EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters EC175

73 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters EC175.

EASA AD 2021-0038

Jan 26, 2021

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section / 04-10 Limitations and 04-20 Inspections – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0038 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks related to specific lead lag damper components and associated parts. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring recalculation of flight hours and torque cycles and adherence to revised maintenance intervals.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0269

Dec 7, 2020

Main Rotor – Damper Rod Ends – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0269 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with main rotor elastomeric damper rod ends having part numbers M622G40T1015 or M622G40T1016. The directive mandates repetitive inspections of these damper rod ends to detect cracks that could lead to loss of damping function and potential loss of helicopter control. It provides inspection instructions and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0180

Aug 13, 2020

Fuel — Fuel Tanks — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0180 is an official regulation addressing fuel tank inspection and replacement for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It targets specific fuel tanks identified by part numbers and serial numbers due to a manufacturing non-conformity. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of affected fuel tanks to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0164

Jul 22, 2020

Fuselage — Pylon Skin — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0164 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models with specific serial numbers 5018, 5023, 5026, and 5037. The directive mandates inspection of the tail rotor pylon right-hand side centre skin for potential damage to the honeycomb panel following retrofit installations. This inspection aims to ensure the structural integrity of the pylon and prevent possible safety hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0134

Jun 15, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Electric Hoist Installation — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0134 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with specific single or dual electric hoist and cargo hook part numbers. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the hoist/cargo hook load release button potentially causing inadvertent activation of the cable cut function. This AD mandates modifications to the wiring and replacement of certain control units to ensure safe operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0119

May 26, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inhibition / Replacement

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inhibition / Replacement is an airworthiness directive concerning AIRBUS HELICOPTERS: EC175. It addresses requirements related to the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) system, specifically its inhibition and replacement procedures for this helicopter model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2020-0081

Apr 1, 2020

Main Rotor – Swashplate – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0081 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the ceramic balls of the main rotor swashplate bearing, which could lead to premature bearing failure and reduced helicopter control. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and potential replacement of affected main rotor swashplate assemblies.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2020-0049

Mar 26, 2020

[Correction] Fuel System — Fuel Tank — Inspection/Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0049 is a corrective directive addressing fuel system inspection and replacement requirements for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of specific feeder tanks (P/N 509505-5 and 509506-5) to prevent uncommanded engine shutdowns caused by defective feeder tank connections. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC 175 B helicopter.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0064

Mar 19, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 135
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0057

Mar 13, 2020

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Supplements / One Engine Inoperative Performance Limitations — Amendment

The Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Supplements / One Engine Inoperative Performance Limitations — Amendment applies to the AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 model. This amendment updates the flight manual supplements to reflect revised performance limitations when operating with one engine inoperative. It ensures that pilots and operators have the latest performance data for safe and compliant operation of the EC175 rotorcraft.

Other
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175

EASA AD 2020-0042

Feb 28, 2020

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Top Sensor / Main Rotor Mast Lubrication System — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0042 is an airworthiness directive affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspections of the main gearbox top sensor and the main rotor mast lubrication system to detect foreign object debris that could cause mast bearing seizure and potential loss of helicopter control. The directive includes specific inspection procedures and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0013

Jan 29, 2020

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK helicopter models. It specifically targets the replacement of certain umlaut engineering GmbH Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers with manufacturing defects that could render them inoperative. The affected helicopter models include AS 332, AS 365, EC 155, EC 175, EC 225, SA 330, SA 365, EC135, EC635, MBB-BK117, AB139, AB 204, AB 205, AB 212, AB 412, AS-61, AW139, AW169, AW189, and PZL W-3A series helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AS-61
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AB 204
  • Leonardo AB 205
  • Leonardo AB 212
  • Leonardo AB 412
  • Leonardo AS-61
  • Leonardo AW139
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189
  • WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2020-0015

Jan 29, 2020

Fuel — Roll-over Valves — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0015 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses a manufacturing non-conformity in roll-over valves with part number 510397-4 that may cause fuel leakage during an aircraft roll-over or hard landing. The directive mandates replacement of affected roll-over valves to prevent potential post-impact fires.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2020-0004

Jan 9, 2020

Fuselage — Lower Fuselage Fuel Tank Structure and Equipment Electrical Connectors — Rework / Relocation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0004 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models delivered before November 2017, except certain serial numbers and those with a specific modification. The directive addresses a non-conformity involving electrical connectors installed under the lower fuselage fuel tank structure. It mandates rework and relocation of these connectors to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2019-0303

Dec 16, 2019

Landing Gear — Main Landing Gear — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0303 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for specific left-hand and right-hand main landing gear shock absorbers identified by certain part and serial numbers. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by mandating removal and replacement of affected parts to prevent landing gear failure.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2019-0285

Nov 22, 2019

Time Limits / Maintenance checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0285 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B Airworthiness Limitations Section Revision 014. The directive addresses recalculation of service life limits and replacement of certain parts to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B

EASA AD 2019-0281

Nov 20, 2019

Fuselage — ADF Antenna / Fuel Tank Protection

The document titled 'Fuselage — ADF Antenna / Fuel Tank Protection' pertains to the AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 model. It addresses specific considerations related to the aircraft's fuselage, focusing on the Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) antenna and measures to protect the fuel tank. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopter model.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175