A320 Family Als Part5

A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitations Section

(ALS)
Part 5
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations
(FAL)
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Revision 06
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ISSUE: OCT 11/19

C80_ALS Part 5 Scheduled Revision Template_FM1404629_v4.0
A320 Family
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION STATUS ....................................................................................................................... 4
COMPLIANCE TIME ...................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 6

1. GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2. APPLICABILITY ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3. MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PUBLICATION ........................................................................................ 8
4. DEFINITION OF ALS PART 5 CONTENTS ......................................................................................... 10
4.1 LIFE LIMITATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS ................................................................ 10
4.3 CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL) ........................... 10
5. BASIC RULES ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 CLOCK STARTING POINT FOR ALS PART 5 LIMITATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1 LIFE LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................ 11
5.1.2 REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS ................................................... 11
5.2 TRACEABILITY ........................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 12
5.4 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ................................................................................................. 12
5.5 DISPOSAL/QUARANTINE ACTION ........................................................................................... 12
5.6 EXCEPTIONAL SHORT-TERM EXTENSIONS.......................................................................... 13
6. REPORTING ......................................................................................................................................... 13
7. PRODUCTION CONCESSIONS, REPAIRS, ALS VARIATIONS, AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COMPLIANCE .......................................................................... 14
8. MODIFICATIONS/REPAIRS NOT DEVELOPED BY AIRBUS DOA CERTIFICATE EASA.21J.031 14
SECTION 2. EXPLANATION OF TABLE FORMAT ................................................................ 15

1. LIFE LIMITATIONS (SECTION 3) ........................................................................................................ 15
2. REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS (SECTION 4) ................................................... 17
3. CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL) (SECTION 5) .............. 20
SECTION 3. LIFE LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................. 22
SECTION 4. REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS ......................................... 23
SECTION 5. CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL) ..... 24
APPENDIX A. ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX B. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................ 28
APPENDIX C. LIST OF DELETED TASKS ................................................................................ 30
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APPENDIX D. HISTORY FILE .................................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX E. SUMMARY OF CHANGES .................................................................................. 33
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REVISION STATUS
The ALS Part 5 is approved and Variations must also be approved.

The technical content of this Revision is approved under the authority of the DOA ref.
EASA.21J.031.
Note: the present Revision includes ALS data already approved either by EASA for major
changes or by Airbus under DOA privilege for minor changes.
REVISION NUMBER APPROVAL REFERENCE APPROVAL DATE

06 D050519060 OCT 11/19
This Revision contains all approved changes to A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 since the
last Revision.
This includes changes published through the following Variations:
VARIATION NUMBER REASON FOR THE VARIATION

MOD 163213 introduces option to include up to three Additional
Centre Tanks (ACT) to the A321 NEO ACF.
5.1 This Variation to Revision 05 aims at providing the mandatory
instructions and airworthiness limitations following embodiment of
MOD 163213.
MOD 162339 introduces envelope for design weight of A320 NEO
ACJ aircraft.
MOD 162339 is used as marker of A320 NEO ACJ configuration.
5.2
This Variation to Revision 05 aims at providing the mandatory
instructions and airworthiness limitations following embodiment of
MOD 162339.
MOD 161004 introduces the new A319-151N aircraft model.
MOD 165511 introduces the new A319-153N aircraft model.
MOD 162338 introduces envelope for design weight of A319 NEO
ACJ aircraft. This MOD is used as marker of A319 NEO ACJ
configuration.
5.3
This Variation aims to provide the impact on the mandatory
instructions and airworthiness limitations published in the
A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 Revision 05 following
embodiment of MOD 161004 and/or MOD 165511 and/or MOD
162338.
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A320 Family
COMPLIANCE TIME
Airbus recommends Operators to consider the implementation of the new or revised instructions and airworthiness limitations introduced by
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 Revision 06 in the Operators approved Maintenance Program (OMP) at the next scheduled opportunity.
Maintenance tasks and/or replacement of items and/or CDCCLs in SECTION 3, 4 & 5 are to be accomplished prior to the new/revised thresholds
and/or intervals provided in this Revision.
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A320 Family
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
1. GENERAL
The ALS Part 5 provides airworthiness limitations, also called Fuel Airworthiness Limitations Items
(Fuel ALI), related to the fuel tank ignition prevention and fuel tank flammability reduction. It
includes maintenance tasks to prevent any degradation of fuel tank and inerting system, which
could lead to an unacceptable risk. It also provides Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCL) to preserve ignition source prevention and flammability reduction design
features needed to prevent the development of an unsafe condition. Those requirements shall be
complied with, as per EASA Part M.A.302 – Aircraft Maintenance Program.
2. APPLICABILITY
The A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 applies to the following aircraft series and models:
AIRCRAFT SERIES AIRCRAFT MODELS

A318-111
A318-112
A318-100
A318-121
A318-122
A319-111
A319-112
A319-113
A319-114
A319-115
A319-100
A319-131
A319-132
A319-133
A319-151N
A319-153N
A320-211
A320-212
A320-200 A320-214
A320-215
A320-216
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AIRCRAFT SERIES AIRCRAFT MODELS

