NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED
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What to do
Operators, maintenance providers, and compliance teams should monitor EASA communications for the forthcoming equipment-level AD related to spot-welded, multi-segment exhaust tailpipe v-band couplings. Until then, they should not apply FAA AD 2023-09-09 as an EASA requirement and can contact EASA's Safety Information Section for further guidance.
Summary
The document titled 'NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED' is an official EASA position regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-09. This FAA AD applies to various aeroplanes, helicopters, and engines equipped with spot-welded, multi-segment exhaust tailpipe v-band couplings, establishing life limits and inspection requirements for these parts. EASA concludes that FAA AD 2023-09-09 is not eligible for adoption within the European Union and plans to issue its own equipment-level AD addressing the unsafe condition.
What changed
EASA has decided not to adopt FAA AD 2023-09-09 due to differences in applicability and regulatory scope, particularly because the FAA AD covers aircraft and engines for which the FAA is not the State of Design Authority. Instead, EASA will issue its own airworthiness directive focused on the equipment level to address the identified unsafe condition involving v-band couplings.
Why it matters
This position clarifies regulatory responsibilities and ensures that European operators and maintenance organizations comply with EASA-specific requirements rather than FAA mandates that may not fully apply. It helps maintain consistent safety standards within EASA's jurisdiction and avoids confusion over which AD to follow for affected aircraft and engines.
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