Als Part 4 A318a319a320a321

A318/A319/A320/A321 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SECTION
ALS Part 4
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Ageing Systems Maintenance
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ALS PART 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PART
RECORD OF REVISIONS ROR
INTRODUCTION 4-0
ILLUSTRATIONS 4-1
SYSTEMS LIFE LIMITED COMPONENTS 4-2
SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 4-3
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ALS PART 4
RECORD OF REVISIONS
R The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Certification Directorate approves the
ALS Part 4. Variations must also be approved (unless justified in accordance with a
procedure stated herein).
REVISION APPROVED BY INSERTION IN

SUB-PARTS EASA AD
NUMBER EASA MAINT. PROG.
ROR
00 4-2 JAN 08/08
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N 4-3
Note: The ALS Part 4 is covered by the certification document 00D050AM094/C01
R Revision 01 is approved by EASA under reference 10040191.
R REVISION 01 COMPLIANCE TIME:
R 1. It is mandatory to comply with the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations

R defined in the sub-parts 4-2 and 4-3 of the A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 revision 01
R from 15-Jun-2013.
N 2. From 15-Jun-2012 to 14-Jun-2013, it is mandatory to comply with the maintenance

N requirements and airworthiness limitations defined in, either:
N − The sub-part 4-2 and 4-3 of the A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 at revision 00,
N or
N − The sub-part 4-2 and 4-3 of the A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 at revision 01.
N 3. For tasks where the interval is changed the next accomplishment must be determined from
N previous accomplishment date.
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EASA APPROVED
Sub-part 4-0 INTRODUCTION
1. GENERAL
The data provided under Part 4 has been established with the following rules:
Compliance with the requirements contained in this document is mandatory. No

N person may operate an aircraft to which an Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
applies except in accordance with the requirements of that ALS, unless otherwise
agreed with the Authority of the State of aircraft registry.
Consultation with the State of design should be made by the State of aircraft registry,
in consideration of any deviation from the ALS requirements. This is indicated in the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airworthiness manual (Doc. 9760),
Volume II, Part A, Chapter 3.
The procedures contained therein (ALS) must be taken into account when
considering any variation requests.
R A. ALS Part 4 applicability
N The applicability of this ALS Part 4 revision is restricted to the aircraft series, models
N listed in the table below:
A318-111 A319-111 A320-111 A321-111

A318-112 A319-112 A320-211 A321-112
A318-121 A319-113 A320-212 A321-131
A318-122 A319-114 A320-214 A321-211
A319-115 A320-215 A321-212
A319-131 A320-216 A321-213
A319-132 A320-231 A321-231
A319-133 A320-232 A321-232
A320-233
N Note: The engine Time Limits and Maintenance Checks are not included in this manual:
N Refer to the relevant Engine Manufacturer Chapter 05 manual.
R B. Ageing Systems Maintenance (ASM)
R Airbus’ definition of Ageing Systems Maintenance (ASM) primarily refers to

R preventative maintenance requirements (including replacement) and associated
R airworthiness limitations within the relevant aircraft systems operational life, applicable
R to aircraft systems susceptible to ageing effects. Such ageing effects could change the
R characteristics leading to an increased potential for failure which in isolation or in
R combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in an unsafe
R condition of the aircraft.
ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-0 PAGE: 1
The Part 4 of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) has been created to contain
R such maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations to help to qualify the
R systems installations for continued operation up to the operational life applicable to
R A318/A319/A320/A321 systems installations shown hereafter.
N Note: Items listed in this ALS Part 4 may originate from:

N − Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 05 Service Life Limits and
N Maintenance Checks (SLMC) section 05-11-00 Service Life Limits,
N subsequently transferred into a previous section 9 of the Maintenance
N Planning Document.
N − Items previously listed in the ALS Part 1.
N − Life extension study (Change in LOV).
N − Continued Airworthiness (operational safety) issues (in-service experience).
R All the mandatory instructions and airworthiness limitations indicated in this document
was defined by a process agreed between Airbus and the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA).
N The publication of this document precludes the necessity to publish individual

N Airworthiness Directives (AD) for each listed item and its requirements.
R C. Operational life applicable to A318/A319/A320/A321 systems installations
R Operation of aircraft systems up to the stated operational life (in FH or FC, whichever
R occurs first) is covered by this document. The relevant operational life values are stated
R below. The aircraft systems must not be operated beyond these values unless the
R Type Certificate Holder (i.e. Airbus) has updated this document to include a clearly
R defined operational life extension.
R Operational life
Aircraft series (whichever occurs first)
R Flight Hours (FH) Flight Cycles (FC)
A318-100 60000 48000
A319-100 excluding Corporate Jet operations 60000 48000
A319-100 Corporate Jet operations 77400 18000
A320-100 48000 48000
60000 48000
A320-200 or 80000 (*) 37500 (*)
N 120000 (**) 60000 (**)
A321-100 60000 48000
A321-200 60000 48000
R (*) Applies only to aircraft POST MOD 37734 (SB A320-00-1198) PRE MOD 39020
R (Intermediate Service Goal, ISG)
N (**) Applies only to aircraft POST MOD 39020 (Extended Service Goal 1, ESG1)
R D. ALS Part 3 and ALS Part 4 correlation
R At time of original Type Certification, an appraisal of aircraft systems is carried out

within the frame of the Systems Safety Assessments. This may identify a need to
schedule repetitive maintenance tasks within a defined interval so as to maintain the

required safety objectives for individual failure conditions. A subset of these tasks, the
majority of which detect latent failures, are identified as Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR). These constitute operational limitations and are mandated
through their location in the ALS Part 3.
D
E. Sub-part 4-2: SYSTEMS LIFE LIMITED COMPONENTS
N Sub-part 4-2 is approved by the EASA.
R Components/items listed under this sub-part are those affected by a replacement

