Main Rotor — Main Rotor Blades — Replacement
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What to do
Operators of EC 130 T2 helicopters with affected main rotor blades must replace these blades with serviceable parts within the compliance times specified: before exceeding 660 flight hours or within 6 months if the blades have 600 flight hours or less, or within 60 flight hours or 6 months if over 600 flight hours. Additionally, from the effective date of 3 April 2025, installation of affected blades is prohibited. Compliance must follow the instructions in Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin EC130-62-11-0001.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0062 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 helicopters equipped with certain main rotor blades. It mandates the replacement of main rotor blades with Part Number 355A11003002, which are not certified for this helicopter model, with serviceable blades having Part Number 355A11003004. This directive applies to all EC 130 T2 helicopters delivered before 23 September 2024.
What changed
This new directive introduces a mandatory replacement of affected main rotor blades that were incorrectly delivered and installed on EC 130 T2 helicopters. It prohibits the installation or reinstallation of the affected blades and requires compliance within specified flight hour or calendar time limits. The directive is supported by Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin EC130-62-11-0001, which provides detailed replacement instructions.
Why it matters
This directive is critical because the affected main rotor blades are not certified for the EC 130 T2 and lack proper continued airworthiness instructions, posing a risk of blade failure and potential loss of helicopter control. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain airworthiness and safety. Failure to comply could lead to regulatory penalties and increased safety risks.
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