CANCELLED: Doors — Sliding Doors — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2020-0175
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What to do
Affected operators and maintenance providers should note that no further action or inspections are required under EASA AD 2020-0175-CN. They should update their compliance documentation accordingly and discontinue any inspection programs initiated under the cancelled AD. For any technical questions, stakeholders should contact Airbus Helicopters Customer Support or EASA Safety Information Section.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2020-0175-CN is an official cancellation of the previous EASA AD 2020-0175, which applied to Airbus Helicopters AS 350 and AS 355 models equipped with sliding doors. The original directive required inspections of sliding door components due to a reported in-flight door loss incident. This cancellation confirms that the unsafe condition is no longer considered a fleet-wide risk.
What changed
This document cancels EASA AD 2020-0175, removing the mandatory inspection requirements for the sliding doors on AS 350 and AS 355 helicopters. The cancellation follows further investigation that identified the initial incident as an isolated case caused by incorrect operation and maintenance errors. As a result, no ongoing unsafe condition is expected for the affected helicopters.
Why it matters
For aviation professionals, this cancellation means that operators and maintenance organizations no longer need to perform the one-time detailed sliding door inspections mandated by the previous AD. This reduces maintenance workload and compliance costs while confirming the safety of the sliding door design for the AS 350 and AS 355 fleets. Compliance teams can update their records to reflect the removal of this requirement.
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