Doors — Placards — Installation / Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Section Emergency Procedures — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2021-0041
- Replaces
- 2021-0101R1
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What to do
Operators must amend the Rotorcraft Flight Manual within 30 days after 11 February 2021 by incorporating the applicable supplements and inform flight crews accordingly. Helicopters must be modified according to the specified Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins within compliance times ranging from 12 to 30 months after 11 February 2021 or 26 April 2021, depending on the helicopter group classification.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0101R2 is an amendment addressing safety concerns on Airbus Helicopters SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 models. It mandates installation of external jettisoning systems and placards on cockpit and cabin doors, along with amendments to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency procedures section, to improve evacuation capability after ditching with inflated emergency flotation systems.
What changed
This revision extends the compliance time for modification of Group 2 and Group 3 helicopters and updates the installation instructions based on the latest Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins. It retains previous requirements for placard installation and flight manual amendments while incorporating updated risk assessments and revised service bulletin instructions.
Why it matters
The directive addresses a critical safety issue where cockpit and cabin doors could become inoperable after ditching, potentially delaying evacuation and increasing injury risk. Compliance ensures that operators maintain safe evacuation procedures and meet regulatory airworthiness requirements, reducing operational risks and liability.
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