Doors – Sliding Door Opening Mechanism – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2020-0069, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators must perform an initial inspection within 165 flight hours after the effective date, followed by repetitive inspections at specified intervals of 165 and 660 flight hours. If any discrepancies are detected during inspections, corrective actions must be taken before the next flight. Installation of sliding doors is permitted only if the load required to operate the mechanism meets the specified threshold and inspections are conducted accordingly.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0001 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 130 B4 models. It addresses the risk of in-flight detachment of the left-hand cabin sliding door due to degradation of the door locking mechanism. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the sliding door locking mechanism operates within safe parameters.
What changed
This directive introduces mandatory repetitive inspections of the sliding door opening mechanism load and the attachment screws of the rear left-hand upper catch. It requires corrective actions if discrepancies are found, including adjustments or replacement of parts to prevent door detachment. The directive is considered an interim measure pending further regulatory action.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because failure to comply could result in in-flight detachment of the cabin sliding door, potentially causing damage to the helicopter and injury to people on the ground. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and safety. The directive also impacts parts installation procedures and ongoing maintenance schedules.
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