EASA AD 2023-0022: Superseded by EASA ADR 2024-0108

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should consult the responsible military authority in their country to obtain the applicable military AD for the Airbus A400M. Operators should monitor updates from their military authority for any AD requirements. No specific compliance deadlines are provided in this document.

Summary

The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0108 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aeroplane. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because there are currently no Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. The document serves as an informational record provided by EASA to relevant design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities.

What changed

This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record (ADR) for the Airbus A400M, noting the absence of a public AD due to the aircraft's exclusive military use. It recommends that military authorities issue their own legally valid ADs for affected aircraft based on their national jurisdiction. The document itself does not impose direct regulatory requirements but guides military authorities on AD issuance.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies that Airbus A400M operators in military service must refer to their national military authorities for applicable ADs. Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organizations and compliance teams should be aware that no EASA civil AD applies to this aircraft type, ensuring correct regulatory compliance and avoiding confusion. It also highlights the role of military authorities in managing airworthiness directives for military aircraft.

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