EASA AD 2020-0189
Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Post Flight Report — Check
Summary
The document titled Engine — Propeller Gear Box / Post Flight Report — Check is an informational Airworthiness Directive record created by EASA regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. It clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, so no public AD 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 AD record without legally binding requirements for civil operators, as no TP400-D6 engines are in civil use. It directs military authorities to issue their own ADs for affected military aircraft. No new compliance mandates or amendments to existing regulations are proposed for civil aviation.
Why It Matters
This matters because it informs aviation professionals that no civil AD applies to the TP400-D6 engine at this time, preventing confusion about compliance obligations. Military operators and maintenance organizations must be aware that applicable ADs come from their national military authorities. This ensures proper airworthiness oversight for aircraft with TP400-D6 engines in military service.
What To Do
Operators and maintenance organizations should contact their respective military airworthiness authorities to obtain the applicable ADs for TP400-D6 engines. No civil compliance actions are required currently. Stakeholders should refer to the CQC AD recommendations list for further guidance as needed.
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