Superseded by EASA ADR 2020-0023
Superseded. Comply with 2017-0258-E, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Replaces
- 2020-0023
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What to do
Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should refer to the responsible military authority for the applicable ADs concerning the Airbus A400M. Operators and maintenance organizations should contact their national military authority to obtain and comply with the relevant military ADs. There are no specified compliance deadlines in this document.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2020-0023 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no publicly available AD exists. The document serves as an informational record intended for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.
What changed
This document introduces an informational AD record in place of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M, reflecting the absence of civil-registered aircraft of this type. It clarifies that legally binding ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the responsible military authorities depending on the country of registration. The document itself does not impose any new regulatory requirements but provides guidance to military authorities.
Why it matters
This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies that compliance with ADs for the Airbus A400M is managed through military authorities rather than EASA for civil operators. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must recognize that no civil AD exists and that military ADs are the applicable regulatory instruments. This distinction helps avoid confusion and ensures proper channels are followed for airworthiness directives related to the Airbus A400M.
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