AD 2018-05-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Agusta | S.p.A. | Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip interfering with the seat belt inertia reel, which could prevent the seatbelt from locking and result in injury to the occupant during an emergency landing.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time-in-service, remove from service each seat belt comfort clip and inspect each shoulder harness seat belt for a rip and abrasion. If there is a rip or any abrasion, before further flight, replace the shoulder harness seat belt. After the effective date of this AD, do not install a shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip on any helicopter.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service
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Affected Aircraft
Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters with a seat belt comfort clip installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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