EASA AD 2023-0211
Stabilizers — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly — Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive record for Stabilizers — Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly — Inspection provides information related to Airbus A400M military aeroplanes. Since there are no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. This record serves as a recommendation for military airworthiness authorities to issue their own applicable ADs.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational AD record rather than a legally binding directive, addressing the inspection of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer assembly on Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that the legally valid requirements are issued by the responsible military authorities based on the aircraft's country of registration.
Why It Matters
This matters to aviation professionals because it highlights the distinction between civil and military airworthiness directives for the Airbus A400M. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with military authorities to ensure compliance with applicable ADs, as no public civil AD exists for this aircraft type.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders should contact the responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable military AD for the Airbus A400M. They should follow the inspection and compliance requirements as mandated by their national military authority. No specific compliance deadlines are provided in this document.
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