EASA AD 2025-0026R1: Oxygen — Full-Face Quick Donning Masks — Functional Check

What to do

Affected stakeholders, including design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities, should consult the responsible military authority for the applicable AD related to the Airbus A400M. They should also access the list of CQC AD recommendations available in the expert area for further guidance. No civil compliance deadlines are specified in this document.

Summary

The document titled "Oxygen — Full-Face Quick Donning Masks — Functional Check" is an explanatory statement regarding the absence of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the Airbus A400M aeroplane in civil service. It clarifies that no publicly available AD exists because the Airbus A400M is not in civil operation, and the content is provided by EASA solely for information to military authorities and design approval holders. The applicable AD for this aircraft type is issued by the responsible military authority depending on the country of registration.

What changed

This document introduces an informational advisory rather than a new or amended regulation. It explains that the AD content related to full-face quick donning masks for the Airbus A400M is currently only a recommendation for military authorities to issue their own legally valid ADs. No new compliance requirements or amendments are proposed for civil operators.

Why it matters

This matters because it informs aviation professionals that no civil AD exists for the Airbus A400M regarding oxygen mask functional checks, emphasizing the role of military authorities in managing airworthiness directives for this aircraft. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams should be aware that they must refer to military ADs for applicable requirements, ensuring proper adherence to safety standards in military contexts.

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