ANJOU AERONAUTIQUE — Restraint Systems Rotary Buckle Sub Assembly — Removal from Service
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What to do
Operators must replace all affected Anjou Aeronautique model 358 torso restraint systems within six months of 18 September 2018 or mark the seats as inoperative and ensure they are not occupied during flight. Installation of affected restraint systems is prohibited from the effective date. Maintenance instructions from the aircraft design approval holder should be followed for replacements.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0195 addresses the removal from service of certain Anjou Aeronautique model 358 torso restraint systems installed on helicopters including Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B2, AS 350 B3, and EC130 T2. The directive identifies a safety issue involving the rupture of the rotary buckle sub-assembly, which may prevent proper release of restraint straps during emergency situations. This AD mandates replacement or marking affected restraint systems to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0195 introduces a new requirement to replace affected Anjou Aeronautique model 358 torso restraint systems within six months or alternatively mark seats equipped with these systems as inoperative. It prohibits installation of affected restraint systems on aircraft from the effective date and considers this an interim safety measure pending further action.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because the failure of the rotary buckle could inhibit safe evacuation during emergencies, posing a significant safety risk. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and passenger safety. Compliance teams need to track affected parts and implement timely replacements or operational restrictions to avoid regulatory violations.
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