EASA AD 2024-0056: Superseded by EASA ADR 2024-0153

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should refer to the responsible military authority for the applicable ADs related to TP400-D6 engines. Operators of military aircraft with these engines must obtain and comply with the military-issued ADs. There are no compliance deadlines stated in this document.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive Record SUPERSEDED BY EASA ADR 2024-0153 is an informational document regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Europrop International GmbH TP400-D6 engines. Since there are currently no TP400-D6 engines in civil service, no public AD exists. This record serves to inform design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities about the recommended actions for affected military aircraft equipped with these engines.

What changed

This document introduces an explanatory statement clarifying that no public AD is issued for the TP400-D6 engine due to its absence in civil aviation. It establishes that the legally binding ADs for affected military aircraft are issued by the respective military authorities, not by EASA. The record is created solely for informational purposes and to guide military authorities in issuing their own ADs.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it clarifies the regulatory status of the TP400-D6 engine and the responsibility for issuing applicable ADs lies with military authorities. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams dealing with military aircraft must be aware that EASA does not issue civil ADs for these engines and must coordinate with military authorities for compliance. It ensures clear understanding of regulatory boundaries and helps avoid confusion regarding mandatory actions.

What to do

Summary

What changed

Why it matters

More for Epi Europrop International Gmbh TP400-D6