EASA AD 2022-0168R2
Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Section Emergency Procedures — Amendment; Integrated Modular Avionics — Ethernet Network — Inspection
Summary
The Rotorcraft Flight Manual — Section Emergency Procedures — Amendment; Integrated Modular Avionics — Ethernet Network — Inspection is a regulatory document applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND models EC135, 635, and MBB-BK 117. It addresses updates to the emergency procedures section of the flight manual and introduces inspection requirements for the integrated modular avionics Ethernet network. The document aims to enhance operational safety and avionics reliability for these specific rotorcraft types.
What Changed
This amendment updates the emergency procedures section of the rotorcraft flight manual and mandates inspections of the integrated modular avionics Ethernet network. The changes focus on ensuring the integrity and functionality of the avionics communication systems within the affected helicopter models. It does not introduce new aircraft types or engine models but refines existing operational and maintenance protocols.
Why It Matters
For aviation professionals, this document is critical because it ensures that emergency procedures are current and that the avionics network is regularly inspected to prevent failures. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to maintain airworthiness and operational safety. Compliance teams need to update their manuals and inspection schedules accordingly to avoid regulatory issues.
What To Do
Affected operators and maintenance providers should review and incorporate the amended emergency procedures into their rotorcraft flight manuals. They must also implement the specified inspections of the integrated modular avionics Ethernet network as outlined. Any compliance deadlines or inspection intervals should be strictly followed once provided in the official documentation.