EASA AD 2022-0042
Electrical Power — Secondary Electrical Power Distribution Centre — Software Update
Summary
The document titled Electrical Power — Secondary Electrical Power Distribution Centre — Software Update is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no public AD exists because the Airbus A400M is currently not operated in civil aviation, and the document serves as an informational record for military authorities and design approval holders. The legally binding AD requirements for the Airbus A400M are issued by the respective military authorities depending on the country of registration.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational advisory record rather than a formal AD, highlighting that the software update for the Secondary Electrical Power Distribution Centre on the Airbus A400M is currently managed through military airworthiness directives. It does not impose new regulatory requirements but recommends military authorities issue their own ADs based on this content.
Why It Matters
This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory status of the Airbus A400M software update in the absence of civil service operations. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams involved with military Airbus A400M aircraft need to coordinate with their respective military authorities to ensure compliance with applicable ADs. It prevents confusion about the applicability of EASA ADs to military aircraft and directs stakeholders to the correct source for mandatory instructions.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders, including military operators and maintenance organizations of the Airbus A400M, should contact their responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable AD for the software update. They should monitor communications from their military authority and implement any mandated actions accordingly. No civil compliance deadlines are provided in this document.
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