EASA AD 2021-0158R1: Fuel — Standby Fuel Pump — Operational Check

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including military airworthiness authorities and operators of the Airbus A400M, should obtain the applicable military ADs from their responsible military authorities. They should follow the instructions and compliance requirements set forth in those military-issued documents. No specific compliance deadlines are provided in this informational record.

Summary

The document titled 'Fuel — Standby Fuel Pump — Operational Check' 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 not operated in civil aviation, and the document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities. The document recommends that military airworthiness authorities issue their own ADs for the affected military aircraft.

What changed

This document introduces an informational advisory record (ADR) in place of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M, which is currently not in civil service. It explains that the legally binding ADs for this aircraft type are issued by the respective military authorities rather than EASA. The document does not impose new requirements but serves as a recommendation for military authorities to act accordingly.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory framework for the Airbus A400M, ensuring that military operators and maintenance organizations understand that compliance is governed by military-issued ADs. It helps compliance teams and MROs recognize the source of applicable airworthiness requirements for this aircraft type and avoid confusion regarding civil AD applicability.

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