EASA AD 26-023 — Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-023 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements, introducing new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the specified Airbus A320 family models.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-023 supersedes AD 2025-0031 and expands the applicability to include newly certified Airbus A320 family models. It incorporates Airbus ALS Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements Revision 11, which introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals. The directive also requires operators to revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly within 12 months of the effective date.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the continuing airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft by ensuring compliance with updated mandatory maintenance tasks. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to the revised maintenance schedules to prevent unsafe conditions. Failure to comply could lead to safety risks and regulatory non-compliance.
What To Do
Operators must accomplish the maintenance tasks specified in Airbus ALS Part 3, Revision 11, within the defined thresholds and intervals from the AD's effective date. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months to incorporate the updated tasks and intervals.