A320-231
A320-232
A320-233
A320-251N
A320-200 A320-252N
A320-253N
A320-271N
A320-272N
A320-273N
A321-111
A321-100 A321-112
A321-131
A321-211
A321-212
A321-213
A321-231
A321-232
A321-251N
A321-252N
A321-200 A321-253N
A321-271N
A321-272N
A321-251NX
A321-252NX
A321-253NX
A321-271NX
A321-272NX
A320 Family
3. MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PUBLICATION
The published maintenance program content is provided for aircraft operating up to the publication
trigger quoted in the table below. Operation beyond these values requires an update of the ALS
Part 5 data that are approved by the EASA. Should any operator envisage future operations
beyond the quoted values, they must first contact Airbus for advice.
PUBLICATION TRIGGER
AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION (whichever occurs first)
FIGHT HOURS (FH) FLIGHT CYCLES (FC)
A318-1xx 60 000 48 000
A319-1xx CEO PRE 155789
60 000 48 000
(Excluding Corporate Jet Operations)
A319 CJ (Corporate Jet Operations)
(A319 CEO POST 28162 POST 28238 POST 77 400 18 000
28342 OR A319 NEO POST 162338)
A319-1xx CEO POST 155789
120 000 60 000
A319-1xx CEO POST 160080
96 000 48 000
A320-2xx CEO POST 160080 96 000 48 000
A320-2xx CEO PRE 37734 PRE 39020 60 000 48 000
A320-2xx CEO POST 37734 PRE 39020 80 000 37 500
A320-2xx CEO POST 39020 (SB-02-1001) 120 000 60 000
A320-2xx CEO POST 20139 PRE 22129 POST
63 500 45 000
39020 (SB 02-1009)
A320 CJ (Corporate Jet Operations)
77 400 18 000
(A320 POST 162339)
A321-1xx / -2xx CEO PRE 154881 PRE 156130 60 000 48 000
A321-1xx / -2xx CEO POST 154881 PRE 156130 74 000 37 000
A321-1xx / -2xx CEO POST 156130 120 000 60 000
A319 / A320 / A321 NEO aircraft
96 000 48 000
Note:
- A319 / A320 / A321 CEO (Current Engine Option) aircraft are A319 / A320 / A321 aircraft
not fitted with NEO engines.
- A319 NEO used as Corporate Jet Operations (included in A319-VIP) have received MOD
162338 in production.
- A320 NEO used as Corporate Jet Operations (A320 VIP) have received MOD 162339 in
production.
A320 Family
- A319 CEO used as Corporate Jet Operations (included in A319-VIP) have received MOD
28238, MOD 28162 and MOD 28342 in production.
- MOD 155789 (SB 02-1007) refers to Design Service Goal (DSG) extension of A319-1xx
CEO aircraft up to 120000 FH or 60000 FC, whichever occurs first.
CEO aircraft up to 80 000 FH or 37500 FC, whichever occurs first.
CEO aircraft up to 120000 FH or 60000 FC, whichever occurs first.
- MOD 39020 (SB 02-1009) refers to DSG extension of A320-2xx CEO POST 20139 PRE
22129 aircraft up to 63500 FH or 45000 FC.
- MOD 154881 (SB 02-1003) refers to Design Service Goal (DSG) extension of A321-131
aircraft (MSN 00385, MSN 00550 and MSN 00591), A321-211 aircraft (MSN 00677, MSN
00781, MSN 00815, MSN 00841, MSN 00852, MSN 01238, MSN 01250 and MSN 01720)
and A321-231 aircraft (MSN 00663, MSN 00668, MSN 00787, MSN 00878, MSN 00915
and MSN 00954) up to 74000 FH or 37000 FC, whichever occurs first.
- MOD 160080 introduces the sharklet devices in the A319-1xx / A320-2xx CEO in-service
aircraft and extends the Design Service Goal (DSG) of the A319-1xx CEO (excluding
Corporate Jets Operations) POST MOD 160080 or A320-2xx CEO POST MOD 160080
up to 96 000 FH or 48 000 FC, whichever occurs first.
- MOD 20139 refers to the installation of a 4 wheel bogie configuration for the Main Landing
Gear.
- MOD 22129 refers to the anti-MOD of 20139 and restores the 2 wheel bogie
configuration.
- MOD 156130 introduces the Extended Service Goal (ESG) of the A321-1xx / -2xx CEO
POST MOD 156130 up to 120-000 FH or 60 000 FC, whichever occurs first.
- A319 / A320 / A321 NEO aircraft includes:
- A319-151N (A319 POST MOD 161004),
- A319-153N (A319 POST MOD 165511),
- A320-251N (A320 POST MOD 161003),
- A320-252N (A320 POST MOD 162680),
- A320-253N (A320 POST MOD 161860),
- A320-271N (A320 POST MOD 161000),
- A320-272N (A320 POST MOD 163955),
- A320-273N (A320 POST MOD 162512),
- A321-251N (A321 POST MOD 161005),
- A321-252N (A321 POST MOD 162681),
- A321-253N (A321 POST MOD 161006),
- A321-271N (A321 POST MOD 161002),
- A321-272N (A321 POST MOD 162038),
- A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX and -272NX (A321 POST MOD 160766).
A320 Family
For all these aircraft (excluding A319 NEO Corporate Jet and A320 NEO Corporate Jet) a
Design Service Goal (DSG) of 96 000 FH or 48 000 FC, whichever occurs first, has been
set.
4. DEFINITION OF ALS PART 5 CONTENTS
4.1 LIFE LIMITATIONS
Components/items listed under this section are those affected by a replacement requirement
associated to a life limitation less than the applicable aircraft life limitation. Failure of these
components/items in combination with other failures could lead to a catastrophic failure.
Life limitations quoted in SECTION 3 are applicable to the undamaged detail components/items as
listed, not to the assembly or the aircraft on which they are installed.
