EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters EC175

70 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters EC175.

EASA AD 26-026

Equipment / Furnishings — Personal Locator Beacons installed on Emergency Life-Rafts — Operational Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-026 is a proposed directive addressing the operational check of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) installed on emergency life-rafts of Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It applies to all serial numbers of EC 175 B helicopters and focuses on specific PLB part numbers U256M30T1001 and 704A45737082. The directive aims to ensure the functionality of these PLBs to enhance safety during emergency situations.

Feb 9, 2026
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EASA AD 2026-0022-E

Fuselage — Intermediate Fuselage Frame 8 — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0022-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections of the intermediate fuselage frame 8 for cracks and loose rivets to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential tail boom detachment. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter.

Jan 29, 2026
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EASA AD 2026-0013

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Limitations and Normal Procedures Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0013 is an amendment to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates updates to the Limitations and Normal Procedures section of the flight manual to address a safety concern related to pilot seat settings. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter.

Jan 20, 2026
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EASA AD 26-008

Fuselage — Scuppers of the Engine Drain System — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 26-008 is a proposed directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates modification of the fuselage engine drain system scuppers to replace non-fire-proof aluminum parts with redesigned fire-proof stainless steel components. This directive applies to all EC 175 B helicopters except those already modified with Airbus Helicopters modification 99A04406.

Jan 19, 2026
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EASA AD 2025-0227

Main Rotor — Upper and Lower H Legs — Service Life Limit

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0227 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models, addressing the service life limits of the main rotor upper and lower H legs. This directive mandates replacement of affected parts that have reached or are nearing 10 years since manufacture to prevent potential structural failure. It applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter and updates previous service life limitations.

Oct 16, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0196

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Emergency Procedures Section — Amendment; Integrated Modular Avionics — Ethernet Network — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0196 is an amendment addressing safety concerns for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections, modifications, and updates related to the integrated modular avionics Ethernet network and rotorcraft flight manual emergency procedures. The directive targets all EC 175 B helicopters except those with specific Airbus Helicopters modifications already embodied.

Sep 12, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0187

Fuselage — Cockpit Floors — Inspection

The document titled 'Fuselage — Cockpit Floors — Inspection' applies to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 models. It outlines inspection requirements specifically targeting the cockpit floor area of these helicopters to ensure structural integrity and safety. The directive aims to maintain airworthiness by identifying potential issues early through mandated inspections.

Aug 27, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0141

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Limitations and Normal Procedures Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0141 is an amendment concerning Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with integrated avionics Helionix version 11 or later. The directive addresses a critical issue where the rotor speed sensor failure is not correctly indicated during flight, potentially leading to undetected damage to rotor and drive system components. This AD mandates updates to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to include new limitations and procedures.

Jul 7, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0051R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Hoist — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0051R1 is a regulatory update addressing the replacement of rescue hoist assemblies on various Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo helicopter models, including the H160-B, EC 225 LP, EC 175 B, AS 332 L2, AS 365 N3, EC135, MBB-BK117, AW109SP, AB139, AW139, AW169, and AW189. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of affected hoist assemblies due to potential non-conformant overload clutch assemblies that could lead to hoist failure. This AD applies to all serial numbers of the listed helicopter models and specifies affected part numbers and serviceable part criteria.

May 7, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0076

Fire Protection — Starter Generator Air Ducts — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0076 is issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models, addressing fire protection concerns related to the starter generator air ducts. The directive mandates modifications to the air ducts to enhance fire resistance and prevent potential fire persistence in the engine bay. This AD applies to all EC 175 B helicopters except those already modified with AH mod 99A06338.

Apr 8, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0039-E

Fuselage — Pylon Reinforcement Fittings — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0039-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the left and right pylon reinforcement fittings on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates repetitive inspections to detect loose rivets and cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer support. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter and references specific part numbers M536A1001231 and M536A1001232 for the affected fittings.

Feb 14, 2025
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EASA AD 2025-0017R1

Fuselage — Tail Rotor Pylon — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0017R1 is an updated safety directive addressing inspection requirements for the tail rotor pylon fuselage on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates repetitive visual inspections to detect loose rivets and cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the tail rotor pylon. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter and provides guidance on corrective repairs if discrepancies are found.

Jan 17, 2025
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EASA AD 2024-0245

Doors — Jettison Mechanism for Bad Weather Window Emergency Exits — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0245 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B helicopters. It mandates inspection of the jettison mechanism for the Bad Weather Window emergency exits on cockpit doors to identify potential cracks in connecting rods that could impair emergency egress. The directive applies to all serial numbers of EC 175 B helicopters and specifies affected part numbers for the jettison mechanisms and related assemblies.

Dec 13, 2024
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EASA AD 2024-0184

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear A-Frame / Airframe Junctions — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0184 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses inspection and modification requirements for the nose landing gear A-frame and airframe junctions, specifically targeting tab washers and trailing arm pins to prevent potential detachment of the nose landing gear A-frame. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safe landing capability.

Sep 20, 2024
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EASA AD 2024-0177

SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2026-0039

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0177 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates compliance with the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Revision 024 to ensure continued airworthiness of these helicopters. The directive consolidates and supersedes previous ADs related to maintenance tasks and life limits for critical components.

Sep 13, 2024
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EASA AD 2024-0146

Fuel — Fuel Tanks — Mounting Plates of Fuel Tank Bleed Valves — Inspection / Repair / Replacement / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0146 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses corrosion issues found on the mounting plates of fuel tank bleed valves installed on specific flexible fuel tanks with part numbers 509505-5, 509506-5, 509507-4, and 509510-5. The directive mandates inspection, repair, replacement, and modification of these parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jul 29, 2024
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EASA AD 2024-0064R1

Stabilizers — Horizontal Stabilizer — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0064R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing the replacement of horizontal stabilizers on Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B and targets specific part numbers of horizontal stabilizers, fittings, and bolts. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to prevent potential loss of the horizontal stabilizer due to cracks, which could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.

Mar 18, 2024
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