EASA AD RA-2024-05-01R1
NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2025-0154
Summary
The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED - SEE EASA AD 2025-0154 is an official EASA position regarding the ANAC Argentina Airworthiness Directive RA 2024-05-01 and its Revision 1. It concerns LAVIA SA PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 aeroplanes, addressing corrosion and crack findings in the front and rear spars and the drag wire pull fitting (P/N 61212-00) of the front spar. EASA decided not to adopt the ANAC Argentina AD and instead issued its own AD 2025-0154 to address the same unsafe condition with a different inspection regime and operational limitations.
What Changed
EASA decided not to adopt the ANAC Argentina AD RA 2024-05-01 and its Revision 1 due to the need for a different inspection regime influenced by the aircraft's operational use, especially agricultural spraying. Instead, EASA issued AD 2025-0154, which requires specific inspections and operational limitations tailored to the affected LAVIA SA PA-25 series aeroplanes. This new AD replaces the previous approach by providing a more suitable safety management framework.
Why It Matters
This decision impacts aviation professionals by clarifying the inspection and maintenance requirements for LAVIA SA PA-25 series aircraft, particularly those used in agricultural operations. Operators and maintenance organizations must follow EASA's AD 2025-0154 to ensure compliance and safety, avoiding potential issues caused by non-approved spar alterations and crack propagation. It ensures a harmonized and effective approach to managing corrosion and structural integrity risks.
What To Do
Operators and maintenance teams of LAVIA SA PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 aeroplanes should comply with EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0154 by performing the required inspections and adhering to the operational limitations specified. They should disregard ANAC Argentina AD RA 2024-05-01 and its Revision 1 as it is not adopted by EASA. For further guidance or clarification, stakeholders can contact the EASA Safety Information Section via email at ADs@easa.europa.eu.