EASA AD 2020-0170R1: Superseded by EASA ADR 2023-0025

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should refer to the responsible military authority for the applicable ADs governing the Airbus A400M. They should obtain copies of these military ADs to ensure compliance. No civil compliance deadlines are specified in this document.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record 2023-0025 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves as an informational notice to military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for the affected aircraft.

What changed

This document introduces an informational AD record instead of a formal AD because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation. It clarifies that legally binding ADs for this aircraft type are issued by the responsible military authorities rather than EASA. The record directs stakeholders to consult military authorities for applicable ADs.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory framework for the Airbus A400M, which is exclusively operated by military entities. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must understand that EASA does not issue civil ADs for this aircraft, and they must coordinate with military authorities to ensure compliance. It helps avoid confusion about applicable airworthiness requirements for this type.

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