EASA AD 26-078
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items – Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-078 is a proposed amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2, specifically the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), to Revision 12. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by mandating compliance with the latest maintenance tasks and intervals.
What Changed
This proposed AD supersedes previous directives 2023-0112 and 2025-0252 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks as defined in Airbus A380 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI Revision 12. It requires operators to comply with updated thresholds and intervals for maintenance tasks and to revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme accordingly within 12 months of the AD's effective date.
Why It Matters
The directive is critical for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A380 aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adhere to these changes to prevent unsafe conditions and ensure regulatory compliance. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
What To Do
Affected operators must accomplish the specified maintenance tasks within the intervals defined in the updated ALS Part 2, DT-ALI Revision 12, starting from the AD's effective date. They must also revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to incorporate these tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or contacting Airbus if necessary.
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