EASA AD 2019-0145
SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2019-0260
Summary
The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2019-0260 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. It clarifies that no civil service aircraft currently use these engines, so no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record for military authorities and design approval holders, recommending that military authorities issue their own applicable ADs for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record without legally binding requirements, as no civil aircraft currently operate TP400-D6 engines. It directs affected military authorities to issue their own ADs based on national jurisdiction. The document itself does not impose new regulations but provides guidance to military airworthiness authorities.
Why It Matters
This matters because operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams dealing with military aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines need to be aware that no public EASA AD applies. Instead, they must refer to military-issued ADs for legally binding requirements. Understanding this distinction helps ensure proper compliance and maintenance oversight for affected military aircraft.
What To Do
Stakeholders should contact the responsible military authority in their country to obtain the applicable military AD for aircraft with TP400-D6 engines. They should monitor updates from military airworthiness authorities and the Certification and Qualification Committee (CQC) for relevant AD recommendations. No compliance deadlines are specified in this document.
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