reported and addressed with approved instructions before further flight.