Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations — Amendment
Proposal for consultation. Not binding until EASA issues the final AD; the requirements can still change.
- Published
- Would replace
- 2025-0033
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What to do
Affected operators must replace components before exceeding new service life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within the specified thresholds and intervals from the effective date of the AD. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives. Additionally, operators must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programmes within 12 months to incorporate the updated ALS Part 5 requirements.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-025 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 5 related to Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, applying to all manufacturer serial numbers of these aircraft models. The directive mandates compliance with the latest Airbus ALS Part 5, Revision 10, to ensure continued airworthiness.
What changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2025-0033 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits for fuel system components. It expands applicability to include newly certified A320 family models and incorporates changes from ALS Variations 9.1 and 9.2. Operators must now follow the updated thresholds, intervals, and replacement requirements specified in ALS Part 5, Revision 10.
Why it matters
Compliance with EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-025 is critical to maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A320 family aircraft fuel systems. Failure to perform the updated maintenance tasks and replacements could lead to unsafe conditions. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to reflect these changes to avoid regulatory non-compliance and potential safety risks.
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