R requirements associated to a life limitation less than or equal to the operational life
R applicable to systems installations, due to the difficulty to define a continued/enhanced
inspection program, and whose failure could contribute to an unsafe condition of the
R aircraft.
N For a given PNR, when more than one set of limitations (FH/FC/Calendar time) is
N published for the same application, it is the Operator/MRO’s responsibility to select the
N appropriate set depending on the aircraft utilization. Combining the limitations from
N different sets is not permitted.
N Sub-part 4-2-1: Life Limits

N Components/items listed under this sub-part are those having a life limit less than the
N operational life applicable to systems installations due to failure during tests and whose
N failure could result in an unsafe condition of the aircraft.
N Sub-part 4-2-2: Current Demonstrated Lives

N Components/items listed under this sub-part are those having a demonstrated life
N limitation without failure but whose failure could result in an unsafe condition of the
N aircraft.
N Where the values are less than the operational life applicable to systems installations,
N tests are still on-going. For these components/items, the life limitation provided is
N temporary, waiting for completion of the tests. If the demonstrated life reaches the
N applicable operational life, it will remain in sub-part 4-2-2. If the component/item fails
N before the applicable operational life, its part number together with the life limit(s) will
N be transferred to sub-part 4-2-1.
F. Sub-part 4-3: SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
N Sub-part 4-3 is approved by the EASA.
The continued/enhanced inspection program given in this sub-part includes

R airworthiness limitations to prevent aircraft systems failures, which could contribute to
R an unsafe condition of the aircraft. These airworthiness limitations are determined in
consideration of the probability of an aircraft system level failure condition or
conditions.
R Note: Credit may be taken for accomplishment of the Maintenance Review Board
Report (MRBR) Systems and Powerplant section maintenance tasks, providing
R that they are performed with the same inspection level, at least as frequently as
the inspection threshold and interval quoted in this document.
R Sub-parts 4-3-1 and 4-3-2 give maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations
at component level and aircraft (system) level respectively.
Sub-part 4-3-1: Controlled at component/sub-assembly level

R This sub-part identifies tasks controlled at component level. The recurrent maintenance
requirements are applicable no later than the item, not the aircraft, reaching the
R airworthiness limitation.
R When items given in sub-part 4-3-1 reach the stated airworthiness limitations, the given
task must be carried out. Any item removed from the aircraft for any reason, (such as
failure of functional check, degradation of condition, etc) must be replaced by a
R serviceable item, which has not reached the stated airworthiness limitations.
Sub-part 4-3-2: Controlled at aircraft system level

N Not applicable (The maintenance requirements in this sub-part have been transferred
N to A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 3 since revision 01).
G. Traceability and replacement/maintenance requirements
In order to maintain aircraft airworthiness, it is mandatory to replace

R components/items listed under sub-part 4-2 at or prior to whichever of the life
limitations occurs first, after any necessary adjustment of the stated life
limitations.
It is also mandatory to perform/repeat the maintenance requirements listed in

sub-part 4-3 at or prior to whichever of the limitations threshold/interval occurs
R first, after any necessary adjustment of the stated airworthiness limitations.
N Airworthiness limitations (including life limitations) must be adjusted as

N necessary in accordance with the instructions of paragraph 1.H. of this ALS sub-
N part 4-0.
Therefore, it is necessary to assure traceability and monitoring of the

components/items listed in the sub-parts 4-2 and 4-3-1.
Non-compliance with these requirements could suspend the validity of the

Certificate of Airworthiness.
R For a given component/item of the sub-parts 4-2 and 4-3-1, new PNRs may be
R introduced in the future as a result of modifications and/or Airbus Service Bulletin (SB)
R publishes. These new PNRs may not be listed in the sub-parts 4-2 and/or 4-3-1 of the
current revision of the ALS Part 4.
However, it is recommended to maintain traceability and monitoring of such

components/items whatever their PNR in case of future introduction in the ALS
Part 4.
For further guidance, Operators are requested to contact Airbus.
R Note 1: In the context of the ALS Part 4, traceability means records that clearly
R demonstrate the history of components/items back to initial entry into service,
so that airworthiness limitations are accurately applied. Traceability records
may comprise, but are not limited to, the following:
− Application history (aircraft type, model, WV, MSN i.e. Manufacturer Serial
Number, etc…),
− Maintenance actions carried out (Airworthiness Directives, modifications,
repairs, inspections, etc…),
R − Life accumulation (accounting for any individual aircraft to which a
R component/an item may have been fitted).
N Note 2: Where the partial/complete life history of a component/an item is not known,
N Operators are requested to refer to the applicable SIL for guidance. Such SIL
N provide the means to manage such components/items. They have been
N issued in agreement with the EASA.
N Note 3: Traceability and monitoring of component/item listed in sub-part 4-2 is not

