EASA AD 2021-0076
Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Discs — Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive record for Engine — Low Pressure Turbine Stage 2 Discs — Inspection provides information regarding the Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engine. This document clarifies that no Europrop TP400-D6 engines are currently in civil service, and therefore no public AD exists. The record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with these engines to issue their own airworthiness directives.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational AD record rather than a legally binding directive, due to the absence of TP400-D6 engines in civil aviation. It directs military airworthiness authorities to consider issuing their own ADs for affected military aircraft. No new inspection or maintenance requirements are mandated by this record itself.
Why It Matters
This matters because it informs aviation professionals that no civil AD applies to the TP400-D6 engine at this time, but military operators must follow their national military ADs. Maintenance and compliance teams should be aware that the official requirements come from military authorities, not EASA, for these engines. It helps clarify regulatory responsibility and ensures proper airworthiness oversight for military aircraft using this engine.
What To Do
Operators and maintenance organizations with military aircraft powered by TP400-D6 engines should contact their national military airworthiness authority to obtain and comply with the applicable military AD. No immediate action is required for civil operators since no civil AD exists. Stakeholders should monitor updates from their military authorities for any future directives.
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