EASA AD 2025-0130R1
Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Life-Raft System Container Assembly — Replacement
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0130R1 is a regulatory document addressing the replacement of emergency life-raft system (ELRS) container assemblies on Airbus Helicopters H160-B models. It applies to all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopter and focuses on specific affected ELRS part numbers U256A80A1005 and U256A80A1006. The directive mandates replacement of these ELRS units to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.
What Changed
This revision of EASA AD 2025-0130 clarifies the definition of affected ELRS by specifying that the amendment A or higher identification applies to the gas cylinder, not the ELRS part number. It updates the compliance requirements accordingly while maintaining the original replacement and installation instructions.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a safety risk caused by gas cylinder leaks in the ELRS, which could prevent life rafts from deploying in emergencies. Operators and maintenance teams must comply to avoid potential safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance, ensuring passenger and crew safety during survivable accidents.
What To Do
Operators of H160-B helicopters equipped with affected ELRS must replace these units with serviceable ELRS within 150 flight hours or 6 months after the reference starting point, not exceeding 30 months since last overhaul. Installation of affected ELRS is only allowed if they are serviceable, and replacements must follow the Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin H160-25-68-0001 instructions.