EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA AD 2020-0086

Apr 14, 2020

Tail Rotor — Hub Assembly — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0086 is an official regulatory document addressing inspection and replacement requirements for the tail rotor hub assembly on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and SA 330 models. It mandates inspections and repetitive replacements of affected flapping hinge components and spindle bolts to prevent potential failure of the tail rotor system. The directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of these helicopter models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2020-0079

Apr 1, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0264

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0079 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP helicopters. It addresses a manufacturing defect in the ceramic balls of the swashplate bearing in the main rotor mast assembly, which could lead to premature spalling and potential loss of bearing function. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and, if necessary, replacement of affected main rotor mast assemblies to ensure continued safe operation.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0064

Mar 19, 2020

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency Flotation System / Inflation Hoses — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0064 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of emergency flotation systems and inflation hoses installed on various Airbus Helicopters models including MBB-BK117, EC 135, EC 120 B, EC 175, AS 332, AS 350, EC 130, AS 355, SA 365, AS 365, and EC 155 helicopters. The directive mandates inspection and possible replacement of affected float supply hoses to ensure proper inflation of emergency flotation devices. It applies to specific part numbers and serial numbers as detailed in the associated service bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 355
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 135
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2020-0061

Mar 17, 2020

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0012

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0061 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. It addresses issues with the windows jettisoning system on these helicopters, specifically targeting excessive friction between the window seal and airframe that could prevent window jettisoning during emergencies. The directive applies to all serial numbers except those with certain Airbus Helicopters modifications already embodied.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2020-0021

Feb 6, 2020

Tail Rotor — Tail Rotor Hub Pitch Control Rod — Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0021 is an airworthiness directive addressing the tail rotor hub pitch control rod on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and potential replacement of affected tail rotor hub assemblies with part numbers 332A33-0001-05 or 332A33-0001-06 to prevent loss of yaw control due to hydraulic fluid contamination. The directive also introduces a modification with improved assemblies to terminate repetitive inspections.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2020-0013

Jan 29, 2020

Fire Protection — Hand-held Fire Extinguishers — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0013 is an airworthiness directive addressing fire protection on various Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK helicopter models. It specifically targets the replacement of certain umlaut engineering GmbH Halon-free hand-held fire extinguishers with manufacturing defects that could render them inoperative. The affected helicopter models include AS 332, AS 365, EC 155, EC 175, EC 225, SA 330, SA 365, EC135, EC635, MBB-BK117, AB139, AB 204, AB 205, AB 212, AB 412, AS-61, AW139, AW169, AW189, and PZL W-3A series helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters EC175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW139
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB204
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB205
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AS-61
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW169
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AW189
  • Wsk Pzl-Swidnik PZL W-3A
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 175
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK117
  • Leonardo AB139
  • Leonardo AB 204
  • Leonardo AB 205
  • Leonardo AB 212
  • Leonardo AB 412
  • Leonardo AS-61
  • Leonardo AW139
  • Leonardo AW169
  • Leonardo AW189
  • WSK PZL – ŚWIDNIK PZL W-3A

EASA AD 2019-0064R1

Dec 19, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0139

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0064R1 is an updated safety directive addressing the emergency jettisoning mechanism of cabin lateral sliding plug doors on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspections and modifications to prevent jamming of the door jettisoning system, which could obstruct emergency evacuation. This directive applies to helicopters equipped with specific door modifications and supersedes previous related directives.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2016-0232R1

Dec 12, 2019

Rotor Drive(s) — Main Gear Box / Emergency Spraying System — Modification / Functional Test

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0232R1 is an updated regulatory requirement affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models. It addresses issues related to oil leaks from the main gearbox caused by inadvertent opening of the emergency lubrication system valve during engine start-up. The directive mandates modifications and functional testing to ensure continued safe operation of the main gearbox lubrication system.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2018-0142R1

Dec 9, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2024-0100

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0142R1 is an amendment addressing Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models equipped with dual hoist installations and de-icing systems. This directive focuses on mitigating a vibration issue around 12 Hz caused by specific helicopter configurations that could lead to structural failure or loss of control. It provides requirements for removal of certain dual hoist parts or the de-icing system, or alternatively, operational flight envelope limitations for AS 332 L and L1 helicopters.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0295

