EASA AD 2023-0039: Main Landing Gear — Wheel Axles — Inspection

What to do

Affected military authorities should review this informational record and consider issuing their own airworthiness directives for the Airbus A400M main landing gear wheel axles. Operators and maintenance organizations should contact their responsible military authority to obtain the applicable AD and ensure compliance with those requirements.

Summary

The document titled 'Main Landing Gear — Wheel Axles — Inspection' is an explanatory statement issued by EASA regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no public AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation, and the document serves as an informational record for military authorities. The official AD requirements for this aircraft type are issued by the respective military airworthiness authorities depending on the country of registration.

What changed

This document introduces an informational advisory record (ADR) rather than a formal AD, highlighting that the applicable airworthiness directives for the Airbus A400M's main landing gear wheel axles are issued by military authorities. It recommends that military authorities consider issuing their own ADs based on this information.

Why it matters

This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory framework for the Airbus A400M, ensuring that military operators and maintenance organizations understand that compliance requirements come from military authorities rather than EASA. It helps avoid confusion about the existence of a civil AD and guides stakeholders to the correct source for mandatory inspections and maintenance.

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