WITHDRAWN - EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ATTACHED
Proposal for consultation. Not binding until EASA issues the final AD; the requirements can still change.
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What to do
Operators and maintenance providers of the affected Airbus Helicopters EC135 models should follow the instructions and compliance requirements outlined in EASA AD 2022-0067. There is no need to take any action related to Proposed AD 20-166, as it has been withdrawn. Stakeholders should continue monitoring official EASA communications for any further updates.
Summary
EASA Withdrawal Statement for Proposed AD 20-166 announces the withdrawal of the proposed airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC135 models P1, P2, P3, T1, T2, T3, including variants limited to CDS, CPDS, P2+, and T2+, as well as P3H and T3H. The withdrawal follows the publication of updated Airworthiness Limitations Sections by Airbus Helicopters and the issuance of EASA AD 2022-0067, which already mandates the required inspections. This withdrawal clarifies that the proposed directive is no longer necessary.
What changed
The Proposed AD 20-166 has been withdrawn and will not be implemented. This change is due to Airbus Helicopters releasing revised Airworthiness Limitations Sections that include the necessary inspection instructions, and EASA issuing AD 2022-0067 which covers these inspections. Therefore, the proposed directive is redundant and has been officially withdrawn.
Why it matters
This withdrawal prevents duplication of inspection requirements for operators and maintenance organizations of Airbus Helicopters EC135 variants. It ensures clarity in compliance obligations by confirming that AD 2022-0067 governs the necessary airworthiness inspections. This helps streamline maintenance planning and regulatory adherence for affected stakeholders.
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