EASA AD 2020-0023
Equipment & Furnishings — Life Raft / Cylinder Rod — Inspection / De- Activation / Modification
Summary
The document titled Equipment & Furnishings — Life Raft / Cylinder Rod — Inspection / De-Activation / Modification is an informational Airworthiness Directive record related to Airbus A400M aeroplanes. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own applicable ADs.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational AD record rather than a legally binding directive, highlighting that the official airworthiness requirements for the Airbus A400M are governed by military authorities. It clarifies that EASA provides the content only to design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, without issuing a public AD.
Why It Matters
This matters because aviation professionals operating or maintaining Airbus A400M aircraft must rely on military-issued ADs for compliance rather than EASA public ADs. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams need to coordinate with their respective military authorities to ensure adherence to applicable airworthiness requirements.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders should contact their responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable AD for the Airbus A400M. They should monitor updates from these authorities and follow any inspection, de-activation, or modification instructions related to life raft cylinder rods as mandated by the military ADs. No public compliance deadlines are specified in this document.
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