EASA AD 2020-0178
SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0202
Summary
The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0202 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aeroplane. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aircraft exist, so no public AD is issued by EASA. The document serves as an informational record for military authorities and design approval holders.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record (ADR) for the Airbus A400M, which is not subject to a public AD due to the absence of civil aircraft. It recommends that military airworthiness authorities issue their own legally valid ADs for affected military aircraft. The document itself does not impose direct regulatory requirements.
Why It Matters
This matters because it informs aviation professionals that no EASA public AD applies to the Airbus A400M in civil service, emphasizing that compliance and airworthiness directives for this aircraft type are managed by military authorities. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with their respective military authorities to ensure adherence to applicable military ADs.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders should contact the responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable military AD for the Airbus A400M. They should monitor updates from their military authority and the Certification and Qualification Committee (CQC) for any AD recommendations. No compliance deadlines are specified in this document.
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