N required for consumable component (for which replacement is controlled at
N assembly/aircraft level).
R H. Transfers of components/items between aircraft applications
N The airworthiness limitation(s) for a component/item fitted to an application (aircraft

N type, aircraft model, etc…) may be different when this component/item is transferred to
N another application. In this case, the component’s/item’s remaining operational life
N must be calculated using the following formula:
⎡ ⎛ Ca j ⎞⎤
⎢
Tr = 1 − ∑
⎜ ⎟⎥
i ⎢ ⎜ Cp ⎟⎥ × Cp i
⎣ ⎝ j ⎠⎦
with:
R Tri = component/item’s remaining life for operation on current application i.

R Caj = component/item’s accumulated life on previous application j.
R
R Cpj = component/item’s airworthiness limitation in previous application j.
Cpi = component/item’s airworthiness limitation in current application i.
N When a component/item has been installed on an application where the ALS Part 4
N does not impose an airworthiness limitation, the operational life applicable to systems
N installations of the relevant ALS Part 4 for that application must be used.
R Note 1: When using the above formula, Tri, Caj, Cpj, and Cpi are expressed in the
same usage parameter (FH or FC or landings): Usage parameters cannot be
mixed in the same calculation.
N Note 2: The remaining life calculation must be reassessed every time the
N component’s/item’s airworthiness limitation(s) change(s) for current and/or
N previous aircraft application(s) to which the component/item is/was fitted.
R I. Disposal/quarantine action
R When the components/items listed in the sub-parts 4-2 and/or 4-3-1 reach the life
R limitations, disposal/quarantine action must be taken depending on the following
R categories:
N For component/item listed in sub-part 4-2-1: They must be mutilated beyond repair
N limits to prevent rework to appear to be airworthy.
N Note 1: Some means may exist to extend their potential life provided they are applied
N prior to reaching the life limit (e.g. Service Bulletin: POST SB PNR in the sub-
N part 4-2-1).
N Note 2: It’s recommended that the organization that mutilates a component/item

N should provide the original manufacturer with the data plate and/or serial
N number and final disposition of the component to maintain the records of serial
N numbers for “retired” certified life-limited components/items or other critical
N components/items.
N For component listed in sub-part 4-2-2 and/or 4-3-1: Appropriate means must be
N implemented to deter their installation on aircraft pending possible extension of the life
N limitations and/or Operational life. Examples of these means are:
− Record keeping system,
− Non-permanent markings,
− Segregation (items stored separately from those currently eligible for installation).
N The ultimate solution is the mutilation beyond repair limits to prevent rework to appear
N to be airworthy.
N Note: When components/items are removed by way of a systematic replacement,

N they must be mutilated beyond repair limits to prevent rework to appear to be
N airworthy.
R J. Occurrence Reporting
The ICAO Airworthiness manual (Doc. 9760), Volume II, Part B, Chapter 2 indicates:
The concept of Continuing Airworthiness includes the reporting of defects and

other significant maintenance and operational information by the Operator to the
organization responsible for the Type Design in accordance with the
requirements of the State of aircraft registry.
N Accountable persons or organizations shall report to the competent authority and

N Airbus, any identified condition of an aircraft or component that has resulted or may
N result in an unsafe condition that hazards seriously the flight safety (Refer to EASA
N Part M.A.202 and Part 145.A.60). This will enable Airbus to issue appropriate service
N instructions to all owners or Operators.
N “Hazard seriously the flight safety” means any instances where safe operation could
N not be assured or which could lead to an unsafe condition. It typically includes, but is
N not limited to, significant cracking, deformation, corrosion, any evidence of burning,
N electrical arcing, significant hydraulic fluid or fuel leakage and any emergency system
N or total system failure.
The finding report should include at least the information stated below:
N − Organization name,
N − Approval reference if relevant,
− ASM maintenance requirement reference,
R − Aircraft MSN affected,
R − Identification of the affected component/item,
R − Overhaul, life since new (in FH and/or FC and/or landings and/or Calendar time, as
R applicable) accumulated by the affected system/component/item at the time of the
finding,
R − Location and detailed description of the finding, with indication of the size and
orientation,
− Circumstance of detection and inspection method used.
N Note: Report shall be made as soon as practical, but in any case within 72 hours of
N the organization identifying the condition to which the report relates. (Refer to
N EASA Part M.A.202 and Part 145.A.60)
N K. ALS Part 4 airworthiness limitations
N Airworthiness limitations quoted in the ALS Part 4 are applicable to the undamaged
N and unrepaired aircraft systems and components/items. They may need to be adapted
N in case of damage/repair.
R L. Production/Repair concessions and Alternative Means Of Compliance
N Airworthiness limitations of the ALS sub-parts 4-2 and 4-3 may be negated by
N instructions given in either a Production concession, a Repair design Approval Sheet
N (RAS), an ALS Variation (AV) or an Alternative Method Of Compliance (AMOC).
It is Operator’s responsibility to refer to the applicable limitations.
R When airworthiness limitations changes in a revision of the ALS Part 4 subsequent to

