EASA AD 2019-0156R1
Engine — Post Flight Report — Check
Summary
The document titled 'Engine — Post Flight Report — Check' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD document exists. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines to issue their own applicable ADs.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record without legally binding requirements, as no civil aircraft currently operate the TP400-D6 engine. It provides guidance to military airworthiness authorities to develop their own ADs for affected military aircraft. No new compliance mandates or amendments to existing regulations are presented.
Why It Matters
This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory status of the TP400-D6 engine, ensuring that military operators and maintenance organizations understand that compliance requirements are governed by their respective military authorities. It prevents confusion regarding the absence of a public AD and directs stakeholders to the appropriate source for legally binding instructions.
What To Do
Operators and maintenance organizations with aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines should contact their responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable AD. They should monitor the CQC expert area for updates on AD recommendations. No immediate compliance actions or deadlines are specified in this document.
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