Incremental deadlines are set for implementing new and revised EASA regulations to address large turbine airplane structural aging risk factors. These risks include fatigue of the basic type design, widespread fatigue damage, corrosion, fatigue from modifications and repairs, and continued operation with unsafe levels of fatigue cracking. Design approval holders are required to develop data to support continuing structural integrity programs. At the same time, operators of covered airplanes need to revise their aircraft maintenance programs to incorporate those data and to address the adverse effects of modifications and repairs on each airframe. The first of several incremental deadlines, including the submission of compliance plans by STC holders, is May 27, 2021, and August 25, 2021.
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