Main Rotor – Rotating Scissors Spherical Bearings – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0018, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of Airbus Helicopters H160-B must inspect the affected spherical bearings within 15 flight hours or 30 days after the part accumulates 300 flight hours or after the directive's effective date, whichever is later. If axial play exceeds specified limits, repeat inspections and part replacements are required before further flight. Inspection results must be reported to Airbus Helicopters within 7 days. Installation of affected parts is allowed only if they are serviceable and inspected accordingly within the compliance timeframe.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0206-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It mandates a one-time inspection of the main rotor rotating scissors spherical bearings, part number U623A40T1007, to detect excessive axial play that could compromise helicopter control. The directive applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter.
What changed
This new directive introduces mandatory inspections of specific spherical bearings on the main rotor of H160-B helicopters. It requires measuring axial play within specified flight hour or calendar day limits and outlines corrective actions based on the measurement results. Additionally, it sets conditions for installing affected parts and requires reporting inspection outcomes to Airbus Helicopters.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a potential unsafe condition that could reduce helicopter control. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure timely inspections and replacements to maintain airworthiness and comply with regulatory requirements. Failure to comply could lead to operational restrictions or safety risks.
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