4.2 REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS
This section identifies repetitive maintenance/inspection tasks at aircraft level. The maintenance
requirements are applicable no later than the aircraft reaching the airworthiness limitation. These
tasks must be included in an Operator’s approved maintenance program. The task interval is
quoted in usage parameters (e.g. Flight Hour, Flight Cycle or Calendar time) depending on the
cause of potential degradation that, if not detected and addressed, could lead to catastrophic
failure of the aircraft.
Unless otherwise stated, the tasks and intervals specified in SECTION 4 of the ALS Part 5 are
mandatory and cannot be changed, escalated or deleted without the concurrence of the Primary
Certification Authority (EASA).
Where explicitly stated, task intervals may be adjusted in accordance with an Operator's approved
escalation practices or an approved reliability program, but the task content may not be changed or
deleted without prior Primary Certification Authority (EASA) approval. This statement has been
agreed on the basis that Operators with approved escalation practices or an approved reliability
program make adjustments to their maintenance programs based on data collection and analytical
techniques. It has been demonstrated that the use of such methods to manage a maintenance
program does not give rise to undue escalation.
With respect to tasks requiring tank entry, the interval quoted in this document is intended to allow
Operators to perform the task during an extended hangar visit during which tank entry is already
likely to be required for accomplishment of structural and Zonal inspections.
4.3 CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL)
A CDCCL is a limitation required to preserve either a critical ignition source prevention design
feature of the fuel system that is necessary to prevent the occurrence of an unsafe condition or a
critical design feature of the flammability reduction system.
The purpose of the CDCCL is to provide instructions to retain the critical ignition source prevention
or critical flammability reduction system design feature during configuration change that may be
caused by alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions.
A320 Family
5. BASIC RULES
5.1 CLOCK STARTING POINT FOR ALS PART 5 LIMITATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
This paragraph provides general rules related to the starting point for calculation of due dates or
times for limitations and maintenance requirements identified in this document according to the
different usage parameters.
5.1.1 LIFE LIMITATIONS
For the transferable systems components/items, the starting point is defined as the date at which
the component accomplishes the first flight for which it will undertake its intended function.
When computing the accumulated life of a component/item, calculations shall include the time
since its first flight according to usage parameters (unless otherwise stated).
The life limitation indicated against PNR originally fitted is counted from the first flight of the
component/item.
The life limitation indicated against PNR evolutions is also to be counted from the first flight of the
component/item (unless otherwise stated).
5.1.2 REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS
For maintenance inspection/task whose interval is given in Calendar time or in Flight Hours (FH),
the starting point to be considered is the date of Transfer of Title (TOT) to the first Operator of the
aircraft, unless otherwise stated in the delivery documentation of the dedicated aircraft.
Considering the very low number of flight hours performed between first flight and delivery, and the
methodology used to define task intervals, EASA agrees to consider the date of delivery of the
aircraft as the starting point for maintenance requirements whose intervals are given in Flight
Hours.
For maintenance inspection/task whose interval is given in Flight Cycles (FC) or Landings (LDG),
the starting point to be considered is the date of the aircraft first flight, unless otherwise stated in
the delivery documentation of the dedicated aircraft.
For a maintenance inspection/task that becomes applicable for the first time following modification
embodiment, the starting point is to be considered as the Date/FH/FC at which the modification is
embodied.
Next interval is calculated from the original due date of the last accomplishment of the
maintenance requirement, excluding any exceptional short-term extensions from calculation.
When alternative inspection methods are provided, the next interval applicable is the one
associated with the inspection method used at last inspection.
A320 Family
5.2 TRACEABILITY
Components/items listed under SECTION 3 have to be considered as “service life limited

