EASA AD 2021-0025R1: Hydraulic Power — Hoses — Replacement

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including military operators and maintenance organizations of the Airbus A400M, should contact their respective military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable AD for hydraulic power hose replacement. They should follow the legally valid requirements issued by those authorities. No civil compliance deadlines are provided in this document.

Summary

The document titled 'Hydraulic Power — Hoses — Replacement' is an explanatory statement related to the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities and design approval holders, recommending that affected military authorities issue their own ADs.

What changed

This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record (ADR) in the absence of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M. It does not impose legally binding requirements but recommends that military authorities responsible for the aircraft issue applicable ADs. It formalizes the communication process between EASA and military airworthiness authorities regarding hydraulic power hose replacement.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals involved with the Airbus A400M because it clarifies that no civil AD exists and that compliance requirements are governed by military authorities. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must recognize that applicable directives come from military sources, ensuring proper maintenance and airworthiness of the aircraft. It helps avoid confusion regarding regulatory responsibilities for this military aircraft type.

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