R the issuance date of the Production concession/RAS/AV/AMOC, Operators are
requested to contact Airbus for guidance.
R The restrictions of airworthiness limitation(s) indicated in the RAS/AV/AMOC (or

R absence thereof) depend on the component’s/item’s accumulated life considered
R during the original evaluation of the repair solution/AV/AMOC. Occasionally, repair
R solutions/AV/AMOC are evaluated on the basis of an accumulated life that includes a
R conservative life calculation (refer to the applicable Service Information Letter). Such
R AV/AMOC/repair solutions MUST be re-evaluated by Airbus before Operators can take

credit of the history partially or completely rebuilt after application for the repair
R solution/AV/AMOC.
Production concessions are provided to the initial Operator of the aircraft in the delivery
documentation (Aircraft Inspection Report: “Recordable concessions”).
R Note: For spares, restrictions of airworthiness limitation(s), if any, are indicated in EASA
R Form 1 block “Remark” (directly or by reference to another document).
R M. Modifications/Repairs not originating from Airbus
R If an aircraft/a sub-assembly/a component/an item has a modification or repair

R embodied that has not been developed under the Design Organization Approval (DOA)
R Certificate EASA.21J.031 and which affects the content of the ALS Part 4, the Operator
R is responsible for obtaining approval by the relevant Airworthiness Authority for any
R necessary adaptations of the airworthiness limitations. For example, Supplemental
R Type Certificates (STC), which have been designed by Airbus Corporate Jet Centre
R (ACJC) or which have been transferred from former Airbus Deutschland, or other entity,
R under DOA Certificate EASA.21J.031 are not considered in this ALS Part 4.
R When such an aircraft/a sub-assembly/a component/an item is transferred from one

Owner/Operator to another, the associated approvals and documents indicating the
R necessary adaptations of airworthiness limitations must be transferred as well.
2. DEFINITIONS
The initial entry into service is defined for the aircraft (systems installations) as:
− The date of Transfer of Title to the first Operator for limitations in Calendar times,
unless otherwise stated in any delivery documentation to the first Operator.
− The date of aircraft first flight for limitations in flight hours and/or flight cycles and/or
landings.
R The initial entry into service for the transferable systems components/items is defined as
the date at which the item accomplishes the first flight for which it will undertake its intended
function.
R Note: Unless otherwise stated, this means for transferable components/items delivered on
new aircraft (i.e. from Airbus Final Assembly Line) that the life accumulated before the
aircraft delivery date/transfer of title date (e.g. as a result of test flights) must be taken
into account.
Calendar times (Cal.): Limitations in Years (Ye), Months (Mo) etc… must be
counted from the date of initial entry into service
(unless otherwise stated). In considering the
accumulated time since the initial entry into service, it
should be noted that Calendar time usage parameter
cannot be frozen (unless stated for individual
R components/items).
Exceptional Short Term Extension: An extension in an ASM limitation that may be needed
to cover an uncontrollable or exceptional unexpected
situation.
R Flight Cycle (FC): A complete takeoff and landing sequence.
Flight Hour (FH): The accumulated time intervals between “wheels-off”

and “wheels-on”.
R Functional Check: A quantitative check to determine if a component/an

item performs one or more of its functions within
specified limits.
Interval: The period expressed in usage parameters like FH

and/or FC and/or LanDinGs and/or Calendar time
between successive accomplishments of a specific
R task, excluding any exceptional short term extensions
R from calculations.
Landing (LDG): An operation of an aircraft touching the runway and

coming to a complete stop or performing a “touch and
go”.
D
Operational Check: A qualitative check to determine that a component/an
item is fulfilling its intended purpose. It is a failure
finding task and does not require quantitative
tolerances.
Threshold: The initial accomplishment of a specific maintenance

task from the initial entry into service. It may be
expressed in usage parameters like FH and/or FC
and/or LDG and/or Calendar time.
Touch and go: A landing in which an aircraft touches the runway and
does not come to a full stop prior to commencing an
additional flight.
In the sub-part 4-3, touch and go cycles can be
neglected if they are less than 5% of the total number
of FC up to threshold inspection or between two
consecutive inspections. Each “Touch and go” above
5% is to be counted as one FC/LDG, up to threshold
inspection or between two consecutive inspections.
3. RULES SPECIFIC TO SUB-PART 4-2
R A. Authorised systems components/items.
ALS part 4-2 tables provide the applicable limitations only for systems installations that
have been authorized. These tables do not ensure that a part number has been
validated for a specific individual aircraft MSN.
R Part numbers are authorized for installation on individual aircraft MSN by SBs (and the
R associated modifications), which are published by Airbus.
N PNR provided by sub-parts 4-2 for ATA 32 items relate to detail parts. They may not all
N be listed in Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC) issued by Airbus. This is the case, for
N example, when the procurable replacement part is delivered as an assembly.
N Messier-Dowty SBs have been/will be issued to provide information on procurable

