OtherSupersededEASA AD 2019-0097

Superseded by EASA ADR 2020-0098

Superseded. Comply with 2018-0232R1, which replaces this document.

Published: Apr 30, 2019
Replaces: 2020-0098

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What to do

Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should consult the responsible military authority for the applicable ADs concerning the Airbus A400M. Operators and maintenance organizations should not expect a civil AD from EASA for this aircraft and should instead follow military directives. For further information, stakeholders can download the list of CQC AD recommendations from the EASA EXPERT AREA.

Summary

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2020-0098 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aeroplane in civil service.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.

What changed

This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record (ADR) for the Airbus A400M, which is not applicable to civil operators. It explains that the legally binding ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the respective military authorities based on the country of registration. The document itself does not impose new requirements but recommends military authorities to issue their own ADs.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies that no EASA civil AD applies to the Airbus A400M, ensuring that operators and maintenance organizations understand that compliance is governed by military authorities. It helps avoid confusion about regulatory responsibilities and directs stakeholders to the correct source for applicable airworthiness requirements. This distinction is critical for compliance teams managing military versus civil aircraft fleets.

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