EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters EC120 B

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters EC120 B.

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EASA AD 2021-0168

Jul 16, 2021

Indicating / Recording Systems – Control Unit – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0168 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2 and B3, EC130 B4, and EC120 B models. It addresses a potential unsafe condition involving control units that may develop short circuits due to foreign object damage or dust, which can lead to loss of multiple systems including the Emergency Floatation System (EFS). The directive mandates inspections and cleaning of affected control units to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2
  • Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4
  • Airbus Helicopters EC120 B

EASA AD 2018-0012-E

Jan 16, 2018

Engine Oil system — Electrical Magnetic Plug — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0012-E is an emergency directive addressing Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2F engines, commonly installed on Airbus Helicopters EC120 B models. It mandates inspection and replacement of electrical magnetic plug heads with part number 9 520 01 154 5 due to flaking cadmium coating caused by manufacturing defects. This directive aims to ensure the reliability of the engine's particle detection system to prevent in-flight engine failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Safran ARRIUS 2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC120 B