Lights – Emergency Power Supply Unit Battery Pack – Life Limit Implementation / Functional Check
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What to do
Affected stakeholders should contact their responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable AD for the Airbus A400M. No compliance deadlines or actions are mandated by EASA for civil operators since the aircraft is not in civil service.
Summary
The document titled 'Lights – Emergency Power Supply Unit Battery Pack – Life Limit Implementation / Functional Check' is an informational record created by EASA regarding the Airbus A400M aircraft. It clarifies that no Airworthiness Directive (AD) exists for this aircraft in civil service because there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil operation. The legally binding requirements for this subject are issued by the relevant military airworthiness authorities depending on the country of registration.
What changed
This document introduces an explanatory statement about the absence of a public AD for the Airbus A400M due to its exclusive military use. It establishes that the applicable ADs are issued by military authorities and that EASA only provides this information to concerned design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities.
Why it matters
This matters for aviation professionals because it clarifies that no civil AD applies to the Airbus A400M at this time, preventing confusion about compliance obligations. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams dealing with Airbus A400M aircraft must refer to their respective military authorities for applicable airworthiness directives and requirements.
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