components” or “life-limited parts” and therefore it is necessary to assure traceability and
monitoring of these parts as per EASA Part M A.305 - Aircraft continuing airworthiness record
system.
In the context of the ALS Part 5, traceability means records that clearly demonstrate the history of
each component back to initial entry into service of the component/item, so that life limitations are
accurately applied. Traceability records may comprise, but are not limited to, the following:
- Application history (aircraft type, model, weight variant, MSN i.e. Manufacturer
Serial Number, etc.),
- Maintenance actions carried out (Airworthiness Directives, modifications, repairs,
inspections, etc.),
- Life accumulation (accounting for any individual aircraft to which a component
may have been fitted).
Traceability and monitoring of component/item listed is not required for consumable component
(for which replacement is controlled at assembly/aircraft level).
5.3 REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In order to maintain aircraft airworthiness, Operators shall replace components/items listed under
SECTION 3 at or prior to whichever of the life limitations occurs first.
5.4 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
5.5 DISPOSAL/QUARANTINE ACTION
When the components/items, listed in SECTION 3, reach the life limitations, disposal/quarantine
action shall be taken as per EASA Part M.A.504 - Control of unserviceable components, which
asks for a status of service life limited components and a service life limited components log card.
Appropriate means shall be implemented to deter their installation on aircraft pending possible
extension of their life limitations. Examples of means are:
- Record keeping system,
- Non-permanent markings,
- Segregation (components stored separately from those currently eligible for
installation).
The ultimate solution is the mutilation beyond repair limits to prevent rework to appear to be
airworthy as per AMC M.A.504 – Control of unserviceable components.
Note: When consumable components are removed, they must be mutilated beyond repair limits to
prevent rework to appear to be airworthy.
A320 Family
5.6 EXCEPTIONAL SHORT-TERM EXTENSIONS
Since SECTION 4 maintenance inspection/task intervals are based on statistical averages and
reliability rates, an exceptional short-term extension for a specific Fuel ALI interval may be made
on one aircraft for a limited period of time without jeopardizing safety.
The term “exceptional short-term extension” is defined as an increase in a Fuel ALI interval that
may be needed to cover an uncontrollable or unexpected situation. 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 maintenance practices.
Unless noted adjacent to the task, for Fuel ALI identified in this ALS Part 5, it has been accepted
by the Primary Certification Office (EASA) that short-term extensions up to the following maximum
values may be granted without consultation with that office. Requests for extensions in excess of
these values must be submitted with full justification to the Primary Certification Office (EASA)
such that approval, if granted, can be given prior to their use.
(1) Fuel ALIs controlled by Flight Hours (FH)
Extensions up to 10% or 500FH (whichever is the lesser) may exceptionally be granted on
Fuel ALI intervals quoted in terms of flight hours.
(2) Fuel ALIs controlled by Flight Cycles (FC or LDG)
Extensions up to 5% or 250FC (whichever is the lesser) may exceptionally be granted on
Fuel ALI intervals quoted in terms of Flight Cycles or Landings.
(3) Fuel ALIs controlled by Calendar Time
Where the repeat interval is 12 months or less, extensions up to 10% or 1 month
(whichever is the lesser) may exceptionally be granted on Fuel ALI intervals quoted in
terms of months.
Where the repeat interval is greater than 12 months but less than 3 years, extensions up
to 2 months may exceptionally be granted.
Where the repeat interval is 3 years or greater, extensions up to 3 months may
exceptionally be granted.
This paragraph in the ALS Part 5 is written to confirm to the Authority of the State of aircraft
registry that exceptional short-term extensions of Fuel ALI intervals are permissible. Approval of
such extensions rests with the Authority of the State of aircraft registry in the same way as it does
for any other scheduled maintenance task interval extension.
Note: No short-term extensions are permissible for maintenance tasks previously required by
individual ADs. These items will be highlighted by a note in the task description column.
6. REPORTING
Any identified condition affecting components/items listed in the ALS Part 5 which could endanger
flight safety shall be reported in accordance with operational rules of registration of the aircraft.
Airbus highly advises all operators to also report inspection findings to Airbus via the AirbusWorld
eSite: Airbus World > Content library > Maintenance and Engineering > Scheduled Maintenance
Requirements > MPD Reporting Template.
This then gives access to the appropriate reporting spreadsheet and the associated “MPD Task
Reporting Guidelines”.
A320 Family
All reports should be sent to MPDtask.Reports@airbus.com. Any related questions should be sent
to the same address. Operators will receive an acknowledgement for data reports.
7. PRODUCTION CONCESSIONS, REPAIRS, ALS VARIATIONS, AIRWORTHINESS

