EASA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-13
NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED
Summary
EASA Decision not to adopt Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-FATA-01020A-13, which applies to aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers from 95007 through 95177. This decision follows a review of additional information from Irkut Corporation JSC and concludes that the issue addressed by the FATA AD does not meet EASA Part 21 criteria for AD action. Therefore, EASA will not implement this directive for the affected aircraft.
What Changed
EASA has decided not to adopt the Russian Federation's FATA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-13, which was intended to supersede the previous FATA AD 2019-322-01. This means that the new AD will not be enforced by EASA and the previous AD remains in place unless otherwise updated. The decision was based on further technical information that negated the need for additional AD action under EASA regulations.
Why It Matters
This decision informs aviation professionals that no new mandatory corrective actions are required under EASA for the affected Irkut aircraft serial numbers. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams can continue to follow existing directives without implementing the proposed changes from FATA AD 2020-FATA-01020A-13. It ensures clarity on regulatory expectations and avoids unnecessary operational disruptions.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders should maintain compliance with existing airworthiness directives and monitor any future communications from EASA or FATA regarding these aircraft. No new compliance actions are required as a result of this decision. For further information or clarification, contact EASA's Safety Information Section via the provided email address.
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