Nacelles / Pylons — Engine Cowls — Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2022-0059, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Affected stakeholders, including military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, should consult the responsible military authority for the applicable AD related to Airbus A400M engine cowls inspection. Operators should obtain and comply with the military AD issued by their national authority. There are no civil compliance deadlines specified in this document.
Summary
The document titled Nacelles / Pylons — Engine Cowls — Inspection is an explanatory statement regarding 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 currently not operated in civil aviation. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to military authorities and design approval holders, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.
What changed
This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record (ADR) in the absence of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M. It does not impose new regulatory requirements but provides guidance to military airworthiness authorities to develop their own legally binding ADs. The document formalizes the communication process between EASA and military stakeholders regarding engine cowls inspection.
Why it matters
This matters because it informs aviation professionals, particularly those involved with military aircraft maintenance and airworthiness, that no civil AD exists for the Airbus A400M engine cowls inspection. Operators and maintenance organizations must rely on military authorities for applicable directives, ensuring compliance with relevant military airworthiness requirements. It helps clarify regulatory responsibilities and prevents confusion about civil AD applicability.
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