DIRECTIVES AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COMPLIANCE
Limitations of the ALS Part 5 may be superseded by instructions given in either a production
concession, a repair solution, an ALS Variation, an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC), an
Airworthiness Directive (AD) or exemptions provided by National Aviation Authorities (e.g.
exemption supported by ASAC – Airbus Statement of Airworthiness Compliance).
It is Operator’s responsibility to refer to the applicable limitations.
When a limitation affected by a production concession/repair solution/AD/AMOC, Operators are
requested to contact Airbus for guidance to establish impact on the production concession/repair
solution/AD/AMOC.
8. MODIFICATIONS/REPAIRS NOT DEVELOPED BY AIRBUS DOA CERTIFICATE

EASA.21J.031
If an aircraft/component has a modification or repair embodied, that has not been developed under
the authority of Airbus Design Organization Approval (DOA) No EASA.21J.031, and affects the
content of the ALS, the Design Approval Holder (e.g. Supplementary Type Certificate (STC)
holder) is responsible to provide any necessary adaptations of the ALS Part 5 airworthiness
limitations.
A320 Family
SECTION 2. EXPLANATION OF TABLE FORMAT

The Life Limitations are presented in SECTION 3 of ALS Part 5, Repetitive Maintenance/Inspections Tasks are presented in SECTION 4 of ALS Part
5 and CDCCL items related to fuel tank ignition prevention and flammability reduction system are presented in SECTION 5 of ALS Part 5. Detailed
information is given below to explain tables provided on subsequent pages.
1. LIFE LIMITATIONS (SECTION 3)
LIFE LIMITATIONS
(Whichever occurs first)
NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER LIFE LIMITATIONS APPLICABILITY
FH FC Cal.
ATA NBR – ATA DESIGNATION
(1) NOMENCLATURE
This column provides the nomenclature of the part number given on the right-hand side column.
(2) PART NUMBER
This column provides the part number impacted by the life limitations.
(3) LIFE LIMITATION
Life limitations are provided in usage parameters, e.g.:
- FH: Flight Hour
- FC: Flight Cycle
- Cal.: Calendar time in year, months, etc.
(4) LIFE LIMITATION APPLICABILITY
This column indicates the aircraft type/series/model and modification status on which the part number, impacted by the life limitations, is installed for
which the life limitation is applicable.
Life limitation applicability is identified for all affected aircraft (Refer to SECTION 1, paragraph 2. APPLICABILITY).
A320 Family
Examples are given below:
APPLICABILITY LIFE LIMIT APPLICABLE TO

ALL All A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft
A321-X00 A321-X00 series aircraft
A320-XYZ A320-XYZ models aircraft only
A319 PRE nnnnn All A319 series aircraft on which modification nnnnn has not been embodied
A320 POST mmmmm All A320 series aircraft on which modification mmmmm has been embodied
A320-200
A320-200 series aircraft only on which modification nnnnn has been embodied and modification mmmmm
POST nnnnn
has not been embodied
PRE mmmmm
A320-200
POST nnnnn
PRE mmmmm A320-200 series aircraft only on which modification nnnnn has been embodied and modification mmmmm
OR has not been embodied OR A321-100 series aircraft only on which modification wwwww has been
A321-100 embodied and modification zzzzz has not been embodied
POST wwwww
PRE zzzzz
CFM All aircraft on which CFM engines are installed
IAE All aircraft on which IAE engines are installed
PW All aircraft on which Pratt &Whitney engines are installed
Limitations applicable only:
FAA only - To US registered aircraft, and
- When national authority requires to apply FAA requirements.
A320 Family
2. REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS (SECTION 4)

ALS PART 5 REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS
INTERVAL
REFERENCE APPLICABILITY
FAL reference (FH/FC/Cal.)
DESCRIPTION
number
(1) DESCRIPTION
The description column provides a concise description of the work to be performed.
(2) FAL REFERENCE NUMBER
The FAL reference numbering system follows a similar format to the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) system, as follows:
The FAL reference number comprises 12 digits and 1 letter organized as follows:
XXXXXX-YYYYY-I- F
Stands for discriminating task related to ALS Part 5.
The Applicability Index identifies successive developments

of a task introduced by modifications or specific
requirement.
Stands for the Sequence Number, apart from a few cases,

the sequence number is used to discriminate between
different tasks relating to the same hardware.
The ATA reference identifies the system/sub-system or

component on which the task is to be accomplished.
A320 Family
(3) REFERENCE
The reference column provides reference(s) to Instruction for Continued Airworthiness where maintenance practices/procedures necessary for the
task accomplishment are provided. E.g.: Reference to Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).
The reference column is for guidance only as its content is not approved by EASA.
Should a reference change between two successive revisions of the ALS Part 5, the Operator should consider the updated reference.
(4) INTERVAL
This column is used to record the selected interval for the task.
The interval may be expressed in terms of usage parameters (e.g. FC, FH, Cal.). Refer to Appendix B for definition.
(5) APPLICABILITY
This column indicates the aircraft type/series/model and modification status for which the task is applicable.
Examples are given below:
APPLICABILITY TASK APPLICABLE TO
ALL All A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft
A319-X00 A319-X00 series aircraft
A320-XYZ A320-XYZ models aircraft only
A318 PRE nnnnn All A318 series aircraft on which modification nnnnn has not been embodied
A320 POST mmmmm All A320 series aircraft on which modification mmmmm has been embodied
A320-200
A320-200 series aircraft only on which modification nnnnn has been embodied and modification mmmmm
POST nnnnn
has not been embodied
PRE mmmmm
A320 Family
APPLICABILITY TASK APPLICABLE TO

A319-100
POST nnnnn
PRE mmmmm A319-100 series aircraft only on which modification nnnnn has been embodied and modification mmmmm
OR has not been embodied OR A321-100 series aircraft only on which modification nnnnn has been
A321-100 embodied and modification mmmmm has not been embodied
POST nnnnn
PRE mmmmm
CFM All aircraft on which CFM engines are installed
IAE All aircraft on which IAE engines are installed
PW All aircraft on which PW engines are installed
Limitation applicable only:
FAA only - To US registered aircraft, and
- When national authority requires to apply FAA requirements.
Limitation applicable to all A318/A319/A320/A321 aircraft, except:
ALL except FAA - US registered aircraft, and
- When national authority requires to apply FAA requirements
A320 Family
3. CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL) (SECTION 5)
CDCCL
CDCCL REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE LIMITATION APPLICABILITY
REF.
(1) CDCCL REF.