Dec 5, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2021-0222

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0295 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It addresses corrosion found on the main gearbox suspension bar attachment fittings and screws, which could lead to structural failure and detachment of the suspension bars. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0287

Nov 27, 2019

Equipment / Furnishings — External Life Raft Jettison System / Inflation Cylinder Percussion System / Bellcrank — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0287 is an airworthiness directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models equipped with emergency life rafts installed in the multi-purpose sponsons. It focuses on inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of the external life raft jettison system's inflation cylinder percussion system bellcranks to prevent jamming issues. The directive applies to specific bellcrank part numbers and mandates corrective actions to ensure safe release of life rafts during emergencies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2019-0088R1

Nov 8, 2019

Placards and Markings — Inspection / Installation

The document titled "Placards and Markings — Inspection / Installation" applies to Airbus Helicopters models SA 330, AS 332, EC 225, SA/AS 365, and EC 155. It provides guidance on the inspection and proper installation of placards and markings on these helicopter types to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The document aims to maintain the visibility and legibility of critical information displayed on the aircraft.

Other
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 365
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 155
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 365

EASA AD 2019-0195

Aug 13, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0086

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0195 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters AS 332 and SA 330 models. It addresses inspection and replacement requirements for tail rotor hub assembly components, specifically flapping hinge components and spindle bolts, to prevent potential failures that could lead to loss of helicopter control.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2019-0172

Jul 18, 2019

Main Rotor — Hub Assembly Lock Washer — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0172 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, C1, L, and L1 models. It mandates inspection of the main rotor hub assembly lock washer to ensure correct installation and prevent potential failure. The directive applies to specific main rotor hub assemblies with designated part numbers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0157

Jul 3, 2019

Rotor(s) — Main Rotor Hub Drag and Flapping Hinges — Inspection

Rotor(s) — Main Rotor Hub Drag and Flapping Hinges — Inspection is an airworthiness directive applicable to AIRBUS HELICOPTERS models SA 330, AS 332, and EC 225. The document mandates inspections of the main rotor hub drag and flapping hinges to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. It targets specific components critical to rotor integrity on these helicopter types.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225

EASA AD 2019-0152-E

Jun 28, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2023-0148

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0152-E is an emergency directive addressing Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models equipped with certain main gearboxes (MGB) identified by specific part numbers. The directive mandates inspection and replacement of affected MGBs and installation of operational restrictions related to the ENG1 Training Idle switch. It aims to prevent reduced power transfer capacity in one-engine inoperative scenarios due to detected wear and damage in the main gearbox components.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2019-0109

May 20, 2019

Tail Rotor — Rotor Blades — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0109 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection and modification requirements for tail rotor rotor blades on Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C, L, and L1 models equipped with specific tail rotor de-icing units and blades. It targets rotor blades with part number 332A12-0055-XX and aims to prevent structural damage caused by overheating due to uncontrolled power supply to the de-icing system. The directive mandates inspections and modifications to ensure continued safe operation of the affected helicopters.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1

EASA AD 2019-0108

May 17, 2019

Main Rotor Drive — Main Gearbox Particle Detector — Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0108 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J models. It mandates the replacement of main gearbox particle detectors with an improved version to enhance safety monitoring. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the SA 330 J helicopter.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330 J

EASA AD 2019-0107

May 16, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2020-0061

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0107 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2 and EC 225 LP models. The directive addresses issues with the window jettisoning system on specific serial numbers of these helicopters to ensure safe evacuation during emergencies.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L2
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP

EASA AD 2019-0102

May 9, 2019

Superseded by EASA AD 2019-0287

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0102 is an airworthiness directive affecting Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP models equipped with emergency life rafts installed in multi-purpose sponsons with modification 07 25749. The directive addresses issues with the life raft release bellcranks, specifically part numbers 332A41-4396-20 and 332A41-4396-21, which may jam due to foreign coating material or corrosion. It mandates inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and eventual replacement of affected parts to ensure proper life raft deployment during emergencies.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • Airbus Helicopters SA 330
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 332
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 225 LP