Superseded by EASA ADR 2023-0061

Superseded. Comply with 2018-0033, which replaces this document.

Published: Apr 21, 2021

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What to do

Affected stakeholders should contact the responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable ADs for the Airbus A400M. They should also refer to the list of CQC AD recommendations available for download in the EXPERT AREA for guidance. No specific compliance deadlines are provided in this document.

Summary

EASA ADR 2023-0061 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 and recommends that military airworthiness authorities issue their own ADs for the affected military aircraft.

What changed

EASA ADR 2023-0061 introduces an informational record in place of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M, reflecting the absence of this aircraft type in civil service. It directs that legally binding ADs for the Airbus A400M are issued by the relevant military authorities rather than EASA.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory framework for the Airbus A400M, emphasizing that compliance and airworthiness directives for this aircraft are managed by military authorities. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with the appropriate military bodies to obtain and comply with applicable ADs.

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