Doors – Emergency Exit Rope on the Jettisonable Window Systems – Cleaning
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What to do
Operators must clean the ropes of the affected electrochromic windows within six months from 2 November 2026, following the instructions in the Mecaer Aviation Group Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-A6H-025 Revision A. After cleaning, a functional test of the jettison system must be performed before the next flight. If any issues are found during testing, corrective actions from Mecaer must be followed before further flight. Reinstallation of affected parts is only permitted after cleaning and testing as specified.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2026-0198 is an airworthiness directive addressing the emergency exit rope on the jettisonable window systems installed on Airbus Helicopters H160-B models modified with Mecaer Aviation Group Supplemental Type Certificate 10080809. It mandates cleaning and functional testing of the electrochromic window jettison ropes to ensure proper operation. The directive targets all serial numbers of the H160-B helicopters modified up to Revision 2 of the STC.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory cleaning of the jettison system ropes on affected electrochromic windows and requires a functional test of the jettison mechanism. It also allows reinstallation of affected parts only after cleaning and testing according to the Mecaer Aviation Group Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-A6H-025 Revision A. No previous AD is superseded by this directive.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations because contamination on the emergency exit rope can block the jettison mechanism, potentially preventing window egress during emergencies. Ensuring the rope is clean and the system functions correctly is vital for occupant evacuation safety. Compliance helps maintain airworthiness and regulatory conformity for affected H160-B helicopters.
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