EASA AD 2017-0258-E: Superseded by EASA ADR 2018-0158

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should refer to the responsible military authority in their country for the applicable Airbus A400M AD. Operators and maintenance organizations should ensure they comply with military-issued ADs rather than expecting civil ADs. No compliance deadlines are specified in this document.

Summary

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2018-0158 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aeroplane in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not currently operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs as applicable.

What changed

This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record without legally binding requirements, due to the absence of Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It directs that applicable ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the responsible military authorities depending on the country of registration. The document itself is superseded by EASA ADR 2018-0158.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies that no civil AD applies to the Airbus A400M, ensuring that operators and maintenance organizations understand that compliance requirements come from military authorities. It helps compliance teams avoid confusion regarding the regulatory status of the Airbus A400M in civil aviation. The document also provides guidance on where to obtain applicable military ADs.

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