EASA AD 2023-0178
Oxygen — Oxygen Mask Container — Operational Check
Summary
The document titled 'Oxygen — Oxygen Mask Container — Operational Check' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record provided by EASA concerning the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since no Airbus A400M aeroplanes are currently in civil service, no official AD document exists for this aircraft. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities responsible for the affected aircraft to issue their own airworthiness directives.
What Changed
This document introduces an advisory record rather than a formal regulation, addressing the absence of a publicly available AD for the Airbus A400M. It clarifies that the legally binding airworthiness requirements for this aircraft are issued by the relevant military authorities based on the country of registration.
Why It Matters
This matters to aviation professionals because it highlights that compliance and operational checks related to the oxygen mask container on the Airbus A400M are governed by military authorities rather than civil aviation regulators. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with the appropriate military authority to ensure adherence to applicable airworthiness directives.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders should contact the responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable airworthiness directive for the Airbus A400M. They should follow the instructions and compliance requirements issued by that authority. No civil compliance deadlines are specified in this document.
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