EASA AD 2021-0091: Superseded by EASA ADR 2023-0022

What to do

Affected stakeholders should contact the responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable military AD for the Airbus A400M. Design approval holders and maintenance organizations should refer to the list of CQC AD recommendations available in the EASA Expert Area for guidance. There are no specified compliance deadlines in this document.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2023-0022 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. The record serves as an informational notice to design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.

What changed

This document introduces an informational AD record in place of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M, reflecting the lack of civil-registered aircraft of this type. It clarifies that legally binding ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the responsible military authorities based on the aircraft's country of registration. The document itself does not impose new requirements but serves as a recommendation to military authorities.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies that compliance with Airbus A400M airworthiness directives is managed through military authorities rather than civilian EASA ADs. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with the relevant military authority to obtain applicable ADs and ensure regulatory compliance. It prevents confusion about the regulatory framework for this specific aircraft type.

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