EASA AD 2022-0081
SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0117
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0117 is an informational document regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. Since there are currently no TP400-D6 engines in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves as a recommendation to military airworthiness authorities to issue their own directives for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.
What Changed
This document introduces an explanatory statement clarifying that no public AD is available for the TP400-D6 engine due to its absence in civil aviation. It establishes that the applicable ADs for affected military aircraft are issued by the respective military authorities, not EASA. The document itself is informational and does not impose legally binding requirements.
Why It Matters
This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory status of the TP400-D6 engine and directs military operators and maintenance organizations to coordinate with their national military authorities for applicable airworthiness requirements. It helps compliance teams understand that no EASA civil AD applies and that military ADs govern the affected aircraft. This prevents confusion and ensures proper maintenance and safety oversight for military operators.
What To Do
Operators and maintenance organizations with military aircraft equipped with TP400-D6 engines should contact their responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable AD. They should follow the military AD requirements for continued airworthiness and compliance. No civil compliance action is required under EASA for these engines at this time.
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