EASA AD 2021-0232: Hydraulic Power — Hoses — Replacement

What to do

Affected stakeholders should contact the responsible military authority to obtain the applicable airworthiness directive for the Airbus A400M hydraulic power hose replacement. They should follow the military AD requirements for compliance and maintenance actions. No civil compliance deadlines are provided in this document.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive Hydraulic Power — Hoses — Replacement is an informational AD record related to the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own airworthiness directives.

What changed

This document introduces an informational AD record for the Airbus A400M hydraulic power hose replacement, which is not legally binding for civil operators. It clarifies that the legally valid requirements are issued by the respective military authorities depending on the aircraft's country of registration. The document does not impose new compliance requirements but provides guidance to military airworthiness authorities.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it highlights that Airbus A400M hydraulic hose replacement requirements are governed by military authorities rather than EASA for civil aviation. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with the appropriate military authority to obtain and comply with the applicable airworthiness directives. Understanding this distinction helps ensure proper maintenance and regulatory compliance for the Airbus A400M fleet.

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