Continuing Airworthiness

What Is an Airworthiness Directive? Simple AD Guide

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Aircraft maintenance engineer reviewing an airworthiness directive document beside an aircraft engine

What Is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)? A Simple Explanation An Airworthiness Directive (AD) is a legally mandatory instruction issued by a national aviation authority requiring an operator to inspect, modify, repair, or apply an operational limitation to an aircraft, engine, propeller, or component because an unsafe condition has been identified. Unlike a manufacturer’s recommendation, an […]

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Airworthiness vs Continuing Airworthiness Explained

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Illustration comparing initial airworthiness certification and continuing airworthiness maintenance for an aircraft

Airworthiness vs Continuing Airworthiness: What’s the Difference? Introduction If you have spent any time around aircraft maintenance or CAMO, you have probably heard “airworthiness” and “continuing airworthiness” used almost interchangeably. They are not the same thing, and mixing them up can lead to real confusion about who is responsible for what. In simple terms: airworthiness

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