The CDCCL Ref. identifies the number of CDCCL.
(2) CDCCL
The CDCCL column identifies the critical component/item or design features of the fuel system and the Flammability Reduction System (FRS).
(3) REQUIREMENTS
The requirements column explains why critical component/item or design features of the fuel system or of the FRS are considered critical with regards
to ignition risk. This column provides instructions to retain the critical ignition source prevention or critical flammability reduction design features during
configuration change that may be caused by alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions that Operators are required to comply with.
(4) REFERENCE
This column provides a reference to Instruction for Continued Airworthiness where a CDCCL is contained. E.g.: Reference to Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM), or Component Maintenance Manual (CMM).
The reference column is for guidance only as its content is not approved by EASA. Operators shall comply with the instructions provided in the column
“Requirements”. Should a reference change between two successive revisions of the ALS Part 5, the Operator should consider the updated
reference.
Operators shall ensure that the person performing an installation, a repair or a modification will not compromise the original design criteria and shall
reflect CDCCL in their internal documentation.
(5) APPLICABILITY
The applicability column gives the specific aircraft series/model and possible additional identifier (MOD, etc.) to allow the identification of those aircraft
to which the CDCCL reference applies.
A320 Family
Due to their general nature, CDCCL No. 5, No. 8 and No. 9 are considered impracticable to identify in aircraft documentation. The applicability column
gives the combination of critical design features with aircraft that requires the identification of CDCCL items.
Note: “FAA only” term in the limitation applicability means that all aircraft operated under FAA registration or aircraft registered under an Airworthiness
Authority which follow FAA rules, have to comply with this limitation. It is the Operator’s responsibility to check the limitation applicability with the
authority of the state of aircraft registration.
A320 Family
SECTION 3. LIFE LIMITATIONS
Life limitations can be found in the embedded excel file “SA ALS Part 5 Revision 06.xlsx”.
A320 Family
SECTION 4. REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS
Repetitive Maintenance / Inspection tasks can be found in the embedded excel file “SA ALS Part 5 Revision 06.xlsx”.
A320 Family
SECTION 5. CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL)
CDCCL items related to fuel tank ignition prevention and flammability reduction system can be found in the embedded excel file “SA ALS Part 5
Revision 06.xlsx”.
A320 Family
APPENDIX A. ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATION MEANING
ACF Airbus Cabin-Flex
ACT Additional Center Tank
ACJ Airbus Corporate Jet
AD Airworthiness Directive
ALI Airworthiness Limitation Item
ALS Airworthiness Limitations Section
AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance
AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual
AMOC Alternative Method Of Compliance
AP Airbus Procedure
ASAC Airbus Statement of Airworthiness Compliance
ASM Air Separation Module
ATA Air Transport Association
Cal. Calendar
CCU CSAS Control Unit
CDCCL Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations
CEO Current Engine Option
CFM CFM International
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CJ Corporate Jet
CMM Component Maintenance Manual
CSAS Conditioned Service Air System
D Deleted
DFCV Dual Flapper Check Valves
DOA Design Organization Approval
DSG Design Service Goal
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
ESG Extended Service Goal
ESPM Electrical Standard Practices Manual
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A320 Family
FAA Federal Aviation Authority
FAL Fuel Airworthiness Limitations
FC Flight Cycle
FH Flight Hour
FQI Fuel Quantity Indicator
FQIS Fuel Quantity Indication System
FRS Fuel Reduction System
FTIS Fuel Tank Inerting System
GFI Ground Fault Interrupter
IAE International Aero Engines
IGGS Inert Gas Generator System
LDG Landing
Mo Month
MOD Modification
MPD Maintenance Planning Document
MSN Manufacturer Serial Number
N New
N/A Not Applicable
NBR Number
NEA Nitrogen Enriched Air
NEO New Engine Option
OMP Operators approved Maintenance Program
PNR – P/N Part Number
PW Pratt and Whitney
R Revised
SB Service Bulletin
SOC Summary Of Changes
STC Supplementary Type Certificate
TC Type Certificate
TEMP Temperature
TOC Table Of Contents
A320 Family
TOT Transfer Of Title
US United States
YE – Ye Year
A320 Family
APPENDIX B. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
TERM DEFINITION
Airworthiness limitations in Years (Ye), in Months (Mo), etc… must be
counted from the date of initial entry into service of the component/part,
unless otherwise stated. Storage, maintenance, etc… do not freeze
calendar time accumulation but during those cases the life limit is not
considered as exceeded since the aircraft is not in airworthy conditions.
CALENDAR TIMES
Nevertheless the component/part must be replaced before the release to
(Cal.)
service of the aircraft.
Month(s): equivalent of 1 calendar month (can be calculated as 1/12
calendar year).
Year(s): equivalent of 12 calendar month (can be calculated as 365,25
days).
Period of time given to Operators to accomplish maintenance tasks and/or
replace items (at component or aircraft level) having exceeded or close to
COMPLIANCE TIME
exceed the new/reduced airworthiness limitations provided in the
Revision/Variation.
An intensive examination of a specific component/item, installation or
assembly, to detect damage, failure or irregularity. Available lighting is
DETAILED normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity
INSPECTION deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses,
etc. may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate access
procedures may be required.
Is the process ensuring that the level of airworthiness guaranteed by TC
CONTINUED
is maintained for each individual aircraft at the time of its entry into service
AIRWORTHINESS
and during all its service life.
EXCEPTIONAL
An extension in an airworthiness limitation that may be needed to cover
SHORT-TERM
an uncontrollable or exceptional unexpected situation.
EXTENSION
FLIGHT CYCLE (FC) A complete take-off and landing sequence.
FLIGHT HOUR (FH) The accumulated time intervals between ‘wheels-off’ and ‘wheels-on’.
IMPLEMENTATION The period of time allocated to Operators to update their approved
PERIOD Maintenance Program.
The maximum period expressed in usage parameters between the
INTERVAL
completion of a task and its next due accomplishment.
Is an operation of an aircraft touching the runway and coming to a full stop
LANDING (LDG)
or performing a “touch and go”.
A qualitative check to determine that a component/item is fulfilling its
OPERATIONAL
intended purpose. It is a failure finding task and does not require
CHECK
quantitative tolerances.
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A320 Family
TERM DEFINITION
The initial accomplishment of a specific maintenance task from the initial
THRESHOLD Entry-Into-Service. It may be expressed in usage parameters like FH
and/or FC and/or LDG and/or Calendar time.
A landing in which an aircraft touches the runway and does not come to a
TOUCH AND GO
full stop prior to commencing an additional flight.
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A320 Family
APPENDIX C. LIST OF DELETED TASKS
TASK REFERENCE SUMMARY OF CHANGES