N replacement PNR, detail PNR and applicable SB:
N Messier-Dowty Ltd Service Bulletin number:

N - 200-32-230 (main landing gear for A318-100, A319-100, A320-100 and A320-
N 200 including bogie main landing gear),
N - 201-32-08 (main landing gear for A321-100 and A321-200).
N Detail parts are listed in the relevant Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM). The
N Messier-Dowty SB listed above provides the procurable replacement Part Numbers.
B. Limitation/Replacement time indication.
(1) General
N The life limitation indicated against PNR originally fitted is counted from the
N component’s/item’s initial entry into service.
N The life limitation indicated against PNR evolutions is also to be counted
N from the component’s/item’s initial entry into service (unless otherwise
N stated).
N Note: Where component/item history is unknown/partially unknown, refer to

N Note 2 paragraph 1.G.
R In computing components’/items’ life, calculations must include flight hours

and/or flight cycles and/or landings and/or Calendar time (as applicable)
since the initial entry into service of the item (unless otherwise stated).
(2) ALS sub-part 4-2 life limitations
Life limitations quoted in sub-part 4-2 are applicable to the undamaged items as
listed, not to the aircraft on which they are installed. The limitation/replacement
time indication is quoted on the same line/block of lines as the Part Number.
R C. Life limitation applicability.
R Life limitation applicability is allocated to aircraft affected (for all aircraft of the column in
R sub-part 4-2), according to:
(1) Aircraft type, series and model, e.g.

X stands for all aircraft of the column.
-212 stands for all -212 models of the column.
excl. -113 stands for all aircraft of the column excluding the -113 model.
(2) Aircraft Manufacturer Serial Number, e.g.

XXX–YYY stands for aircraft MSN XXX to aircraft MSN YYY.
XYX, XXZ stands for aircraft MSN XYX and aircraft MSN XXZ.
XZX stands for aircraft MSN XZX only.
excl. XXX stands for all aircraft, excluding MSN XXX.
4. RULES SPECIFIC TO SUB-PART 4-3
N A. Airworthiness limitations
R (1) General
R In computing the life accumulated by the aircraft systems components/items,

calculations must include flight hours and/or flight cycles and/or landings
and/or calendar time (as applicable) since the initial entry into service of the
R component/item (unless otherwise stated).
N (2) ALS sub-part 4-3 airworthiness limitations
The limitations must be applied from:

− The initial entry into service, for the threshold, and
− The original due date of the last accomplishment of the task, excluding any
exceptional short-term extensions from calculations, for the interval. When
alternative inspection methods are provided, the next interval applicable is the
one associated with the inspection method used at last inspection.
R B. ALS Sub-part 4-3 layout.
R The maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations are presented

in the ALS sub-part 4-3 in accordance with the following method:
(1) Task Number
The task numbering system follows a similar format to the Maintenance Planning
R Document (MPD) system and is described as follows:
Each task is identified by a specific task number. When a task applies to two
specific main zones located symmetrically to either side of the aircraft centreline,
the task is assigned a single task number, but both LH and RH zones are indicated
in "ZONE" column.
The task number comprises 13 digits organized as follows:
XXXXXX-MEFYY-Z-E
XXXXXX is ATA 100 task reference.

M is the selection methodologies used. It will always be “0”.
E is engine/APU/… manufacturer identification (where applicable, “0”
is default value).
F is engine/APU type information when more than one engine from

the same manufacturer is applicable to the program (where
applicable, “0” is default value).
YY is sequential number.
Z is for technical solution applicable to the same task requirement.
E is “E” and stands for ASM (i.e. task related to an ageing systems
function or Enhanced maintenance requirement).
(2) Zone column
The zone column defines where the major part of the maintenance task
requirement is to be carried out on the aircraft.
(3) Description column
This column provides the following information:
(a) Task Description.

Contains concise description of the maintenance task to be performed.
(b) Note.
Where given, it states further requirements and/or provides useful information.
(4) Threshold/Interval columns.
These columns are used to record the selected interval and threshold for the task.
The interval and threshold may be expressed in terms of usage parameters or
notes.
Usage parameters are defined in the paragraph 2 of this sub-part.
(5) Reference column
This column provides reference to technical documentation where maintenance

practices/procedures necessary for the task accomplishment are provided, e.g. the
AMM.
R (6) Limitations applicability columns
R These columns give the combination of component(s)/item(s) PNR and aircraft that
requires the accomplishment of the task.
R (a) PNR
R ALS sub-part 4-3 tables provide the applicable airworthiness limitations only
for systems installations that have been authorised. These tables do not
R ensure that a PNR has been validated for a specific individual aircraft MSN.
R PNR are authorised for installation on individual aircraft MSN by SBs (and the
associated modifications) that are published by Airbus.
(b) Aircraft
Applicability Task applicable to

