EASA AD 26-079
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements – Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-079 is a proposed amendment addressing the Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements, specifically Revision 08 of the Airbus A380 ALS. This directive mandates compliance with new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks to ensure continued airworthiness of these aircraft models.
What Changed
This proposed amendment supersedes EASA AD 2018-0098 and introduces new or more restrictive maintenance tasks and intervals as defined in Airbus A380 ALS Part 3, Revision 08. It retains previous requirements while updating the maintenance program to reflect the latest certification maintenance requirements. Operators must now comply with the revised thresholds and intervals specified in the updated ALS.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it ensures that maintenance programs for Airbus A380 aircraft remain aligned with the latest safety standards approved by EASA. Compliance prevents unsafe conditions caused by outdated maintenance practices. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance schedules to avoid regulatory violations and maintain aircraft airworthiness.
What To Do
Affected operators must accomplish the maintenance tasks specified in the Airbus A380 ALS Part 3 within the defined thresholds and intervals from the effective date of the directive. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight using Airbus-approved instructions. Additionally, the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months after the directive's effective date to incorporate the updated maintenance tasks and intervals.
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