CANCELLED: Engines Formerly Used by Non-Civil Operators — Civil Use
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2007-0098
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What to do
Affected operators and maintenance organizations should refer to the relevant Service Bulletin specified in TCDS EASA.E.072 for instructions on restoring engine conformity for civil use. No further action or compliance with the cancelled AD 2007-0098 is required. Stakeholders should update their compliance records accordingly and direct any technical questions to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines customer support.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0098-CN cancels the previous EASA AD 2007-0098 concerning SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES MAKILA 1 engines formerly used by non-civil operators, such as military users. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 series models. The cancellation reflects a change in how the airworthiness of these engines is managed within civil aviation.
What changed
This cancellation notice officially withdraws EASA AD 2007-0098, which previously set conditions for returning MAKILA 1 engines from non-civil to civil use. Instead of an AD, the relevant instructions are now incorporated by reference in the applicable Type Certificate Data Sheet via a Service Bulletin. This removes the need for an AD to address the airworthiness of these engines when installed on civil aircraft.
Why it matters
For aviation professionals, this change means that compliance with the previous AD is no longer mandatory, simplifying regulatory requirements for operators and maintenance organizations dealing with MAKILA 1 engines previously used in non-civil environments. It clarifies that the airworthiness risk is managed through the TCDS and associated Service Bulletin, streamlining oversight and maintenance procedures.
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