EASA AD 26-030 — Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitation Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-030 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A330 aeroplanes, including models A330-201 through A330-941. It updates the Airworthiness Limitation Section Part 4, which covers System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers and references Airbus A330 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 11.
What Changed
This amendment supersedes EASA AD 2025-0057 and introduces new and more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits, including replacement instructions for clips on the engine bleed air system high pressure valves P/N 71070A010001 and P/N 71070A020001. It updates the maintenance program to incorporate these changes as specified in the latest Airbus ALS revision.
Why It Matters
The directive ensures operators and maintenance organizations comply with the latest mandatory maintenance tasks to prevent unsafe conditions. It affects maintenance scheduling and life-limited part replacements, requiring updates to the Aircraft Maintenance Program within 12 months. Compliance is critical to maintain aircraft safety and regulatory approval.
What To Do
Operators must replace components before exceeding life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals from the effective date. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or contacting Airbus if no instructions exist. The Aircraft Maintenance Program must be revised within 12 months to incorporate the updated tasks and intervals.