EASA AD G-2025-0003
Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section Amendment
Summary
The UK Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2025-0003 is an amendment concerning the Time Limits and Maintenance Checks within the Airworthiness Limitations Section for BAE Systems BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ aeroplanes. It updates the mandatory maintenance tasks and life limits to ensure continued airworthiness of all models and serial numbers of these aircraft. The directive includes revised maintenance manuals and associated documents applicable from 5 June 2025.
What Changed
This directive supersedes UK AD G-2021-0011 and introduces a revised Airworthiness Limitations Section including supplement BAE-SUPP-0013, which provides more flexibility for certain control system limitations. It adds references to updated certification documents and corrects dates of referenced materials. Additionally, specific documentation for the BAe 146-301 model has been separated into an appendix.
Why It Matters
This amendment is critical for operators and maintenance organizations as it mandates compliance with updated maintenance tasks and life limits to prevent unsafe conditions. It ensures that maintenance programs reflect the latest manufacturer requirements and regulatory standards, thereby supporting continued airworthiness and operational safety. Compliance with this AD is necessary to legally operate affected aircraft under UK regulations.
What To Do
Operators must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programmes within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section and associated tasks. All life-limited components must be replaced before exceeding their limits, and all maintenance tasks must be performed within specified intervals. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before further flight, following approved procedures.