EASA AD 2019-0116: Superseded by EASA ADR 2021-0268

What to do

Affected stakeholders should contact the responsible military authority in the country of aircraft registration to obtain the applicable military Airworthiness Directive. They should refer to the list of CQC AD recommendations available for download under the EXPERT AREA for further guidance. No civil compliance deadlines are specified in this document.

Summary

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2021-0268 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aeroplane in civil service.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 operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities and design approval holders.

What changed

This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record without legally binding requirements, as the Airbus A400M is exclusively operated by military authorities. It directs affected military authorities to issue their own ADs applicable to their registered aircraft. The document itself does not impose new regulations but replaces the need for a civil AD for this aircraft type.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies that compliance with ADs for the Airbus A400M is managed by military authorities rather than civil aviation regulators. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with the responsible military authority to obtain applicable ADs. Understanding this distinction helps ensure proper airworthiness management and regulatory compliance for the Airbus A400M fleet.

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