ALL All A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
A320-xxx A320-xxx series aircraft.
PRE nnnnn All aircraft PRE MOD nnnnn.
i.e. A318/A319/A320/A321 that do not have MOD nnnnn
embodied.
POST nnnnn All aircraft POST MOD nnnnn.
i.e. A318/A319/A320/A321 that do have MOD nnnnn
embodied.
POST nnnnn All aircraft POST MOD nnnnn (at least with mod proposal
Sxxxxx no. Sxxxxx embodied).
POST nnnnn All aircraft POST MOD nnnnn and POST MOD mmmmm.
POST mmmmm i.e. A318/A319/A320/A321 that do have MOD nnnnn and
MOD mmmmm embodied.
POST nnnnn All aircraft that do have MOD nnnnn or aircraft that do not
OR have MOD mmmmm.
PRE mmmmm
A320-200 All A320-200, or
OR All A321-100 that do not have MOD nnnnn embodied.
A321-100
PRE nnnnn
A320-200 All A320-200 that do have MOD nnnnn embodied, or
POST nnnnn All A321-100 that do have MOD nnnnn embodied and do
OR not have MOD mmmmm embodied.
A321-100
POST nnnnn
PRE mmmmm
POST nnnnn All aircraft that do have MOD nnnnn embodied.
(xx-yyyy) (xx-yyyy) is the Service Bulletin reference associated to
the modification.
CFM All aircraft equipped with CFM engines.
IAE All aircraft equipped with IAE engines.
R C. Exceptional short-term extensions for components/items listed in sub-part 4-3.
R Since ALS sub-part 4-3 intervals are based on statistical averages and reliability rates,
R an exceptional short-term extension for a specific ALS sub-part 4-3 interval may be
made on one aircraft for a limited period of time without compromising the safety
objectives declared at Type Certification.
Repeated use of such extensions, either on the same aircraft or on similar

aircraft in the Operator's fleet, should not be used as a substitute for good
management practices. Short-term extensions must not be used for fleet ASM
escalation.
R Unless noted adjacent to the airworthiness limitation, for all airworthiness limitations
R identified in the ALS sub-part 4-3, it has been accepted by the Primary Certification
R Authority (EASA) that short-term extensions up to the following maximum values may
be granted without consultation with that office.
(1) Controlled by Flight Hours (FH)
Extensions up to 10% or 500 FH (whichever is the lesser) may exceptionally be

R granted on ASM airworthiness limitations quoted in terms of Flight Hours.
(2) Controlled by Flight Cycles or LanDinGs (FC or LDG)
Extensions up to 5% or 250 FC/LDG (whichever is the lesser) may exceptionally

R be granted on ASM airworthiness limitations quoted in terms of Flight Cycles or
LanDinGs.
(3) Controlled by Calendar Time (Ye, Mo, etc…)

Where the repeat interval is 12 Months or less, extensions up to 10% or 1 month
R (whichever is the lesser) may exceptionally be granted on ASM airworthiness
limitations quoted in terms of Months.
Where the repeat interval is greater than 12 Months, extensions up to 2 Months

may exceptionally be granted.
It is the Operator’s responsibility to identify appropriate procedures with the Authority of

the State of aircraft registry for the control and development of his maintenance
program.
N Note: No short-term extensions are permissible for tasks previously required by

N individual ADs. These items will be highlighted by a note in the task
N description column.
END OF SUB-PART 4-0
Sub-part 4-1 ILLUSTRATIONS
ATA 29-22 - RAM AIR TURBINE (RAT)

(Hamilton Sundstrand) - FIG. 01
ISSUE: JAN 08/08 ALS PART 4-1 PAGE: 1
ATA 29-22 - RAM AIR TURBINE (RAT)

(Dowty) - FIG. 02
ATA 29-23 - POWER TRANSFER UNIT - FIG. 03
Ret. actuator pin

(rear spar side)
Ret. actuator pin

(main fitting side)
Gland
Nut
Retaining
ring (Gland)
Retaining ring
(Piston rod)
Cylinder
Piston
head
Piston rod
ATA 32-10 - MLG RETRACTION ACTUATOR - FIG. 04
ATA 32-20 - NLG DOOR UPLOCK - FIG. 05
Air Data Modules are remotely

mounted near and above the level of
the pitot and static probes
STATIC PROBE
(Typical)
PITOT PROBE
(Typical)
AIR DATA MODULE

(Typical Installation)
ATA 34-12 - AIR DATA MODULE - FIG. 06
END OF SUB-PART 4-1
N Sub-part 4-2 SYSTEMS LIFE LIMITED COMPONENTS
R Sub-part 4-2-1 LIFE LIMITS
N Note: explanations on the applicability system are provided in the sub-part 4-0 paragraph 3.
Explanatory notes are located under each LIFE LIMITATION
LIFE LIMITATION APPLICABILITY
assembly title. (Whichever occurs first)
A320-200 A320-200
Nomenclature Part Number FH LDG Cal. A318-100 A319-100 A320-100 A321-100 A321-200
Twin Bogie
ATA 29-23-00 HYDRAULIC POWER TRANSFER (FIG 03)
(1) This limit can be extended to 2000 FH if the inspection described in SB A320-29-1027 is applied from 1000 FH on a daily basis without finding.
Power Transfer Unit -211
(PTU) -212
1000
4101002-3 N/A N/A X -214 X
(1)
-231
-232
-211
-212
1000
4101002-4 N/A N/A X -214 X
(1)
-231
-232
-211
-212
4101002-5 3000 N/A N/A X -214 X
-231
-232
-211
-212
4101002-6 3000 N/A N/A X -214 X
-231
-232
-211
-212
4101002-91 2000 N/A N/A X -214 X
-231
-232
ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-2-1 PAGE: 1

