Equipment / Furnishings — Instrument Flight Rules Screens — Removal
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What to do
Operators of affected helicopters must remove all specified IFR-screen parts before the next flight after 8 June 2022, the effective date of the directive. Additionally, from this date forward, installation or reinstallation of the affected parts is prohibited. Compliance must be performed following the instructions in the Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins referenced in the directive.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0097 is an official regulatory document addressing Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC135, EC635, and MBB-BK117 helicopter models. It mandates the removal of specific Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) screens installed on these helicopters to ensure continued airworthiness and flight safety. The directive applies to all variants and serial numbers of the affected helicopter models.
What changed
This new Airworthiness Directive introduces a mandatory removal of certain IFR-screen parts identified by specific part numbers installed on EC135, EC635, and MBB-BK117 helicopters. It prohibits the installation or reinstallation of these affected parts to mitigate a safety risk. The directive is supported by Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletins providing detailed removal instructions.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential safety hazard that could reduce pilot situational awareness and increase the risk of mid-air collisions. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and avoid regulatory penalties. The removal of these IFR screens impacts maintenance planning and parts inventory management.
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