OtherEASA AD 2023-0037-E

Equipment / Furnishings — Forward Evacuation Ladder — Marking / Operational Restriction

Published: Feb 13, 2023

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What to do

Affected stakeholders, including military operators and maintenance organizations of the Airbus A400M, should consult their respective military airworthiness authorities for the applicable ADs and compliance requirements. They should not rely on EASA for legally binding directives for this aircraft. For further information or copies of applicable military ADs, stakeholders should contact the responsible military authority or access the CQC AD recommendations list available in the EASA Expert Area.

Summary

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Forward Evacuation Ladder — Marking / Operational Restriction 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 not operated in civil aviation, and the content is provided by EASA solely for information to military authorities and design approval holders. The document advises that legally binding ADs for this aircraft type are issued by the relevant military authorities depending on the country of registration.

What changed

This document introduces an informational record (ADR) instead of a formal AD for the Airbus A400M forward evacuation ladder marking and operational restrictions. It establishes that EASA does not issue a public AD for this military aircraft and that military authorities are responsible for issuing applicable ADs. The document serves as a recommendation to military airworthiness authorities rather than a regulatory mandate.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory framework for the Airbus A400M, which is a military aircraft not subject to civilian ADs. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must recognize that compliance with airworthiness directives for this aircraft type falls under military jurisdiction. Understanding this distinction helps avoid confusion and ensures that the correct authorities are contacted for applicable requirements.

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