Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section / Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements – Amendment
Proposal for consultation. Not binding until EASA issues the final AD; the requirements can still change.
- Published
- Would replace
- 2025-0203
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What to do
Affected operators must replace components before exceeding the new life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within the specified intervals as outlined in Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 11 from the AD's effective date. 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 AD's effective date to incorporate the updated tasks and limitations.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive PAD No. 26-127 is a proposed amendment affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It updates the Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, requiring compliance with Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 11. This directive supersedes the previous AD 2025-0203 and mandates updated maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness.
What changed
This proposed AD introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits compared to the previous ALS revision incorporated in AD 2025-0203. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding updated life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within revised thresholds and intervals as specified in ALS Part 4 SEMR Revision 11. Additionally, it mandates updating the Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months to incorporate these changes.
Why it matters
Compliance with this AD is critical for maintaining the safety and airworthiness of Airbus A350 aircraft by ensuring that maintenance tasks and component life limits reflect the latest safety standards. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must adjust their maintenance programs to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. Failure to implement these updated requirements could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
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