470000-00001-1-F Task deleted in ALS Part 5 Revision 04
470000-00002-1-F Task deleted in ALS Part 5 Revision 04
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A320 Family
APPENDIX D. HISTORY FILE
RECORD OF REVISIONS
REVISION REVISION
REASONS FOR REVISION
NUMBER DATE
The ALS Part 5 Revision 00 was issued to transfer the content of
the A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document issue 4 into the subject
00 document. New limitations resulting from the installation of Fuel SEP 14/12
Tank Inerting System (FTIS) and Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI)
were also introduced.
The ALS Part 5 Revision 01 was issued to delete Sub Part 5-2
change to type design in accordance with latest revision ALS AP
through which design changes are not to be mandated through
01 JUL 09/14
inclusion in the Airworthiness Limitations Section. Revision 01 also
amended the applicability of the GFI operational check and
updated the maintenance references applicable to CDCCLs.
The ALS Part 5 Revision 02 was issued to update existing CDCCL
3 applicability by embodiment of MOD 155636 (Common fuel
gauging system) and by embodiment of MOD 161290 (new FQIS).
02 DEC 18/15
It also allowed continued operation up to 120 000 FH o A319-100
aircraft series (ESG) and provided the Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations applicable to the A320-271N aircraft model.
The ALS Part 5 Revision 03 is issued to provide the Fuel
03 Airworthiness Limitations applicable to the A320-251N aircraft JUN 07/16
model.
Airworthiness Limitations applicable to the new A321-271N, A321-
251N and A321-253N aircraft models. Besides, the Revision 04
also provides the Fuel Airworthiness Limitations related to the
Extended Service Goal (ESG) for A321-100/ -200 aircraft series,
allowing continued operation up to 60 000 FC or 120 000 FH
04 whichever occurs first. It also introduces some reduced ASM life APR 06/17
limitations for some specific aircraft/engine configurations where
the in-service ASM life has been found to be inconsistent with
original predictions. Additionally two ATA 47 scheduled tasks are
deleted as a result of updates to the System Safety Analysis. An
update of the CDCCL table for some AMM references has been
performed.
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A320 Family

252N, A321-272N. Besides, this Revision provides the Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations applicable to the new A321 NEO ACF
05 aircraft models: A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX and JUN 13/18
-272NX. The Revision 05 also provides the Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations related to the introduction of a new lower temperature
operating environment for the FTIS, having an impact on the ASM
life and performance.

