NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

Published: Mar 28, 2019
Effective: Mar 28, 2019

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What to do

Operators and maintenance teams should continue following the standard inspection routines and apply the repair instructions outlined in Mandatory Service Bulletin RRJ-53-00408-БД. No new compliance deadlines or additional inspections are mandated by EASA as a result of this decision. For further information, stakeholders may contact the EASA Safety Information Section.

Summary

EASA Decision not to adopt FATA AD 2017-322-05 is a regulatory decision concerning Sukhoi Civil Aircraft JSC RRJ-95 aeroplanes. The decision addresses the requirement for repetitive inspections of fuselage Frame 58 to detect cracks and the associated corrective actions. EASA concluded that the risk of undetected cracking is extremely low due to existing inspections and repair instructions provided by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft JSC.

What changed

This decision communicates that EASA will not adopt the Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) AD 2017-322-05. Instead of imposing the repetitive inspections mandated by FATA, EASA relies on existing standard inspections and the Mandatory Service Bulletin RRJ-53-00408-БД, which provides repair instructions and has been incorporated into newer aircraft through modifications and updated maintenance manuals.

Why it matters

This decision is important for aviation professionals because it clarifies that additional repetitive inspections mandated by FATA are not required under EASA regulations. Operators and maintenance organizations can rely on current inspection programs and repair procedures, reducing unnecessary maintenance burden while ensuring continued airworthiness and safety of the Sukhoi RRJ-95 fleet.

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