NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2021-23-13
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What to do
Helicopter operators and maintenance teams in EASA member states should monitor communications from EASA and coordinate with design approval holders regarding potential future mandatory actions. They should also review EASA SIB 2021-16R1 for recommended practices related to radio altimeter operations. No immediate compliance deadline is set by EASA for FAA AD 2023-11-07.
Summary
The document titled NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION - EASA POSITION ATTACHED is an official position from EASA regarding FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-07. This FAA AD applies to all helicopters equipped with a radio (radar) altimeter and requires certain operational limitations in U.S. airspace. EASA has determined that FAA AD 2023-11-07 is not eligible for adoption under EASA regulations, as it affects helicopter types beyond FAA's State of Design responsibility and no unsafe condition has been confirmed by EASA.
What changed
FAA AD 2023-11-07 supersedes FAA AD 2021-23-13 and introduces requirements for revising the Rotorcraft Flight Manual to restrict operations relying on radio altimeter data in contiguous U.S. airspace for certain helicopters. However, EASA has decided not to adopt this FAA AD and continues to coordinate with design approval holders to assess the need for mandatory action.
Why it matters
This position is important for aviation professionals operating helicopters within EASA member states because it clarifies that the FAA's operational limitations are not currently mandated by EASA. Operators and maintenance organizations should be aware that EASA has not identified an unsafe condition but recommends following EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2021-16R1 for guidance.
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