EASA AD 2021-0030: Superseded by EASA ADR 2023-0178

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should refer to EASA ADR 2023-0178 for guidance and contact their responsible military authority to obtain the applicable military AD. There are no compliance deadlines stated in this document. Operators should monitor communications from their military authority for any mandatory actions.

Summary

EASA ADR 2023-0178 is an explanatory statement document related to the Airbus A400M aeroplane. It clarifies that no publicly available Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists for the Airbus A400M in civil service because none are currently in civil operation. The document serves as an informational record for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities.

What changed

EASA ADR 2023-0178 introduces an informational AD record in place of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M, which is not in civil service. It recommends that military authorities issue their own legally valid ADs for affected military aircraft. This document replaces the absence of a public AD by providing guidance to relevant military stakeholders.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies that compliance with Airbus A400M airworthiness requirements is governed by military authorities rather than EASA for civil operators. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with their respective military authorities to obtain applicable ADs. It ensures that military-registered Airbus A400M aircraft maintain airworthiness through appropriate national regulations.

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