153N, A320-253N, A320-272N and A320-273N.
Besides, this Revision provides the Fuel Airworthiness Limitations
06 OCT 11/19
applicable to the new A319 NEO ACJ and A320 NEO ACJ aircraft
models. It also provides the Fuel Airworthiness Limitations to be
introduced in the frame of A321 NEO ACF models using the option
for one or more ACTs.
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A320 Family
APPENDIX E. SUMMARY OF CHANGES
GENERAL
Summary of Changes (SOC) from previous ALS revisions are not published within this ALS Part 5.
SOC for previous revisions could be found within the related revision.
Except in SECTION 3, SECTION 4 and SECTION 5, non-administrative changes are highlighted
with a revision bar in the left hand margin in front of the line different from previous revision of the
ALS Part 5.
In SECTION 3, FAL changes are highlighted with the following movement codes printed in the left
hand margin of the FAL when different from previous revision of the ALS Part 5:
 <N> = New (new life limited part number introduced)
 <R> = Revised (at least one change in one limitation of considered part number)
 <D> = Deleted (part number no more life limited).
In this section, administrative changes are not highlighted but are identified in the SOC column.
In SECTION 4 and SECTION 5, FAL changes are highlighted with the following movement codes
printed in the left hand margin of the FAL when different from previous revision of the ALS Part 5:
 <N> = airworthiness limitation is new,
 <R> = airworthiness limitation has been revised,
 <D> = airworthiness limitation has been deleted.
In this section, administrative changes are not highlighted but are identified in the SOC column.
COVER PAGE
Cover page has been revised to amend the Revision number and to update the Airbus logo.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Table of content has been updated accordingly to the changes performed throughout the
document.
REVISION STATUS
The first frame has been updated to take into account subjects approved under DOA authority.
This section has also been updated to provide the:
- Approval dates and reference of the A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 Revision 06
- Reasons of the Variations compiled in this Revision.
COMPLIANCE TIME
This section has been updated to revise the compliance time paragraph and to provide the list of
instructions and airworthiness limitations which have been revised and introduced in the
A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5 Revision 06 as well as their associated implementation period
and compliance time (when applicable). This information comes from the original data which have
been introduced in the current Revision.
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A320 Family
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
Page 6: The applicability table has been updated to introduce new A319-151N, A319-153N, A320-
253N, A320-272N and A320-273N aircraft models.
Page 8: Maintenance Program Publication Table has been updated following new A319 NEO ACJ
and A320 NEO ACJ.
Notes have been updated accordingly.
Page 6 - Reporting: path toward Airbus World has been updated.
SECTION 2 – EXPLANATION OF TABLE FORMAT

No change.
SECTION 3 – LIFE LIMITATIONS

Limitations table with its associated change description has been transferred in the embedded
excel file.
SECTION 4 – REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS

excel file.
SECTION 5 – CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL)

excel file.
APPENDIX A – ABBREVIATIONS
Following abbreviations have been added: ACJ and CEO.
APPENDIX B – TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

No change.
APPENDIX C – LIST OF DELETED TASKS

This section lists the deleted tasks from previous Revisions.
APPENDIX D – HISTORY FILE

The section has been updated to add the reason for issuance of the ALS Part 5 Revision 06.
APPENDIX E – SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This section provides the changes introduced in the ALS Part 5 Revision 06.
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A318/A319/A320/A321

Airworthiness Limitations Section

ISSUE: OCT 11/19

REVISION STATUS ....................................................................................................................... 4

COMPLIANCE TIME ...................................................................................................................... 5

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 6

SECTION 2. EXPLANATION OF TABLE FORMAT ................................................................ 15

SECTION 3. LIFE LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................. 22

SECTION 4. REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS ......................................... 23

SECTION 5. CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL) ..... 24

APPENDIX A. ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX B. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................ 28

APPENDIX C. LIST OF DELETED TASKS ................................................................................ 30

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APPENDIX D. HISTORY FILE .................................................................................................... 31

APPENDIX E. SUMMARY OF CHANGES .................................................................................. 33

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The ALS Part 5 is approved and Variations must also be approved.

REVISION NUMBER APPROVAL REFERENCE APPROVAL DATE

This includes changes published through the following Variations:

VARIATION NUMBER REASON FOR THE VARIATION

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AIRCRAFT SERIES AIRCRAFT MODELS

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AIRCRAFT SERIES AIRCRAFT MODELS

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3. MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PUBLICATION

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4. DEFINITION OF ALS PART 5 CONTENTS

4.1 LIFE LIMITATIONS

4.2 REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS

4.3 CRITICAL DESIGN CONFIGURATION CONTROL LIMITATIONS (CDCCL)

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5.1.1 LIFE LIMITATIONS

5.1.2 REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS

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Components/items listed under SECTION 3 have to be considered as “service life limited

5.3 REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

5.4 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

5.5 DISPOSAL/QUARANTINE ACTION

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5.6 EXCEPTIONAL SHORT-TERM EXTENSIONS

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7. PRODUCTION CONCESSIONS, REPAIRS, ALS VARIATIONS, AIRWORTHINESS

8. MODIFICATIONS/REPAIRS NOT DEVELOPED BY AIRBUS DOA CERTIFICATE

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SECTION 2. EXPLANATION OF TABLE FORMAT

ATA NBR – ATA DESIGNATION

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Examples are given below:

APPLICABILITY LIFE LIMIT APPLICABLE TO

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2. REPETITIVE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION TASKS (SECTION 4)

Stands for discriminating task related to ALS Part 5.

The Applicability Index identifies successive developments

Stands for the Sequence Number, apart from a few cases,

The ATA reference identifies the system/sub-system or

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APPLICABILITY TASK APPLICABLE TO

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