EASA APPROVED
A320-200 A320-200
Twin Bogie
ATA 32-10-00 MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ACTUATOR (FIG 04)
R Retraction actuator pin 114094617 N/A 20000 N/A X
(main fitting side) 114193631 N/A 20000 N/A X X X X X X
ATA 32-20-00 NOSE GEAR AND DOORS (FIG 05)
Door uplock -211
C24730000-3 N/A 1000 N/A X -212
-231
ATA 34-12-00 NAVIGATION (FIG 06)
Air Data Module (ADM) -211
-212
PG1152AC02 N/A N/A 3 Ye X
-231
-232
END OF SUB-PART 4-2-1

EASA APPROVED
N Sub-part 4-2-2 CURRENT DEMONSTRATED LIVES

A320-200 A320-200
Twin Bogie
ATA 32-10-00 MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ACTUATOR (FIG 04)
(1) Retaining ring P/N 114094611 and P/N 114193606 must be replaced by a new one every time it is removed from the piston head.
(2) Retaining ring P/N 114193643 must be replaced by a new one every time it is removed from the gland.
R Retraction actuator pin 114094661 N/A 60000 N/A X
(main fitting side) 114193637 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590900 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590903 N/A 60000 N/A X
R Retraction actuator 114094303 N/A 60000 N/A X
piston rod 114094308 N/A 60000 N/A X
114193601 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590907 N/A 60000 N/A X
201590908 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
Retaining ring (retraction 114094611 N/A (1) N/A X
actuator piston rod) 114193606 N/A (1) N/A X X X X X X
piston head 114193603 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590909 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590912 N/A 60000 N/A X
piston head nut 114193604 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590910 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590911 N/A 60000 N/A X

EASA APPROVED
A320-200 A320-200
Twin Bogie
gland 114193602 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
114193642 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590913 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590914 N/A 60000 N/A X
201590915 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
R Retaining ring (retraction 114193643 N/A (2) N/A X X X X X X
actuator gland)
cylinder 114193600 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
114193641 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590904 N/A 60000 N/A X
201590905 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590906 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
N 201697600 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
N 201697601 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
N 201697602 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
N 201697603 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
Retraction actuator pin 114094615 N/A 60000 N/A X
(rear spar side) 114094635 N/A 60000 N/A X
114193610 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590901 N/A 60000 N/A X X X X X X
201590902 N/A 60000 N/A X

EASA APPROVED
Sub-part 4-3 SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Sub-part 4-3-1 CONTROLLED AT COMPONENT/SUB-ASSEMBLY LEVEL
N Note: Explanations on the applicability system are provided in the sub-part 4-0 paragraph 4.
LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS
R ALS PART 4 MAINTENANCE TASKS
(whichever occurs first) APPLICABILITY
REFERENCE
R Task Number Zone Description Threshold Interval PNR AIRCRAFT
R 292200-00001-1-E Z195 Ram Air Turbine (RAT) and actuator – 20 Yrs 20 Yrs AMM 292200-960-001 RAT A318
R (Hamilton Sundstrand) – FIG. 01 ALL OR
CMM 29-21-03 A319
Remove RAT and actuator for overhaul and CMM 29-21-42 Actuator OR
R replace with new or reconditioned units. CMM 29-21-44 ALL A320
POST 27189
PRE 28413
OR
A321
R 292200-00002-1-E Z195 Ram Air Turbine (RAT), Ejection Jack and 20 Yrs 20 Yrs AMM 292200-960-002 RAT (including A320
R AGCM – (Dowty) FIG. 02 turbine, leg PRE 27189
R CMM 29-21-05 and pump) OR
R Remove RAT (including turbine, leg and pump), CMM 29-21-27 ALL A320
R Ejection Jack and AGCM for overhaul and replace CMM 29-21-28 POST 28413
R with new or reconditioned units. CMM 29-21-80 Ejection Jack
R ALL
AGCM
R ALL

EASA APPROVED
Sub-part 4-3-2 CONTROLLED AT AIRCRAFT SYSTEM LEVEL
N Note: Explanations on the applicability system are provided in the sub-part 4-0 paragraph 4.
R LIMITATIONS LIMITATIONS
ALS PART 4 MAINTENANCE TASKS
(whichever occurs first) APPLICABILITY
REFERENCE
R Task Number Zone Description Threshold Interval PNR AIRCRAFT
D 324400-0001-1-E Z190 Parking/Ultimate emergency braking system 60000 FH 60000 FH AMM 324400/501 N/A A320-200
324400-720-002 PRE 26925
Functional check of the Brake Accumulator PRE 20139
system with the Parking Brake not applied
OR
A320-200
PRE 26925
POST 20139
POST 22129

