EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters EC175

73 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters EC175.

EASA AD 2019-0268

Oct 29, 2019

Equipment and Furnishings — Emergency Locator Transmitter Sealing Gasket — Inspection / Installation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0268 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with CPI 503 ADELT emergency locator transmitters (ELT) with part number 503-16-25. The directive addresses the inspection and installation of the ELT sealing gasket to prevent water ingress that could impair emergency transmission functionality.

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

EASA AD 2019-0255

Oct 16, 2019

Doors – Cargo Door Locking Mechanism – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0255 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B helicopters. It mandates repetitive inspections of the locking mechanisms on both right-hand and left-hand cargo doors to ensure proper operation and prevent potential in-flight cargo door loss. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the EC175 B model.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2019-0169

Jul 16, 2019

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

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0169 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses potential safety issues related to the main gearbox top sensor and main rotor mast lubrication system. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent mast bearing seizure and possible loss of helicopter control.

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

EASA AD 2019-0118

May 29, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation Unit — Replacement Rotorcraft Flight Manual / Master Minimum Equipment List — Revision

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0118 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models. It addresses issues related to the Emergency Flotation Unit (EFU), specifically parts with manufacturer part numbers SE13876 and SE24251, requiring updates to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2019-0009

Jan 22, 2019

Landing Gear – Nose Landing Gear A-Frame / Airframe Junctions – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0009 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It addresses the inspection and maintenance of the nose landing gear A-frame and airframe junctions, specifically focusing on nut retainers and trailing arm pins to prevent potential failures. This directive mandates repetitive inspections to ensure the integrity of these components and prevent landing gear separation.

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

EASA AD 2019-0003

Jan 11, 2019

Rotor Drive – Main Gearbox Top Sensor – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0003 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with main gearboxes manufactured before 1 December 2018. The directive mandates inspections of the main gearbox top sensor to detect potential foreign object debris that could cause loss of lubrication and mast bearing seizure. This directive aims to ensure continued safe operation of the affected helicopters by requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions as necessary.

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

EASA AD 2018-0236-E

Nov 2, 2018

Landing Gear – Emergency Flotation Unit – Inspection / Replacement; Rotorcraft Flight Manual / Master Minimum Equipment List – Temporary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0236-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models equipped with specific Emergency Flotation Units (EFU) part numbers SE13876 and SE24251. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the EFU due to a reported issue of unwanted inflation caused by contamination on the EFU's printed circuit board. The directive also requires temporary revisions to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual and Master Minimum Equipment List to prevent manual mode use of the flotation system.

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

EASA AD 2018-0190

Aug 31, 2018

Landing Gear - Nose Landing Gear A-Frame / Liner - Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0190 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates inspection of the nose landing gear A-frame and liner assembly to ensure correct installation and presence of critical components. The directive aims to prevent potential nose landing gear failure during landing.

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

EASA AD 2018-0177

Aug 21, 2018

Rotor Drive – Main Gearbox Magnetic Plugs – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0177 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B models. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main gearbox magnetic plugs to detect particle contamination that could indicate unsafe wear. The directive aims to enhance safety by reducing inspection intervals and updating acceptance criteria for particle assessment.

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

EASA AD 2018-0173-E

Aug 8, 2018

Equipment & Furnishings — Hoist Carrier Assembly — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0173-E is an emergency directive addressing inspection requirements for the Goodrich electrical hoist carrier assembly installed on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2, EC 225 LP, AS 365 N3, and EC175 B models. The directive mandates inspection of specific hoist part numbers to detect incorrect assembly that could lead to carrier assembly loosening and potential load loss. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected helicopter models and requires compliance with Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins.

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 AS 332 L2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365 N3
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2018-0166

Jul 26, 2018

Power Plant — Front Sliding Cowling — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0166 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters EC175 B models with specific serial numbers. It addresses abnormal wear found in the front sliding cowling's safety system, which could lead to failure of the locking mechanism and potential in-flight loss of the cowling. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B

EASA AD 2018-0011

Jan 16, 2018

Equipment / Furnishings — Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inspection / Replacement

The document titled Equipment / Furnishings — Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter — Inspection / Replacement is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC175 models. It addresses the inspection and replacement requirements for the automatic deployable emergency locator transmitter (ADELT) installed on these helicopters. The directive aims to ensure the reliability and proper functioning of the emergency locator system in case of an accident.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175