EASA AD 2021-0266-CN: CANCELLED: Propellers — Dowel Bolts — Life Limitation

What to do

Civil operators and maintenance organizations do not need to take any action regarding these propellers under EASA ADs. Military operators should contact their responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain and comply with the applicable military AD. Design approval holders and military authorities should use this information to coordinate and issue necessary military directives as appropriate.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive CANCELLED: Propellers — Dowel Bolts — Life Limitation is an informational record regarding Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no airworthiness directive (AD) document exists for these propellers in civil service because they are not currently used on civil aircraft. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own ADs for affected military aeroplanes.

What changed

This document cancels the issuance of a public AD for Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 propellers due to the absence of these propellers in civil aviation. Instead, it provides guidance only to the concerned design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities. The responsibility for legally binding requirements now lies with the respective military authorities of the countries where affected aircraft are registered.

Why it matters

This matters because it informs aviation professionals that no civil AD applies to these propellers, preventing unnecessary compliance actions for civil operators and maintenance organizations. Military operators and their compliance teams are reminded that they must refer to their national military authorities for applicable mandatory directives. It helps clarify regulatory responsibilities and avoids confusion regarding the applicability of ADs for these propellers.

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