EASA AD 2022-0198: Superseded by EASA ADR 2022-0226

What to do

Affected stakeholders, particularly military airworthiness authorities and design approval holders, should consult the responsible military authority in their country for the applicable AD concerning Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 propellers. Civil operators and maintenance organizations can consider this document informational only and do not need to take action. No compliance deadlines are specified.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2022-0226 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no such propellers are currently in civil service, and therefore no public AD exists. The document serves as an informational record for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, recommending that military authorities issue their own ADs as applicable.

What changed

This document introduces an informational AD record in place of a formal AD due to the absence of Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 propellers in civil aviation. It clarifies that legally binding ADs for these propellers are issued only by the responsible military authorities depending on the country of registration. It does not impose new requirements but provides guidance for military authorities.

Why it matters

This matters because it informs aviation professionals that no civil AD exists for these specific propellers, preventing confusion or unnecessary compliance efforts. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams dealing with military aircraft equipped with these propellers must refer to their respective military authorities for applicable ADs. It ensures clarity on regulatory responsibility and helps maintain proper airworthiness oversight.

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