EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters EC 130

84 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 130.

EASA AD 2020-0186

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2021-0099

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0186 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It addresses a safety concern related to cracks and fractured attachment screws in the upper vertical fin spar, which could lead to in-flight separation and loss of control. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopters.

Aug 20, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2017-0089R1

Main Rotor — Main Rotor Mast Upper Bearing — Lubrication / Main Rotor Mast Jet Oil Hose — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0089R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the lubrication and inspection of the main rotor mast upper bearing and main rotor mast jet oil hose on Airbus Helicopters AS 350, AS 355, and EC 130 models. It specifically targets main rotor mast jet oil hoses with Part Number 704A34-412-015 manufactured in or before the second trimester of 2017. The directive mandates inspections and potential replacements to prevent bearing lubrication failure.

Jun 23, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2020-0095

Doors — Sliding Door Star Support — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0095 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B and EC 130 B4 models to address issues with the sliding door star support. The directive applies to specific serial numbers and affected sliding door parts with part numbers C526A2370101 and C526S1101051. It mandates modifications to the door locking and unlocking mechanism to ensure safe evacuation.

Apr 29, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2011-0164R3

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection

The document titled Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Control Stop Screws — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355. It addresses the inspection requirements for the tail rotor control stop screws to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopter models. The directive aims to prevent potential flight control issues related to the tail rotor system.

Apr 7, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2020-0069

Doors — Sliding Door Opening Mechanism — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0069 is an airworthiness directive addressing the sliding door opening mechanism on Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 models. It mandates inspections and modifications to the left-hand side cabin sliding door latch to prevent in-flight detachment and potential damage or injury. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 130 B4 helicopter and includes specific inspection and modification instructions.

Mar 24, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD 2020-0064

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System / Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0064 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of emergency flotation systems and inflation hoses installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including MBB-BK117, EC 135, EC 120 B, EC 175, AS 332, AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected float supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of emergency flotation devices. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers as detailed in the associated service bulletins.

Mar 19, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters EC 120 BAirbus Helicopters EC175Airbus Helicopters SA 330Airbus Helicopters AS 332Airbus Helicopters EC 225Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters EC135Airbus Helicopters 635Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117Airbus Helicopters EC 135Airbus Helicopters EC 175Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD US-2020-02-23

Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Pull Cables - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-02-23 is a final rule addressing certain Airbus Helicopters models AS350B series and AS355 series equipped with emergency float kits. It mandates repetitive inspections of the pull cable installation on the emergency float kits to ensure proper activation of the float inflation system. This directive aims to prevent asymmetric float inflation or failure to deploy, which could lead to capsizing during water landings.

Feb 21, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS350BAirbus Helicopters AS355

EASA AD 2019-0280

Main Rotor — Spherical Bearing — Inspection / Time Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0280 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB models. It addresses the inspection and life limit requirements for the main rotor spherical thrust bearing, part number 579085. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of these bearings to ensure continued airworthiness.

Nov 19, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BB

EASA AD US-2019-16-16

Engine Air Intake System - Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2019-16-16 is a final rule superseding AD 2018-18-12 concerning Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, and AS350BA equipped with certain Pall Aerospace Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) elements. This directive addresses unsafe conditions related to water ingestion by the engine due to affected IBF elements, which can cause engine flameout and loss of helicopter control. The AD expands applicability to additional IBF part numbers and prohibits reinstalling removed filters or installing affected filters on any helicopter.

Sep 12, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS350BAirbus Helicopters AS350B1Airbus Helicopters AS350B2Airbus Helicopters AS350B3Airbus Helicopters AS350BA

EASA AD 2019-0228

Equipment / Furnishings — Electric Hoist Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0228 addresses the electric hoist installation modification on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It targets electric hoists manufactured by BREEZE, TRW, LUCAS, or AIR EQUIPEMENT installed with specific hoist boxes, ensuring proper electrical modifications are applied to guarantee emergency release functionality. The directive mandates verification and correction of the hoist electrical system to prevent failure in emergency cable release.

Sep 12, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD 2019-0225-E

Main Rotor Drive - Main Gearbox Drive Shaft / Engine Coupling - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0225-E is an emergency directive addressing the inspection of the main gearbox drive shaft and engine coupling on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 and EC 130 T2 models equipped with SAFRAN ARRIEL 2D engines. It mandates a one-time visual inspection of the affected parts on helicopters with less than 300 flight hours since first flight. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness following an accident involving an AS 350 B3 helicopter.

