NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2021-53
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What to do
Affected stakeholders should continue to follow existing EASA regulations and await further guidance. Operators of helicopters equipped with radio altimeters should maintain communication with their design approval holders and monitor updates from EASA. For questions or further information, stakeholders can contact the EASA Safety Information Section via the provided email address.
Summary
The document titled "NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED" is an official position from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regarding Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-49. This TCCA AD applies to all helicopters equipped with a radio altimeter and requires revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to restrict certain operations in contiguous U.S. airspace. EASA has determined that this TCCA AD is not eligible for adoption within the European Union.
What changed
TCCA issued AD CF-2023-49 on 05 July 2023, superseding their previous AD CF-2021-53. The new AD mandates changes to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to prohibit specific operations relying on radio altimeter data for affected helicopters. However, EASA has decided not to adopt this AD because it includes helicopter types for which TCCA is not the State of Design.
Why it matters
This position is important for aviation professionals because it clarifies that EASA will not enforce the TCCA AD CF-2023-49 within its jurisdiction. Operators and maintenance organizations in Europe should be aware that the restrictions imposed by the TCCA AD do not currently apply under EASA regulations. Compliance teams must monitor ongoing coordination between EASA and design approval holders for any future mandatory actions.
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