EASA AD 2020-0216: Superseded by EASA ADR 2021-0182

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including operators and maintenance organizations of Airbus A400M aircraft, should contact the responsible military airworthiness authority in their country to obtain applicable ADs. They should monitor updates from these military authorities and the CQC for relevant AD recommendations. No specific compliance deadlines are provided in this document.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2021-0182 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aeroplane. Since there are no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service, no public AD exists, and this record is provided for informational purposes only. The document advises that applicable ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the responsible military authorities depending on the country of registration.

What changed

This document introduces an informational AD record in place of a formal public AD for the Airbus A400M, reflecting the current lack of civil service aircraft of this type. It clarifies that legally binding ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by military authorities rather than EASA. The record serves as a recommendation to military authorities to issue their own ADs as necessary.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies that no EASA-issued AD applies to the Airbus A400M in civil service, impacting compliance and maintenance planning. Operators and maintenance organizations must refer to military authorities for applicable airworthiness requirements. Understanding this distinction helps ensure proper regulatory compliance and safety management for the Airbus A400M fleet.

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