EASA AD 2026-0159
Fuselage – Ram Air Turbine Rod Assembly – Inspection
Summary
The document titled 'Fuselage – Ram Air Turbine Rod Assembly – Inspection' is an informational Airworthiness Directive record issued by EASA concerning the Airbus A400M aircraft. Since there are currently no Airbus A400M aeroplanes in civil service, no public AD document exists. The document is intended for design approval holders and military airworthiness authorities responsible for the affected military aircraft.
What Changed
This document introduces an informational record rather than a formal Airworthiness Directive because the Airbus A400M is not operated in civil aviation. It clarifies that legally binding requirements for the Ram Air Turbine Rod Assembly inspection are issued by the relevant military authorities depending on the country of registration.
Why It Matters
This matters to aviation professionals because it highlights that compliance and inspection requirements for the Airbus A400M Ram Air Turbine Rod Assembly are governed by military airworthiness authorities, not EASA. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must coordinate with their respective military authorities to obtain and follow the applicable directives.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders should contact their responsible military airworthiness authority to obtain the applicable military Airworthiness Directive for the Airbus A400M Ram Air Turbine Rod Assembly inspection. No civil compliance deadlines or actions are specified by EASA in this document.
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