Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations – Implementation
Superseded. A newer version replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2022-58
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What to do
Operators of affected BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft must amend their Transport Canada-approved maintenance schedules within 90 days of the effective date to incorporate the updated Airworthiness Limitations from AWL Issue No. 016.00. Maintenance teams should ensure all new and more restrictive tasks are included and continue to comply with any phase-in periods specified. Using later approved revisions of the AWL publication is permitted for compliance.
Summary
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-04 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11, including serial numbers 5R0001 and 55001 and subsequent. This directive mandates the incorporation of updated Airworthiness Limitations into the maintenance schedules of these aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness. It supersedes a previous directive and introduces more restrictive maintenance requirements.
What changed
AD CF-2023-04 supersedes AD CF-2022-58 and requires operators to update their maintenance schedules to incorporate the new and more restrictive Airworthiness Limitations published in Issue No. 016.00 of the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership AWL document. This update includes new tasks and reduced limits for existing tasks compared to the previous issue. The directive also allows the use of later approved revisions of the AWL publication for compliance.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures that maintenance practices reflect the latest safety standards and manufacturer recommendations, reducing the risk of unsafe conditions. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain regulatory approval and aircraft airworthiness. Failure to comply could lead to unsafe conditions and regulatory penalties.
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