EASA AD 2024-0158
Lights — Emergency Power Supply Unit Battery Pack — Life Limit Implementation / Functional Check
Summary
The document titled 'Lights — Emergency Power Supply Unit Battery Pack — Life Limit Implementation / Functional Check' is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aircraft in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation, and the content is provided by EASA solely for information to military authorities and design approval holders. The document serves as a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own ADs applicable to their registered aircraft.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational advisory rather than a formal AD, highlighting that no civil AD exists for the Airbus A400M emergency power supply unit battery pack life limit and functional check. It directs military authorities to issue their own legally binding ADs based on this recommendation. The document does not impose new regulatory requirements but provides guidance to concerned military airworthiness authorities.
Why It Matters
This matters because it informs aviation professionals, especially those involved with military Airbus A400M operations, that no civil AD applies and that compliance must be managed through military channels. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must recognize that the official requirements come from military authorities, ensuring proper adherence to applicable safety standards. It helps avoid confusion about regulatory applicability and directs stakeholders to the correct source for mandatory instructions.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders, including military operators and maintenance organizations of the Airbus A400M, should contact their respective military airworthiness authorities to obtain the applicable AD for the emergency power supply unit battery pack. They should follow the instructions issued by those authorities for life limit implementation and functional checks. No civil compliance deadlines are provided in this document.