EASA AD 2024-0082: Superseded by EASA AD 2025-0101

What to do

Stakeholders should contact the responsible military airworthiness authority in their country to obtain the applicable AD for aircraft equipped with FH385 or FH386 propellers. They should monitor updates from these authorities and ensure compliance with any military-issued directives. No civil compliance deadlines are specified in this document.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0101 is an informational document regarding Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 series propellers. It clarifies that no such propellers are currently in civil service, and therefore, no public AD exists for them. The directive serves as a recommendation to military authorities responsible for aircraft equipped with these propellers.

What changed

This document introduces an explanatory statement clarifying the absence of a public AD for Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 propellers due to their lack of presence in civil aviation. It directs military authorities to issue their own applicable ADs for affected aircraft. The document itself does not impose legally binding requirements but serves as an informational record.

Why it matters

This matters to aviation professionals because it highlights that compliance requirements for aircraft with Ratier-Figeac FH385 and FH386 propellers fall under military jurisdiction rather than civil aviation authorities. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with the relevant military authorities to obtain and comply with applicable ADs. Understanding this distinction helps ensure proper airworthiness management and regulatory compliance.

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