EASA APPROVED
ALS PART 4
HISTORY FILE
1- GENERAL
- A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 revision 00

The A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 revision 00 has been created at the opportunity of the
life extension study for the A320-200 aircraft (MOD 37734). Systems-related limitations
included in the ALS Part 1 revision 00 have been transferred to ALS Part 4-2.
- A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 revision 01

The A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 revision 01 is mainly dedicated to introduce the
Extended Service Goal 1 (ESG1) exercise, which allows continued operation of the A320-200
systems POST MOD 39020 up to 120000 FH or 60000 FC (whichever occurs first).
2- SUMMARY OF CHANGES
The following summarizes the changes with respect to the previous issues of
A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4 (revision 00).
New items:
None
Amendments:
Sub-part 4-0.
Wording changes in harmonization with other programmes.
New operational life applicable to systems installations for A320-200 POST MOD 39020.
Sub-part 4-2.
Separation of sub-part 4-2 into sub-part 4-2-1 and sub-part 4-2-2 and nomenclature wording
changed for some ATA 32 items.
Retraction actuator cylinder new PNRs added: PNR 201697600, PNR 201697601, PNR
201697602 and PNR 201697603.
Sub-part 4-3.
ASM task reference 292200-00001-1-E: wording revised, applicability changed to ALL for RAT
and Actuator and AMM references changed.
ASM task reference 292200-00002-1-E: wording revised, applicability changed to ALL for RAT,
Ejection Jack and AGCM and AMM and CMM references changed.
Deletion:
Sub-part 4-3.
ASM task reference 324400-0001-1-E is transferred to A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 3
revision 01 as CMR One Star 324000-00002-1-C.
ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4 HISTORY FILE PAGE: 1/1

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AGEING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

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PART MVT PAGE ISSUE PART MVT PAGE ISSUE

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4 PAGE: 1-LEP

AGEING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

SYSTEMS LIFE LIMITED COMPONENTS 4-2

SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 4-3

ISSUE: JAN 08/08 ALS PART 4 PAGE: 1-TOC

AGEING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

REVISION APPROVED BY INSERTION IN

R Revision 01 is approved by EASA under reference 10040191.

R REVISION 01 COMPLIANCE TIME:

R 1. It is mandatory to comply with the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations

N 2. From 15-Jun-2012 to 14-Jun-2013, it is mandatory to comply with the maintenance

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4 PAGE: 1-ROR

Sub-part 4-0 INTRODUCTION

Compliance with the requirements contained in this document is mandatory. No

A318-111 A319-111 A320-111 A321-111

R B. Ageing Systems Maintenance (ASM)

R Airbus’ definition of Ageing Systems Maintenance (ASM) primarily refers to

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-0 PAGE: 1

N Note: Items listed in this ALS Part 4 may originate from:

N The publication of this document precludes the necessity to publish individual

R C. Operational life applicable to A318/A319/A320/A321 systems installations

R D. ALS Part 3 and ALS Part 4 correlation

R At time of original Type Certification, an appraisal of aircraft systems is carried out

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-0 PAGE: 2

schedule repetitive maintenance tasks within a defined interval so as to maintain the

N Sub-part 4-2 is approved by the EASA.

R Components/items listed under this sub-part are those affected by a replacement

N Sub-part 4-2-1: Life Limits

N Sub-part 4-2-2: Current Demonstrated Lives

F. Sub-part 4-3: SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

N Sub-part 4-3 is approved by the EASA.

The continued/enhanced inspection program given in this sub-part includes

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-0 PAGE: 3

Sub-part 4-3-1: Controlled at component/sub-assembly level

Sub-part 4-3-2: Controlled at aircraft system level

G. Traceability and replacement/maintenance requirements

In order to maintain aircraft airworthiness, it is mandatory to replace

It is also mandatory to perform/repeat the maintenance requirements listed in

N Airworthiness limitations (including life limitations) must be adjusted as

Therefore, it is necessary to assure traceability and monitoring of the

Non-compliance with these requirements could suspend the validity of the

However, it is recommended to maintain traceability and monitoring of such

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-0 PAGE: 4

For further guidance, Operators are requested to contact Airbus.

N Note 3: Traceability and monitoring of component/item listed in sub-part 4-2 is not

R H. Transfers of components/items between aircraft applications

N The airworthiness limitation(s) for a component/item fitted to an application (aircraft

R Tri = component/item’s remaining life for operation on current application i.

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-0 PAGE: 5

N Note 2: It’s recommended that the organization that mutilates a component/item

N Note: When components/items are removed by way of a systematic replacement,

The concept of Continuing Airworthiness includes the reporting of defects and

N Accountable persons or organizations shall report to the competent authority and

ISSUE: JUN 15/12 ALS PART 4-0 PAGE: 6

N K. ALS Part 4 airworthiness limitations

R L. Production/Repair concessions and Alternative Means Of Compliance

It is Operator’s responsibility to refer to the applicable limitations.

R When airworthiness limitations changes in a revision of the ALS Part 4 subsequent to