EASA Regulations for Airbus Helicopters H160

31 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus Helicopters H160.

EASA AD 2025-0098

Apr 29, 2025

Tail Rotor Drive – Tail Drive Line Rear Shaft and Damper – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0098 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates inspections of the tail rotor drive rear shaft and damper components, specifically parts with part numbers U651A1100102, U651A1100103, U651A2200103, U535A2121207, and U535A2121208. The directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness by addressing potential contact and damage between the rear shaft and damper.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2025-0040

Feb 14, 2025

Main Rotor – Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0040 is issued for Airbus Helicopters H160-B models, addressing the inspection and maintenance of rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007. The directive mandates inspections to detect excessive axial play in these bearings to ensure continued safe operation of affected helicopters. It applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter and includes specific compliance times and reporting requirements.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2025-0018

Jan 14, 2025

Main Rotor – Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0018 is issued for Airbus Helicopters H160-B models concerning the inspection of rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007. This directive mandates repetitive inspections to detect excessive axial play in these bearings to ensure continued safe operation. It applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter and provides detailed inspection intervals and corrective actions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2025-0009

Jan 10, 2025

Doors — Jettisonable Window Mechanism — Lubrication / Operational Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0009 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It addresses issues with the jettisonable window mechanism, specifically requiring lubrication and operational testing of the locking fingers to ensure proper function. This directive aims to maintain safe evacuation capabilities by preventing difficulties in window jettisoning during emergencies.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2024-0223

Nov 26, 2024

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0223 is an amendment addressing the time limits and maintenance checks for Airbus Helicopters H160-B helicopters. It mandates compliance with the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Revision 016 to ensure continued airworthiness of all H160-B serial numbers. The directive applies to all configurations of the H160-B helicopter and requires adherence to updated maintenance tasks and life limits.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160

EASA AD 2024-0206-E

Oct 22, 2024

Main Rotor – Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0206-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates a one-time inspection of the main rotor rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007, to detect excessive axial play that could compromise helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B

EASA AD 2024-0075

Mar 18, 2024

Doors — Passenger Jettisonable Window Mechanism — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0075 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters H160 B models modified by EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10080809. It addresses the replacement of passenger jettisonable window mechanisms due to potential safety issues with the self-locking nuts and cable kits in the window jettisoning system. The directive mandates corrective actions to ensure the continued airworthiness and safety of the affected helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160
  • Airbus Helicopters H160 B

EASA AD 2024-0063

Mar 7, 2024

Doors — Passenger Jettisonable Window Mechanism — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0063 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters H160 B models concerning the replacement of passenger jettisonable window mechanisms. The directive addresses potential safety issues with certain passenger windows installed on these helicopters that may affect the window jettisoning system. It applies to all serial numbers of the H160 B helicopter.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160
  • Airbus Helicopters H160 B

EASA AD 2023-0222-E

Dec 22, 2023

Main Rotor – Swashplate bearing – Inspections

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0222-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates inspections and monitoring of the swashplate bearing, specifically those with Part Number U623A20T1001, due to premature degradation risks. The directive includes requirements for vibration health monitoring, grease identification, and corrective actions to prevent potential control loss of the helicopter.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B

EASA AD 2023-0139

Jul 13, 2023

Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Amendment / System Integration and Display — Software — Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0139 is an amendment addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models with specific serial numbers. It mandates modifications to the rotorcraft flight manual and avionics software to enhance system integration and display reliability. The directive targets software updates and operational checks to mitigate risks associated with Multi-Function Display failures.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B

EASA AD 2022-0143

Jul 8, 2022

Integrated Modular Avionics – Ethernet Network – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0143 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, MBB-BK117, Airbus Helicopters EC 175 B, and H160-B helicopters. The directive addresses design deficiencies in the Integrated Modular Avionics Ethernet network that have caused multiple Multi-Function Display failures. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued safe operation of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters H160B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635
  • MBB-BK117
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175 B