EASA AD 2026-0153
Jul 31, 2026Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section – Amendment
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0153 is an amendment addressing time limits and maintenance checks in the Airworthiness Limitations Section for SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES ARRIEL 2 series engines. This directive applies to multiple ARRIEL 2 engine models installed on various helicopters including Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (H125), EC 130 T2 (H130), MBB-BK117 D-2 (EC 145 T2 or H145), Sikorsky S-76C, Korea Aerospace Industries LAH and LCH, and AVIC AC312E helicopters. It mandates compliance with updated maintenance manuals and overhaul manuals to ensure continued airworthiness.
Airworthiness Directive
- Safran ARRIEL 2
- Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3
- Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2
- MBB-BK117 D-2
- Sikorsky S-76C
- Korea Aerospace Industries LAH
- Korea Aerospace Industries LCH
- AVIC AC312E