Sep 11, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2

EASA AD 2019-0184

Rotors Flight Control — Main Rotor Servo Actuators — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0184 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of main rotor servo actuators on Airbus Helicopters models SA 365, AS 365, EC155, AS 350, EC 130, and AS355. The directive targets specific part numbers of main rotor servo actuators to ensure the correct installation of the threaded-shouldered bushing to prevent potential loss of helicopter control.

Jul 29, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters SAAirbus Helicopters AS 365Airbus Helicopters EC 155Airbus Helicopters SA 365Airbus Helicopters EC155Airbus Helicopters AS355

EASA AD 2017-0020R1

Tail Rotor — Pitch Rod — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0020R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor pitch rod on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It mandates repetitive visual inspections of the elastomeric ball-joint of the tail rotor pitch rod to detect damage that could lead to loss of helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of AS 350 B, BA, BB, B1, B2, B3 and AS 355 E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters incorporating specific modifications.

May 22, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Airbus Helicopters AS 350 BAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BAAirbus Helicopters AS 350 BBAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B1Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3Airbus Helicopters AS 355 EAirbus Helicopters AS 355 FAirbus Helicopters AS 355 F1Airbus Helicopters AS 355 F2Airbus Helicopters AS 355 NAirbus Helicopters AS 355 NP

EASA AD 2019-0060

Rotors Flight Control — Tail Rotor Gearbox Actuating Rod — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0060 is an official directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor gearbox actuating rods on Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It mandates dye penetrant inspections and marking of specific tail rotor gearbox actuating rods to detect cracks and prevent loss of yaw control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and includes detailed part numbers and manufacturing dates for inspection.

Mar 20, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD CF-2019-01

Standard Practices — Helicopter External Transport System (HETS—¢) - Unapproved Parts, Inadequate Service Life Limits and Maintenance Requirements

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-01 is a Canadian regulatory document addressing the Helicopter External Transport System (HETS™) certified under Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate SH98-35 installed on specific helicopter models including Bell 206B, 206L series, 407, Airbus Helicopters AS350 and AS355 series, and MD Helicopter 369 and 500N series. The directive focuses on issues related to unapproved parts, inadequate service life limits, and maintenance requirements for HETS™ components. It mandates inspections, component removals, and flight manual amendments to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Jan 10, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355Bell 206Bell 407Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500NBell 206BBell 206LAirbus Helicopters AS350Airbus Helicopters AS355MD Helicopter 369MD Helicopter 500N

EASA AD 2019-0001

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2020-0069

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0001 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 models. It addresses the risk of in-flight detachment of the left-hand cabin sliding door due to degradation of the door locking mechanism. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the sliding door locking mechanism operates within safe parameters.

Jan 10, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4

EASA AD US-2018-25-17

Air Conditioning - Electrical Connectors - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2018-25-17 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing Air Comm Corporation air conditioning systems installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including AS350 series and EC130B4, as well as Bell 206 and 407 series helicopters. The directive mandates the replacement of certain electrical connectors in these air conditioning systems to prevent overheating. It applies to specific Air Comm part numbers installed on these helicopters.

Jan 7, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Comm Corporation CAA UK AAN 25273Airbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Bell 206Bell 407Airbus Helicopters AS350Airbus Helicopters EC130B4

EASA AD 2018-0287

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2019-0060

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0287 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models. It addresses a safety concern involving the tail rotor gearbox actuating rods, which may suffer structural failure due to material defects and micro cracks. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopters.

Dec 20, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355

EASA AD US-2018-18-12

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2019-16-16

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2018-18-12 is a final rule addressing Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, and AS350BA equipped with Pall Aerospace Corporation inlet barrier filter elements part numbers CE01301F2 or CE01301F2B. This directive mandates revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement to prohibit operation with a wet inlet barrier filter and requires replacement of the filter if it becomes wet. The AD aims to prevent engine flameout caused by excessive water ingestion through the filter.

Sep 25, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS350BAirbus Helicopters AS350B1Airbus Helicopters AS350B2Airbus Helicopters AS350B3Airbus Helicopters AS350BA

EASA AD 2018-0206

Main Rotor — Mast Upper Bearing Sealant Bead / Inner Race Retaining Rings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0206 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 350, EC 130, and AS 355 models. It mandates inspections of the main rotor mast upper bearing sealant bead and inner race retaining rings to ensure correct installation and prevent potential bearing failure. The directive applies to specific part numbers of the main rotor mast shafts and affects all serial numbers of the listed helicopter models.

Sep 20, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus Helicopters AS 350Airbus Helicopters EC 130Airbus Helicopters AS 355