EASA AD 2023-0097
SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0241
Summary
The document titled SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0241 is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) document for the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no civil Airbus A400M aeroplanes exist, so no public AD is issued by EASA. The document serves as an informational record and recommends military authorities issue their own ADs for affected aircraft.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational Airworthiness Directive record for the Airbus A400M, highlighting that no public AD exists due to the aircraft's exclusive military use. It directs that legally binding ADs are issued by the relevant military authorities rather than EASA.
Why It Matters
This matters because operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams dealing with Airbus A400M aircraft must rely on military-issued ADs rather than EASA documents. Understanding this distinction ensures proper compliance and maintenance oversight for these military aeroplanes.
What To Do
Stakeholders should contact the responsible military authority to obtain the applicable Airworthiness Directive for the Airbus A400M. They should monitor updates from military airworthiness authorities and consult the CQC list of AD recommendations available in the EXPERT AREA for guidance.
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